Kia EV5 For Canada, Scout Pre-Orders Heavily Favor PHEV Option - CleanTechnica

The article highlights two significant developments in the North American electric vehicle (EV) market. First, Kia has announced the EV5, a midsize electric SUV, will be sold exclusively in Canada and not in the United States. This decision is largely attributed to new US tariffs on South Korean-made cars. The EV5 will be available in nine trims, starting at CAD$50,662 (approximately US$36,700) for the base front-wheel-drive model with a 60 kWh battery, and topping out at CAD$62,162 (about US$43,600) for the all-wheel-drive GT-Line Limited with an 81 kWh battery. Production will occur in South Korea, with availability in Canada beginning in late 2026. The EV5 will feature the NACS charging port and is the first of three affordable EVs Kia plans to introduce in Canada by 2026. The article notes that Canada may become a more attractive market for EVs compared to the US due