# Affordable Electric Compact Crossovers The Kia EV5 is Built on the E-GMP EV Platform By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-10-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev5 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/kia-debuts-the-ev5-suv-alongside-two-new-affordable-electric-concepts-122040979.html?src=rss) & [kia](https://www.kia.com)  The [Kia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev2) EV5 electric vehicle is an upcoming model from the brand for the Chinese and Korean markets that aims to strike a balance between function and form. The vehicle features a boxy style construction that's aesthetically pleasing and is built with the E-GMP EV platform as the base. Drivers can take advantage of standard, long-range and long-range AWD models, which are slated to provide a top driving range of 447-miles, depending on the option. The Kia EV5 electric vehicle will be positioned as a competitively priced option for drivers that will be priced between $35,000 and $50,000 with the [EV4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-of-opposites) and [EV3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev3) also in the lineup. These price points will make the adoption of electric vehicles more realistic for a wider swath of drivers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicle Affordability:** Affordable electric compact crossovers like the Kia EV5 are making the adoption of electric vehicles more realistic for a wider swath of drivers. - **Boxy Aesthetic Design:** Electric vehicles like the Kia EV5 are embracing a boxy style construction that's aesthetically pleasing and striking a balance between function and form. - **Long-range Driving:** The Kia EV5 offers standard, long-range, and long-range AWD models that provide a top driving range of 447-miles, opening up new possibilities for longer electric journeys. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Affordable electric compact crossovers are disrupting the automotive industry by making electric vehicles more accessible to a wider consumer base. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The Kia EV5, built on the E-GMP EV platform, represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturing with its competitively priced options. - **Design and Aesthetics:** The boxy aesthetic design of electric vehicles like the Kia EV5 presents an opportunity for design and aesthetics industries to explore new possibilities in form and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev2.md) - [Sleek Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev6.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-suv.md) - [High-End Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-gt.md) - [High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-electric-mobility.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts.md) - [AI-Powered Voice Assistant EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev3.md) - [Shapeshifting Communal EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-concept.md)