Kia Won’t Say Why the EV5 Will Come to Canada But Not the US
Although the EV5 is built in China, the reason why it's slated to miss the States isn't as clear as you might think.
The Kia EV5 Is Headed To Canada, But It Skips The U.S.
Some important heads of state may see things differently, but Canada is a different country than the U.S. Tastes, as well as needs and wants from their vehicles along with economi
Kia shows off EV5 in Toronto, a compact SUV for Canada but likely not the U.S.
Kia Canada says it hopes the EV5, which will arrive in Canada in early 2026, will ‘accelerate the adoption of EVs by overcoming the affordability barrier’
2026 Kia EV5: All The Details
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2026 Kia EV5 Revealed for Canada, Not the United States
Kia has announced the brand’s compact EV5 all-electric SUV is coming is coming to North America, but there’s a catch. It is only coming to Canada. It’s not every day a manufacturer imports a vehicle to just Canada and not the United States,
Kia EV5 coming to Canada while bypassing U.S. market
The Kia EV5 will go on sale in Canada in 2026, bolstering the brand’s electric-vehicle lineup despite slower-than-anticipated uptake for EVs in North America. The compact crossover, which Kia introduced in China in 2023, followed by several other global markets in 2024, slots between the subcompact Niro and EV6 hatchback.
Kia EV5 Confirmed for Canada, U.S. to Skip
It’s pretty rare for automakers to sell vehicles in Canada but not in the U.S. Some examples include the late Nissan Micra and Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Kia is about to add another one to the list, namely the EV5 compact crossover.
Kia's latest model is only for Canada, not the US
Kia has announced the introduction of the EV5, an all-new electric vehicle designed specifically for the Canadian market within the compact SUV segment. This vehicle aims to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles by addressing affordability issues prevalent in the automotive sector.
Kia lines up three new EVs for the Indian market
Will bring along two new EVs this year Syros-based EV to arrive in early 2026 Kia is working on a robust EV portfolio for the Indian market. The carmaker has lined up three new launches that will be introduced over the next one year.
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Kia EV5 is sadly not coming to the US, but it will arrive next door with an NACS port
Although we were pulling for it, Kia’s affordable EV5 electric SUV will not arrive in the US. In a rare move, Kia is planning to launch the entry-level EV next door in Canada next year, and it will ...
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2026 Kia EV5 Debuts: A Rare Breed
Kia EV5 will be an exclusively Canadian model within North America for the Korean automaker. We went to meet it at its debut ...
Kia announces the EV5 exclusively for the Canadian market in North America
The EV5 is expected to arrive in dealerships across Canada in 2026.
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Kia will officially launch its cheaper, smaller EV2 in January 2026
It’s official. Kia has now confirmed plans to launch the EV2 next January. The electric SUV will be an even smaller, more affordable model to sit below the EV3. Kia is on an EV launch spree. After ...
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Denied to Americans: Kia EV5 Will Reach Canadian Showrooms in Early 2026
Consumers interested in seeing the EV5 first-hand will be provided with an early opportunity next month at the Canadian ...