Kia EV5 vs GWM Haval Jolion

What's the difference?

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Kia EV5
Kia EV5

$46,488 - $76,615

2025 price

GWM Haval Jolion
GWM Haval Jolion

$15,965 - $34,990

2024 price

Summary

2025 Kia EV5
2024 GWM Haval Jolion
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Artificially heavy steering
  • Noticeable wind noise at times
  • Uncomfortable cabin materials

  • On-road performance is underwhelming
  • Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
  • Technology usability is hit or miss
2025 Kia EV5 Summary

Make no mistake, you are looking at the biggest challenge the all-conquering Tesla Model Y has ever faced in Australia.

It’s the Kia EV5, a mid-size, all-electric SUV the Korean brand thinks will be its best-selling EV by some margin.

Oh, and it’s cheaper than the Tesla, by more than a little bit.

So, is this the electric SUV that might finally put an end to Tesla’s winning run in Australia?

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2024 GWM Haval Jolion Summary

The new GWM Haval Jolion Lux sits second from the bottom in the Jolion line-up but offers a longer features list than most of its competitors. A boast that stands it in good stead from the outset.

But the question is how do those features perform in the real world? In this review we unpack how the new Jolion handles urban life.

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Deep dive comparison

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