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BYD Han vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Kia EV5?

BYD Han vs Kia EV5: Key differences

BYD Han

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia EV5

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • moderately lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,740 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 9 km more than the BYD Han.

EV5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 295 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV5 is moderately lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries markedly more – 511 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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BYD Han
Kia EV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,069 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
511 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
295 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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