The EV5 has only recently reached the European market, so a damaged example is not easy to come by. That is why this page brings together what our affiliated car dealers, traders and dismantling companies in the Netherlands and abroad are currently offering. You can see at a glance whether anything is for sale, instead of trawling dozens of used car sites. Set the filters for year of manufacture, trim level or type of damage and, if something interests you, contact the seller directly.
Our stock follows what our partners buy in and changes daily, so not every version is listed at all times. Kia offers the EV5 in Europe with two battery packs and in several trim levels. That distinction determines both the value of a salvage car and which parts you need.
The most common version has an 81.4 kWh battery, of which 78 kWh is usable, and a 218 hp electric motor on the front axle. On the WLTP cycle that gives it a range of well over 500 kilometres. On a rapid charger it goes from 10 to 80 per cent in half an hour, at up to 150 kW.
Because this version accounts for most of the sales, it is the one you are most likely to come across here. Always ask about the condition of the battery pack; it is by far the most expensive component in the car.
There is also a version with a battery of over 60 kWh. It goes a good deal less far on a charge, but it is lighter and costs less new. In practice these are often cars that have been used as a second family car or in a company fleet.
For you as a buyer, the difference is that a smaller pack is cheaper to replace. Factor that in when you weigh the repair costs against the asking price.
Bear in mind, too, that charging speed differs from one pack to the other. If you plan to use the car for business, the larger battery with its higher charging power is more useful in practice.
The EV5 is a family car of more than 4.60 metres with a flat floor and plenty of space in the rear. Depending on the trim level, it comes with large screens, a heat pump and a vehicle-to-load function, which lets you run equipment from the car.
It is precisely these options that make the difference to residual value. Check what is fitted to the car in each listing, especially if you want to use it as a donor vehicle.
Our platform does not work with a fixed stock list. You specify what your Kia EV5 salvage car must meet, and you then see straight away whether anything suitable is on offer at the moment:
Nothing found yet? That is not unusual for a model of this age. Save your search or the link to this page and come back regularly, and you will see straight away when a partner lists one.
Is there a suitable car? Open the listing for detailed photos and the full description of the damage, along with the seller’s details.
A young electric car calls for a different kind of assessment from a used car that has been on the road for years. Four checks tell you whether you have a bargain or a liability on your hands.
The battery pack lies flat in the floor, between the axles, where it is well protected. In the event of bodywork damage it therefore almost always survives intact. Even so, ask for a current state-of-health reading and for the number of charge cycles.
Where the underside is damaged or the car has been on fire, the picture is different. In that case, ask the seller to show first that the pack has not been hit, before you make an offer.
The EV5 has radar, cameras and sensors in its bumpers, wing mirrors and windscreen. As a result, a seemingly minor collision quickly means that these systems have to be recalibrated, and that adds to the cost. That explains why an insurer writes off a young electric car sooner than you might expect, and that is where your opportunity lies: through our platform, those same parts come from a salvage vehicle at a fraction of the new price.
The term is about money, not engineering: the insurer estimates the repair costs at more than the market value of the car at the time of the loss. In an electric car with expensive sensors on board, that threshold is reached sooner than in an ordinary family car.
Look at each vehicle to see whether repair is worthwhile or whether the value lies more in the components: the battery pack, the electric motor, the charging equipment or the large screens in the interior.
Use the VIN to retrieve the damage history and ask for the inspection reports from the insurer or an approved repairer. A car of this age is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty; find out how much of it remains after repair work carried out outside the manufacturer’s dealer network.
Also check that the vehicle register shows no block on the car. With a complete file, re-registration and export to Belgium, Germany or Poland go considerably more smoothly.
You want to know in advance who you are buying from. That is why only approved dealers affiliated with organisations such as the Vereniging Schadevoertuighandel (VSV) and the Stichting Verzekeringsbureau Voertuigcriminaliteit (VbV) get a place on our platform. A large part of their stock comes directly from insurers, so the provenance of the car is clear.
Every Kia EV5 salvage car with us comes with clear photos and detailed specifications. That way you can establish in advance whether it is limited to cosmetic bodywork damage or whether something more serious is involved, for example with the battery pack.
If you cannot see enough, ask the dealer for pictures of the charging port and the underside. On an electric car, those are the places where damage matters most.
You deal directly with the dealer, with no middleman in between. That keeps the price sharp and the turnaround short. On top of that, you pay considerably less for an EV5 with damage than for a comparable example without. What else we offer you:
From businesses buying for repair or export to private buyers who want to go electric for less: this stock appeals to a wide range of buyers. Do you see your own plans below?
Getting a salvage car back on the road often takes more legwork than the repair itself. That is why, alongside the car, we also list Kia salvage cars and high-quality used car parts for this specific model.
That way, the car and the parts come from the same place. That saves you a round of the suppliers and, with a model that has only just launched, the wait for new parts as well.
Do you buy professionally? Then you can follow both the incoming stock and the available donor vehicles from a single account.
“Every dealer in our network is vetted in advance and lists their stock on a continuous basis. The listings on this page therefore stay up to date: what is not here today may well be here tomorrow. With a model that has only just come on the market, the knowledge of those dealers counts for even more, because they tell you exactly what the damage means for repair costs and residual value.”
Repairing a damaged EV5 with used parts saves on costs and conserves raw materials at the same time. After all, putting an existing car back on the road takes far less material than building a new one.
With an electric car this counts for even more, because producing the battery pack accounts for a large share of the environmental impact of the whole vehicle. A pack that is still in good condition therefore deserves a place in another car rather than in the shredder. We are happy to contribute to that.
Is your question about one specific Kia EV5 on our platform, for example about its damage history, the condition of the battery pack or the remaining manufacturer’s warranty? Then please direct it to the dealer offering the car; the dealer holds the information.
Their contact details appear on the right-hand side of the listing.
Do you have a general question about how buying a salvage car with us works? Then please start by consulting our frequently asked questions from users. If your question is not answered there, feel free to email us; the contact details are on the customer service page.
No, and with this model that is especially the case. The EV5 has only been on the road for a short while, so few damaged vehicles have come onto the market yet. Save your search or the link to this page and check back regularly; as soon as a partner lists one, you will see it there.
In most cases, yes. The pack sits low and centrally in the floor and is seldom affected by the impact in a front or side collision. Only damage to the underside or fire poses a real risk. That is why you should always ask for a recent reading.
It means that, according to the insurer, repairing the car costs more than it is currently worth. With a young electric car, that cost lies mainly in sensors, screens and recalibrating them. The assessment says nothing about the vehicle’s technical condition.
New parts can be ordered through the manufacturer’s dealer network, although lead times on a young model vary. Used parts are still in limited supply, simply because few examples have been dismantled. If you are looking for a specific part, a salvage vehicle from our stock will often get you to the right part fastest.
Yes, provided the export papers and the damage history are complete. For Belgium, Germany or Poland you need the full registration document for re-registration to go smoothly. Also check beforehand that an outstanding claim has not put a block on the car.
No. As a platform we bring supply and demand together, while the sale rests with our partner. Any warranty therefore comes from the dealer offering the car; agree those terms with the dealer beforehand.
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