Kia’s EV5 is entering a market that has been set by Tesla’s high standards for both range and charging infrastructure. The EV5 has impressive range figures on paper, especially with its bigger battery option, but there’s discussion about how it stacks up against Tesla’s real world performance. On paper, the EV5’s range from 530 km to 720 km seems competitive. But Tesla's Supercharger network is considered far more extensive and user friendly than other charging options. It's unclear, however, whether or not Kia can match Tesla's established ecosystem or improve charging speeds and infrastructure. This comparison begs the question of how important range is versus charging convenience, and whether Kia’s package (including price and features) trumps Tesla’s in these two areas. It also covers the future of EV infrastructure and how the other manufacturers will catch up to Tesla’s head start.