Kia’s new EV3 is making its means abroad. Kia UK introduced it’ll open EV3 orders this week, its most reasonably priced EV, beginning at $42,300 (£32,995).
The EV3 was a part of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup, revealed in October. Kia’s EV3 is a compact model of its flagship EV9 electrical SUV.
Just like the EV9, the EV3 options Kia’s newest design, software program, and connectivity tech however in a smaller, extra reasonably priced package deal.
At 4,300 mm lengthy, 1,850 mm huge, and 1,560 mm tall, the EV3 is smaller than Kia’s Niro EV (4,420 mm lengthy x 1,825 mm huge x 1,570 mm tall). It’s about the identical measurement as Volvo’s new EX30 at 1,549 mm tall, 1,836 mm huge, and 4,233 mm lengthy.
After opening orders in Korea final month, beginning at $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), the EV3 acquired over 10,000 reservations in simply 23 days.
With incentives, Kia stated the EV3 might be purchased for underneath $30,000 (KRW 39.95 million). That’s for the usual vary mannequin, with as much as 217 miles (350 km) vary. The long-range EV3, with as much as 311 miles (501 km) vary, begins at $33,400 (KRW 45.71 million).
Kia reveals EV3 costs, vary, and specs for the UK
Kia UK introduced it’ll open EV3 pre-orders on August 1, 2024. Because the “model’s most reasonably priced EV but,” the Kia EV3 will begin at $42,300 (£32,995).
The EV3 joins the EV6 and EV9 within the UK. It is going to be supplied in three fashions: Air, GT-Line, and GT-Line S.
Kia’s base Air EV3 shall be out there with 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh battery packs. The previous will get as much as 267 miles (430 km), whereas the latter will get as much as 372 miles (599 km) WLTP vary.
The GT-Line and GT-Line S shall be supplied with the 81.49 kWh battery with as much as 347 miles WLTP vary.
Deliveries will begin later this 12 months, with all three variants out there from launch. All EV3 fashions function Kia’s new ccNC infotainment system with twin 12.3″ driver show and navigation screens. It additionally features a 5.3″ local weather management touchscreen. The system consists of wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto assist.
Different customary options embrace Kia Join telematics (with seven free years’ entry), OTA updates, gloss black roof rails, a baggage board, and a number of security options.
The GT-Line beneficial properties 19″ alloy wheels, “GT-Line” exterior and inside design components, and “small dice” headlights.
Beginning at $55,300 (£42,995), the GT-Line S mannequin has an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium sound system, customizable head-up show (HUD), entrance sunroof, premium seats, and extra.
| Kia EV3 trim | Vary (WLTP) |
Beginning Worth |
| Air Commonplace Vary | 267 miles | $42,300 (£32,995) |
| Air Lengthy Vary | 372 miles | $46,200 (£35,995) |
| GT-Line | 347 miles | $50,750 (£39,495) |
| GT-Line S | 347 miles | $55,300 (£42,995) |
The EV3 is the most recent, as Kia works to introduce 15 EVs by 2027. Kia stated the EV3 is “essentially the most reasonably priced means of buying a brand new zero-emissions car” from the model.
Hyundai gave us a greater have a look at the sporty Kia EV3 GT-Line in its newest video this week (You may watch it right here).
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