The Kia EV3 electric SUV range is arriving in showrooms later this month, wearing a base price of $47,600 before on-road costs.
That’s the sticker for the Air Standard Range, with the most expensive EV3 being the GT-Line at $63,950 before on-road costs.
That makes the Korean-built SUV around $9000 less than the most affordable Chinese-built Kia EV5, which starts at $56,770 before on-road costs.
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It’s also around $20,000 less than the existing Niro EV S, priced at $66,590 before on-roads or over $70,000 drive-away regardless of state or territory. The EV3 can’t match the rivalling BYD Atto 3 with its sub-$40k base price, but it undercuts the Hyundai Kona Electric which starts at $54,000 before on-roads.
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Supplied Credit: CarExpert Kia is offering the EV3 with a choice of three trim levels with two different batteries, all of which have the same power and torque figures. That makes the top-spec GT-Line – with its large wheels and greater weight – the slowest-accelerating of the three despite wearing Kia’s sporty trim level name.
The EV3 is underpinned by a version of the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, which can also be found under the larger EV6 and EV9.
It features a 400V electrical architecture however, instead of the 800V system used in those models.
Prospective buyers can now configure the EV3 on Kia’s Australian website.
Pricing Supplied Credit: CarExpert Kia notes that in the ACT, drive-away pricing is available only for the Air Standard Range.
Drivetrains and Efficiency Dimensions Supplied Credit: CarExpert Servicing and Warranty Kia has yet to announce servicing information for the EV3, but it notes its seven-year capped-price program “is not active with EV vehicles”.
The brand backs all its cars and SUVs in Australia with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with EVs having a seven-year, 150,000km warranty for their high-voltage electrical components including electric motors and batteries.
Safety The Kia EV3 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes:
7 airbags Autonomous emergency braking Lane-keep assist Highway Driving Assist 2 Blind-spot assist Driver attention monitoring Intelligent speed limit assist Front and rear parking sensors Reverse camera High-beam assist Standard Equipment There are three trim levels in the EV3 lineup.
Overseas model shown Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Kia EV3 Air highlights:
17-inch alloy wheels Kumho PS71 tyres Tyre repair kit Matte plastic wheel arch cladding Black roof rails Power-folding, heated, body-colour side mirrors Automatic LED headlights LED daytime running lights Partial LED tail lights Acoustic windscreen Two-tone cloth upholstery Manual seat adjustment Column shifter 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display 5.0-inch climate control display 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Satellite navigation 2 x front USB-C ports 2 x rear USB-C ports Wireless phone charger 6-speaker sound system DAB+ digital radio Dual-zone climate control Rear-facing air vents V2L capacity interior and exterior Kia Connect with over-the-air updates i-Pedal one-pedal driving Five drive modes EV3 Earth adds:
19-inch alloy wheels Hankook iON Evo tyres Two-tone synthetic leather upholstery 10-way powered driver’s seat adjustment with lumbar Heated and ventilated front seats Heated steering wheel Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Power tailgate EV3 GT-Line adds:
19-inch GT-Line alloy wheels Gloss black side mirrors Gloss black wheel arch cladding LED projector headlights with light cubes Full LED tail lights Dynamic welcome lights Two-tone GT-Line synthetic leather upholstery 10-way power passenger seat adjustment with lumbar 2-position seat memory “Premium Relaxation Seats” driver and passenger 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system Head-up display Metal sports pedals Ambient lighting Rear privacy glass Extendable centre console tabletop Colours Eight exterior colours are available for the EV3, and all but Clear White come at a $550 premium. There’s also a handful of interior colourways.
Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert EV3 exterior colours:
Clear White Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Aurora Black Pearl Shale Gray Frost Blue Matcha Green Terracotta Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert EV3 interior colours:
Subtle Grey with Blue Console Tray (Air, Earth) Light Warm Grey with Tangerine Console Tray (Earth only) Medium Grey with Grey Console Tray (GT-Line only) MORE: Everything Kia EV3