Engineering:Kia EV3

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Short description: Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV
Kia EV3
2025 Kia EV3 GT Line
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Production2024–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformK3, E-GMP (400 V architecture)[1]
RelatedKia EV4
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (FWD)
  • 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) (AWD)
Battery
  • 58.3 kWh NMC lithium-ion
  • 81.4 kWh NMC lithium-ion
Electric range
  • Up to 600 km (373 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,300–4,310 mm (169.3–169.7 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,560–1,570 mm (61.4–61.8 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,750–1,850 kg (3,858–4,079 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorKia Soul EV[2][3][4][5][6]

The Kia EV3 (Korean: 기아 EV3) is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Kia. It is the fourth model in the manufacturer's "EV" line-up after the EV5.

Overview

The EV3 was previewed by the Kia EV3 Concept car which was presented on 12 October 2023 during the manufacturer's Kia EV Day event,[8][9] then exhibited at the LA Auto Show in November.[10][11] The production version was unveiled on the 23 May 2024, with sales set to commence in July 2024 in South Korea.[12][13]

The production EV3 is largely inspired from the concept car and shares a few design elements from the larger EV9. It adopts the brand's 'Opposites United' design philosophy with a 'Digital Tiger Face' front fascia and 'Star Map' signature vertical lighting front and rear.[13] Its chassis is derived from the front-wheel-drive Hyundai-Kia K3 platform but the body structure has been redesigned for battery electric vehicles. Kia markets it as the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) 400 V architecture.

The interior dashboard has three displays: a 12-inch instrument cluster, a 5-inch touchscreen for the HVAC controls, and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system. There are PET materials used throughout the interior and consumers have the option of recycled fabric materials. Other interior features are a 12-inch head-up display (HUD), a sliding table and storage within the centre console, and a “fold-back relaxation mode” for the front seats.[13]

The EV3 has a 460 L (16 cu ft) boot space which features a two-tier boot floor with over 140mm of flexibility and a frunk storage compartment of 25 L (0.88 cu ft).[13]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

GT-Line

  • GT-Line (front)
    GT-Line (front)
  • GT-Line (rear)
    GT-Line (rear)
  • Interior (GT-Line)
    Interior (GT-Line)

Safety

The EV3 has Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety package combined with Electric Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (eDTVC) feature, Digital Key 2.0 which allows consumers to use the smartphone instead of a physical keyfob, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and the first Kia model to debut their i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking feature.[13]

Euro NCAP test results
Kia EV3 150 kW 4x2 (LHD) (2025)[14]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.5 83%
Child occupant: 41.6 84%
Pedestrian: 48.7 77%
Safety assist: 12.2 67%
ANCAP test results
Kia EV3 (2025)[15]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.52 83%
Child occupant: 42.40 86%
Pedestrian: 49.24 78%
Safety assist: 14.58 81%

Markets

Europe

The EV3 debuted in Europe in November 2024, it is available in standard and GT Line derivatives.[16] Kia aims to sell around 60,000 units annually of the EV3 in Europe.[17]

Oceania

Australia

The EV3 was launched in Australia on 20 March 2025, with four variants: Air Standard Range, Air Long Range, Earth Long Range and GT Line Long Range.[18]

New Zealand

The EV3 went on sale in New Zealand on 20 March 2025 with deliveries commenced in April 2025. It is available in three trim levels: Light (58 or 81 kWh), Earth (81 kWh) and GT Line (81 kWh).[19]

Awards

  • 2025 Korea Car of the Year[20]
  • World Car of the Year — 2025 World Car Awards[21]

Sales

Year South Korea[22] Europe[22] Global[22]
2024 12,851 7,060 20,686

References

  1. ↑ Poultney, Leon (2023-10-12). "Kia bets all on electric and unveils EV3 and EV4 concepts" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/kia-bets-all-on-electric-and-unveils-ev3-and-ev4-concepts. 
  2. ↑ Abidin, Shafiq (2024-05-07). "Kia's compact EV3 will land later this month to target the Volvo EX30" (in en). https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/kias-compact-ev3-will-land-later-month-target-volvo-ex30. 
  3. ↑ Lopez, Jose Antonio (2023-10-02). "KIA EV3 Confirmed as Soul Electric Replacement" (in en-US). https://thekoreancarblog.com/2023/10/02/kia-ev3-confirmed-as-soul-electric-replacement/. 
  4. ↑ Parikh, Sagar (2024-05-07). "Kia EV3 world premiere confirmed ahead of summer launch" (in en-US). https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/07/kia-ev3-world-premiere-confirmed-ahead-of-summer-launch/. 
  5. ↑ "Kia primes soul ev's successor - 20 Sep 2023 - Autocar Magazine - Readly" (in en). https://gb.readly.com/magazines/autocar/2023-09-20/65099af69ffe714552f8b834. 
  6. ↑ Attwood, James (2023-10-12). "2024 Kia EV3 is sub-£30k baby SUV to replace Soul EV" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/kia-ev3. 
  7. ↑ Edelstein, Stephen (2024-06-18). "Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 price" (in en-US). https://www.kron4.com/automotive/internet-brands/report-kia-ev3-may-be-made-in-mexico-to-hit-30000-price/amp/. 
  8. ↑ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2023-10-12). "Kia EV3 and EV4 concepts preview future compact electrics" (in en). https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1141096_kia-ev3-and-ev4-concepts-preview-future-compact-electrics. 
  9. ↑ Ha, Tran (12 October 2023). "Kia EV3 Concept : Il annonce un futur SUV électrique". Auto Plus. https://www.autoplus.fr/environnement/voiture-electrique/kia-ev3-concept-il-annonce-un-futur-suv-electrique-1286153.html. 
  10. ↑ Boshouwers, Derek (16 November 2023). "Los Angeles 2023 : Les concepts Kia EV3 et EV4 présentés pour l'Amérique du Nord". https://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/kia-ev3-ev4-concepts-amerique/70931/. 
  11. ↑ Shakir, Umar (16 November 2023). "Kia brings EV3 and EV4 concepts to the LA Auto Show and is launching an all-new hybrid Sorento". https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23963915/kia-ev3-ev4-electric-vehcile-concept-la-auto-show-hybrid-sorento. 
  12. ↑ George, Patrick (2024-05-23). "2025 Kia EV3 Revealed: Targeting $35,000 And 300-Mile Range". InsideEVs. https://insideevs.com/news/720622/kia-ev3-global-debut-2025/. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 "Kia EV3 delivers elevated electric SUV experience for all with innovative technology and advanced design beyond its class" (in en). 2024-05-23. https://www.kia.co.nz/about-kia/kia-news/kia-ev3-delivers-elevated-electric-suv-experience-for-all-with-innovative-technology-and-advanced-design-beyond-its-class/. 
  14. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/kia/ev3/54845
  15. ↑ "ANCAP results for Kia EV3". ancap.com.au. 2025. https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/1695a1. 
  16. ↑ Johnson, Peter (2024-11-11). "Kia launches its new affordable EV3 electric SUV in Europe with segment-leading range". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/kia-launches-new-affordable-ev3-electric-suv-europe/. 
  17. ↑ Han, Chang-ho (2024-11-10). "“출고도 안했는데 상을?”... 기아 EV3, 독일 자동차 어워드서 ‘4만유로 미만 중 최고’" (in ko). https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/11164200. 
  18. ↑ Davies, Max (2025-03-19). "2025 Kia EV3 price and specs" (in en). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-ev3-price-and-specs. 
  19. ↑ O'Carroll, Damien (2025-03-20). "Kia EV3 NZ pricing revealed, EV4 makes local debut" (in en-nz). https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/kia-ev3-nz-pricing-revealed-ev4-makes-local-debut/. 
  20. ↑ Kim, Jin-won (20 February 2025). "기아 EV3, 한국자동차기자협회 선정 '2025 대한민국 올해의 차' 수상". Kyunghyang Shinmun. https://www.hankyung.com/article/2024030444791. 
  21. ↑ Hong, Gyu-bin (17 April 2025). "기아 EV3, '세계 올해의 차' 선정...현대차그룹 4년 연속 수상". Yonhap News. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250417060000003. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Kia. "Sales Results | IR Library | Kia Global Brand Site" (in en). https://worldwide.kia.com/int/company/ir/archive/sales-results. 

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