Kia EV3: specs, price and reviews
Compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, first generation.
Category scores
Spec sheet
- Generation
- SK3 (2024+)
| Body style | Crossover |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 605 |
| Battery (kWh) | 81.4 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| DC fast charging (kW) | 128 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1000 |
| Boot (l) | 460 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) | 15 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At model peak (128 kW) | ~ 43 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 43 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 17.5 kWh/100km
- WLTP factory
- 15 kWh/100km
- Difference
- +17%
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | €36,995 |
| 2025-01-01 | €37,495 |
| 2026-05-18 | €37,995 |
Frequently asked
What does the Kia EV3 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 37,995 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Kia EV3?
605 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Kia EV3 tow?
1000 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
Owner experiences
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In depth
WLTP range around 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). DC charging peak around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V models EV6/Ioniq 5, which makes fast charging take longer. Braked towing weight 1,000 kg. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.
About the Kia EV3 (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The EV3 is a compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, a class below the 800V models EV6 and Ioniq 5. WLTP range stands at about 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure); there is also a smaller Standard Range. WLTP consumption is about 15.0 kWh/100km. The DC charging peak is around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V siblings, which makes fast charging take longer (manufacturer figure, not measured by us).
In practice
WLTP consumption is 15.0 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). In the first year, including winter trips, owners report mixed around 17.5 kWh/100km (owner forums, n≈12, not measured by us); the sample is still small because the model has only been on the road since 2024. The boot is 460 l plus a small frunk. The braked towing weight is 1,000 kg. The indicative list price rose from about 36,995 euro (peildatum autumn 2024) to 37,995 euro now, a from-price, no offer and no forecast.
Points to note
Because the EV3 has only been available since 2024, reliable breakdown and residual-value data is missing; those ratings therefore deliberately stand at "insufficient data". The relatively low 128 kW charging peak makes the car less suitable for those who often drive long motorway trips with several charging stops; check the charging curve against your fixed route. Winter consumption is, according to the first owners, 15-25% above WLTP.
Same-fuel alternatives
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