Kia EV3 Lynk & Co 02

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Kia EV3 Lynk & Co 02
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,995 € 33,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 77/100 70/100
Reliability (differs) 74/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 78/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 74/100 68/100
Value retention (differs) 64/100 n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 605 445
Battery (kWh) (differs) 81.4 62
Power (hp) (differs) 204 272
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.7 5.5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 170 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4300 4460
Width (mm) (differs) 1850 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1560 1573
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1885 1820
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 128 150
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1000 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 460 410
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15 17.1
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia EV3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.0, limited public forums (small n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Practicality: 460 l boot + small frunk, flat floor; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Lynk & Co 02 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption 17.1 kWh/100 km + factory battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for compact EV crossover · reference date 2026-07-18
  • Lynk & Co 02 · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18
  • Lynk & Co 02 · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18
  • Lynk & Co 02 · Practicality: Boot 410 l (max 1,400 l) + 15 l frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg + dimensions 4,460 x 1,845 x 1,573 mm (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-07-18
  • Lynk & Co 02 · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18

Who they are

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Profile · SK3 (2024+)

Kia EV3

Compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, first generation. 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.

Profile · MY25 (2025-)

Lynk & Co 02

Compact electric crossover with rear-wheel drive, 62 kWh net battery and 272 hp. WLTP range 445 km, WLTP consumption 17.1 kWh/100 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). DC charging peaks at 150 kW, 90 kW average between 10 and 80%. Boot 410 litres, up to 1,400 litres folded, plus a 15 litre frunk. Braked towing weight 1,600 kg. Battery warranty 8 years or 160,000 km. Indicative Dutch starting price 33,995 euro, a starting price and not an offer; Germany is listed at 35,995 euro.

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