Kia · 2024–present
Kia EV3
The Kia EV3 (Korean: 기아 EV3) is a battery electric (C-segment) compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2024. It is the fourth model in the manufacturer's "EV" line-up and Kia’s second dedicated electric vehicle to feature the 400-volt architecture after the EV5.
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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, then exhibited at the LA Auto Show in November. A year later, the production version was unveiled on the 23 May 2024, and sales commenced in July of the same year in South Korea. The production-spec EV3 is largely inspired by 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. Its chassis is derived from the front-wheel-drive Hyundai-Kia K3 platform, and 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. 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). GT-Line. === EV3 GT === The EV3 GT was released on 9 January 2026; it is a high-performance version of the EV3. 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 P
Markets
=== Asia === Philippines. The EV3 was launched in the Philippines on 21 September 2026, in the sole GL variant using the 58.3 kWh battery pack. Europe. The EV3 debuted in Europe in November 2024, it is available in standard and GT Line derivatives. Kia aims to sell around 60,000 units annually of the EV3 in Europe. North America. The Kia EV3 was presented at the 2026 New York International Auto Show in April 2026 for the 2027 model year. In North America, it is available in Light, Wind, Land, GT Line, GT Line Limited (only for Canada) and GT trims, with 58.3 kWh (FWD) and 81.4 kWh (AWD) battery options. Latin America. ==== Mexico ==== The EV3 went on sale in Mexico on 17 July 2026, with first deliveries commenced in August 2026. It is available with two variants: EX (54 kWh) and SXL (81 kWh). Production commenced at the Kia Monterrey Plant (KMMX) on 4 August 2026, with exports destined for the North and Latin American markets. 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. 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).
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Specifications
- name
- Kia EV3
- Manufacturer
- Kia
- Production
- 2024–present
- Assembly
- South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant), Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo León (KMMX)
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV (C)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-motor, front-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- K3, E-GMP (400 V architecture)
- Related
- Kia EV4
- Battery
- 58.3 kWh NMC lithium-ion, 81.4 kWh NMC lithium-ion
- Electric range
- Up to 600 km(WLTP)
- Wheelbase
- 2680 mm
- Length
- 4300-4310 mm
- Width
- 1850 mm
- Height
- 1560-1570 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1750-1850 kg
- Predecessor
- Kia Soul EV (Global), Kia Niro EV (North America)
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US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 115 | — | 221 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 103 | — | 280 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 117 | — | 321 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 103 | — | 280 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125545236CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_EV3CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1376878617 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kia_EV3_Earth_%E2%80%93_f_21042025.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: © M 93 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://worldwide.kia.com/int/ev3/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.