EPA range figures have been released for the U.S. EV3, which will go on sale this summer.
2027 FWD Models:
Standard-range FWD:
221 miles range
58.3 kWh battery
Long-range FWD:
321 miles range
81.4 kWh battery
2027 AWD Models (standard on GT-Line and GT trims; optional on Wind and Land...
The 2027 Kia EV3 is now on sale in the US! Here are the 2027 Kia EV3 trims, pricing, battery capacity and range miles:
Trim
Starting MSRP*
Drivetrain
Battery Size
EPA-Estimated Range
Light
$29,890
FWD
58.3 kWh (Standard)
221 miles
Wind
$34,990
FWD (AWD +$3,200)
81.4 kWh
Up to 321 mi...
NEWS: Kia has unveiled their most affordable EV for the U.S. market, the all-electric EV3.
• Excepted starting price: $35,000-$38,000
• Deliveries start in U.S. late 2026
• Up to 320 miles of range
• 58.3 kWh standard battery (~220 miles range)
• 81.4 kWh long-range battery (up to ~320 miles...
EV3 GT Specs:
Powertrain: Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
Power Output: Combined 288 horsepower (194hp front + 94hp rear).
0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds for the EV3 GT; 5.6s for the more aerodynamic EV4 GT.
Battery: 81.2kWh (shared with Long Range standard models).
Range: Official range for GT models...
The Kia EV3 has proven to be a sales success in its first full year of sales.
In the first half of 2025, it became the best-selling retail EV in the UK and ranked in the top 10 in Europe. Then in October, Kia announced it had sold over 75,000 EV3s in the first nine months of 2025.
Description:
Even More Kia EV3 Hidden features & functions:
Also mostly applies to Kia EV4. Some top end features like Powered Tailgate & RSPA apply to top trim models like GT Line S
Wiper Service Mode, Mirror Dip, Mirror retract, Heated Mirrors, Turn by Turn on drivers cluster, Smart Cruise...
Review from Australia:
In this video we’re taking a proper look at Kia’s brand-new 2025 EV3 — Kia’s compact electric SUV that’s meant to be the perfect “first EV” without the usual compromises. We filmed our review using clips from all EV3 trims, including the Air, Earth, and GT-Line models, to...
The Kia EV3 GT high performance model has recently been spotted testing in the US, a good sign that we will see the GT model in North America. This prototype was spied in Irvine, CA where Kia's US headquarters is located.
The EV3 GT will feature
Dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain...
Source: https://electrek.co/2025/11/26/kia-ev4-delayed-but-another-ev-still-coming-to-the-us/
While the EV4 is delayed indefinitely, Russel Wager (Kia America’s marketing boss) suggested bringing the EV3 to the US, Kia’s compact SUV, is still part of the plan.
The Kia EV3 is already one of...
https://www.autoblog.com/news/kia-delays-ev3-and-freezes-ev4-launch-as-ev-market-goes-cold
While there is no new date for the launch of the EV3, an official told Autoblog that the smaller electric crossover is set to reach American showrooms later in 2026.
As a result of “changing market...
https://electrek.co/2025/10/02/kia-ev3-sales-top-75000-in-2025-as-electric-suv-takes-over/
It may be small, but Kia’s electric SUV is proving to be mighty. Global sales of the Kia EV3 have already topped 75,000 this year.
Kia EV3 sales are taking off
After launching the EV3 in its home market...
I personally spotted a group of EV3 testing in Irvine, CA last week. :like: They were being driven and tested against a Chevrolet Equinox EV.
Kia EV3: Coming to the U.S. 2026
Kia plans to introduce the EV3 subcompact crossover to U.S. showrooms in late 2026. Sized about 14...
The Kia EV3 has claimed the Red Dot Award’s “Best of the Best” in the Product Design category. The compact SUV’s bold and progressive exterior embodies confidence, while the interior blends spacious comfort and functionality, setting new benchmarks with its thoughtful design.
Kia EV3 awarded Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Highest safety rating achieved for the Kia EV3 when equipped with optional DriveWise ADAS Pack* in Euro NCAP safety tests
DriveWise ADAS Pack* uses cameras and radars to detect hazardous situations and assist the driver with safe driving
The...
Euro NCAP performs a series of crash and safety tests on car models:
â–¶ a frontal impact test where 50% of the width of the car strikes an oncoming deformable barrier, travelling at 50 km/h
â–¶ a frontal impact test where the car impacts a full-width rigid barrier
â–¶ a side impact test where a...
AI Summary:
Headlight Performance Insights
Light Coverage and Brightness
Wide and high beam spread; effectively illuminates road and surroundings.
Trees and roadside areas are well-lit.
No adaptive curve lighting or smart matrix features.
Driving Experience
On highways, the lights reflect...