The Kia EV3 electric SUV range is arriving in showrooms later this month, wearing a base price of $47,600 before on-road costs.
That’s the sticker for the Air Standard Range, with the most expensive EV3 being the GT-Line at $63,950 before on-road costs.
That makes the Korean-built SUV around $9000 less than the most affordable Chinese-built Kia EV5, which starts at $56,770 before on-road costs.
It’s also around $20,000 less than the existing Niro EV S, priced at $66,590 before on-roads or over $70,000 drive-away regardless of state or territory. The EV3 can’t match the rivalling BYD Atto 3 with its sub-$40k base price, but it undercuts the Hyundai Kona Electric which starts at $54,000 before on-roads.
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Kia is offering the EV3 with a choice of three trim levels with two different batteries, all of which have the same power and torque figures. That makes the top-spec GT-Line – with its large wheels and greater weight – the slowest-accelerating of the three despite wearing Kia’s sporty trim level name.
The EV3 is underpinned by a version of the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, which can also be found under the larger EV6 and EV9.
It features a 400V electrical architecture however, instead of the 800V system used in those models.
Prospective buyers can now configure the EV3 on Kia’s Australian website.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-roads | Drive-away price (except WA) | Drive-away price (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia EV3 Air Standard Range | $47,600 | $48,990 | $49,990 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 Air Long Range | $53,315 | $56,490 | $57,490 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 Earth Long Range | $58,600 | $62,690 | $63,690 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range | $63,950 | $68,490 | $70,490 |
Kia notes that in the ACT, drive-away pricing is available only for the Air Standard Range.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Kia EV3 Standard Range | Kia EV3 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor, front-mounted | Single-motor, front-mounted |
| Battery | 58.3kWh lithium-ion | 81.4kWh lithium-ion |
| Power | 150kW | 150kW |
| Torque | 283Nm | 283Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1845kg | 1930kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds (Air LR) 7.9 seconds (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Energy consumption (WLTP, claimed) | 14.9kWh/100km | 14.9kWh/100km (Air LR) 16.2kWh/100km (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 436km | 604km (Air LR) 563km (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW (5h 20m 10-100%) | 11kW (7h 15m 10-100%) |
| Max DC charge rate | 350kW (29m 10-80%) | 350kW (31m 10-80%) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Kia EV3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4300mm 4310mm (GT-Line) |
| Width | 1850mm |
| Height | 1560mm 1570mm (GT-Line) |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm |
| Cargo capacity (VDA) | 460L (rear seats up) 25L (under-bonnet storage) |
Servicing and Warranty
Kia has yet to announce servicing information for the EV3, but it notes its seven-year capped-price program “is not active with EV vehicles”.
The brand backs all its cars and SUVs in Australia with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with EVs having a seven-year, 150,000km warranty for their high-voltage electrical components including electric motors and batteries.
Safety
The Kia EV3 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Driver
- Front passenger
- Centre
- Front side
- Curtain
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Car detection
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reverse camera
- High-beam assist
Standard Equipment
There are three trim levels in the EV3 lineup.
Kia EV3 Air highlights:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Kumho PS71 tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Matte plastic wheel arch cladding
- Black roof rails
- Power-folding, heated, body-colour side mirrors
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Partial LED tail lights
- Acoustic windscreen
- Two-tone cloth upholstery
- Manual seat adjustment
- Column shifter
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- 5.0-inch climate control display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- 2 x front USB-C ports
- 2 x rear USB-C ports
- Wireless phone charger
- 6-speaker sound system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear-facing air vents
- V2L capacity interior and exterior
- Kia Connect with over-the-air updates
- i-Pedal one-pedal driving
- Five drive modes
- Normal
- Eco
- Sport
- Snow
- My Drive
EV3 Earth adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Hankook iON Evo tyres
- Two-tone synthetic leather upholstery
- 10-way powered driver’s seat adjustment with lumbar
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Power tailgate
EV3 GT-Line adds:
- 19-inch GT-Line alloy wheels
- Gloss black side mirrors
- LED projector headlights with light cubes
- Full LED tail lights
- Dynamic welcome lights
- Two-tone GT-Line synthetic leather upholstery
- 10-way power passenger seat adjustment with lumbar
- 2-position seat memory
- “Premium Relaxation Seats” driver and passenger
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Head-up display
- Metal sports pedals
- Ambient lighting
- Rear privacy glass
- Extendable centre console tabletop
Colours
Eight exterior colours are available for the EV3, and all but Clear White come at a $550 premium. There’s also a handful of interior colourways.
EV3 exterior colours:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl
- Ivory Silver
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Shale Gray
- Frost Blue
- Matcha Green
- Terracotta
EV3 interior colours:
- Subtle Grey with Blue Console Tray (Air, Earth)
- Light Warm Grey with Tangerine Console Tray (Earth only)
- Medium Grey with Grey Console Tray (GT-Line only)
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