Kia’s EV3 compact electric SUV has surpassed 75,000 global sales in the first nine months of 2025, reinforcing its role as one of the South Korean automaker’s strongest-performing models since its launch.
The EV3, introduced in Korea last year and now expanding across Europe, the UK, and Australia, has quickly gained traction in both domestic and international markets.
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It was the top-selling EV in Korea and the UK in the first half of 2025. In Korea alone, Kia sold nearly 19,000 units through September, up 137% from a year earlier.
Sales momentum is also spreading across Kia’s wider EV portfolio. The EV4, launched in March, has sold more than 7,000 units in Korea, while the midsize EV5 SUV and PV5 van recorded early volumes of 272 and 833 units respectively.
In the United States, Kia remains on track for a third consecutive record year, supported by strong demand for the three-row EV9 SUV, which set new monthly and quarterly sales records with 3,094 and 7,501 units sold.
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Kia plans to continue expanding its electric lineup globally, with the EV4 set to launch in early 2026 and the EV3 expected to arrive in the U.S. market the same year. The EV3 is currently priced from 42.08 million won ($30,700) in Korea, €36,000 ($42,000) in Europe, and £33,005 ($42,500) in the UK, with two battery options offering up to 599 km (375 miles) of WLTP range. U.S. pricing is anticipated to start between $30,000 and $35,000.
Source: Newsis, Kia
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