Kia has announced the pricing and range details for its new EV3 compact SUV in the UK and the Netherlands. The entry-level EV3 with a 58.3 kWh battery is priced from £32,995 in the UK, approximately €39,171, while in the Netherlands, it starts at €36,995. The larger battery variant, with an 81.4 kWh capacity, is available in the UK from £35,995 (€42,733) and in the Netherlands for €41,495.
The final WLTP range figures for the EV3 have been disclosed in the Dutch price list. The 58.3 kWh battery is offered in three trims: Air, Plus, and Plus Advanced. The Air and Plus versions have a WLTP range of 429 kilometers, while the Plus Advanced achieves 408 kilometers. The larger battery versions, including the top trims GT-Line and GT-PlusLine, provide a range of 600 kilometers for the Air and Plus trims, and 571 kilometers for the GT-Line and GT-PlusLine. This is an improvement over the previously projected range of 560 kilometers.
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All EV3 models are equipped with a 150 kW electric motor located on the front axle. The standard model accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds, slightly quicker than the long-range variant, which takes 7.7 seconds due to the lighter weight of the smaller battery. The EV3 operates on a 400-volt system, with Kia’s entry into the 800-volt market expected to start with the EV6.
The EV3 measures 4.30 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width, and 1.56 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.68 meters, matching the Sportage combustion model. The interior offers a headroom of 1,015 mm in the front and 955 mm in the rear, and legroom of 1,060 mm and 950 mm respectively. The load compartment ranges from 460 to 1,200 liters, with an additional 25-liter frunk under the front bonnet for storing items like the charging cable.
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The EV3 is set to launch in Germany later this year, with expected prices ranging from €38,000 to €40,000 for the standard battery model and €42,000 to €44,000 for the larger battery variant. Kia has confirmed plans for an all-wheel drive and GT version of the EV3, scheduled for release in 2026.
