Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 (Korean: 기아 EV3) is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Kia. It is the fourth model in the manufacturer's "EV" line-up after the EV5.

Kia EV3
2025 Kia EV3
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	SV[1]
Production	2024–present
Assembly	South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform	K3, E-GMP (400 V architecture)[2]
Related	Kia EV4
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output	150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (FWD) 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) (AWD)
Battery	58.3 kWh NMC lithium-ion 81.4 kWh NMC lithium-ion
Electric range	Up to 600 km (373 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length	4,300–4,310 mm (169.3–169.7 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,560–1,570 mm (61.4–61.8 in)
Curb weight	1,750–1,850 kg (3,858–4,079 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Soul EV[3][4][5][6][7]

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,^[8][9] then exhibited at the LA Auto Show in November.^[10][11] The production version was unveiled on the 23 May 2024, with sales set to commence in July 2024 in South Korea.^[12][13]

The production EV3 is largely inspired from 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.^[13] Its chassis is derived from the front-wheel-drive Hyundai-Kia K3 platform but 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.^[13]

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).^[13]

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  Rear view
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  Interior

GT-Line

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  GT-Line (front)
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  GT-Line (rear)
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  Interior (GT-Line)

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 Parking Assist, and the first Kia model to debut their i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking feature.^[13]

Euro NCAP test results
Kia EV3 150 kW 4x2 (LHD) (2025)^[14]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33.5	83%
Child occupant:	41.6	84%
Pedestrian:	48.7	77%
Safety assist:	12.2	67%

Markets

Europe

The EV3 debuted in Europe in November 2024, it is available in standard and GT Line derivatives.^[15] Kia aims to sell around 60,000 units annually of the EV3 in Europe.^[16]

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.^[17]

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).^[18]

Awards

• 2025 Korea Car of the Year^[19]

• World Car of the Year — 2025 World Car Awards^[20]

Sales

Year	South Korea[21]	Europe[21]	Global[21]
2024	12,851	7,060	20,686