Kia EV3

Kia EV3

FROM
$47,600

Kia’s compact electric SUV has all the hallmarks of the modern driver. City-friendly? Check. Plenty of (claimed) range? Check. Out-there design? Also check.

It is set to arrive in Australia in 2025 in what is by all means an under-resourced segment, along with a wallet-friendly price tag. Expect big things from this little car.

The line-up currently starts at $47,600 for the Ev3 Air 2Wd Sr and ranges through to $63,950 for the range-topping Ev3 Gt-Line 2Wd Lr.

SUV
1 Speed Automatic
Electric
Overview
Likes
Spacious and feature-packed
Premium design and feel
Long Range is impressive
Dislikes
GT-Line is pricey, less convenient
No surround-view camera
Steering feels heavier than necessary

Kia Ev3 News

OPINION
Best first electric cars on sale in Australia: From 2026 MG4, Zeekr X to Kia EV3 | Opinion
21 Sep 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Move over China, this decade belongs to your closest rival: why the 2020s belong to Hyundai and Kia, not China, Japan or Germany | Opinion
19 Aug 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Blindsiding BYD, Geely, MG and Suzuki: Budget Kia EV pair starting from under $30K should create chaos for Chinese and Japanese electric car rivals
16 Aug 2025
SAFETY
Trio of big name electric cars smash safety testing: 2025 Tesla Model 3, Kia EV3 and MG S5 EV all achieve coveted five-star rating
23 May 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Kia's new BYD smasher has arrived: 2025 Kia EV3 price and specs detailed as BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric rival delivers competitive price and driving range
11 Mar 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Checkmate Tesla and BYD? How Kia is preparing to blow the roof off the world's biggest electric car makers with a full range of electric cars including the EV4, PV5 and possible Picanto-sized EV1
28 Feb 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Affordable Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal rival takes shape: 2025 Kia EV4 electric sedan expected for Australia, as smaller EV2 light SUV concept and PV5 EV people mover also edge closer to release
13 Feb 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Launch date of affordable electric car confirmed: 2026 Kia EV2 will be the brand's cheapest EV yet, but will we see it in Australia as a competitor to the GWM Ora, BYD Dolphin and MG4?
3 Feb 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Watch out BYD Atto 3, Kia is coming for you: 2025 Kia EV3 electric compact SUV could be the new electric car value leader in Australia
19 Dec 2024
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Kia Ev3 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Kia Ev3 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $47,600 and going to $63,950 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Kia Ev3 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Kia Ev3 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Kia Ev3 Interior

The EV3's cabin is quite spacious for a small SUV, with plenty of light and clever packaging that makes good use of space thanks to a low, flat EV platform.

Storage is plentiful without getting in the way, with minimal physical controls aside from the steering wheel buttons.

Materials are mixed between recycled fibres, synthetic leather, cloth and plastic.

Kia Ev3 Boot Space

The Kia EV3 has a generous 460L boot and a 25L frunk (front-trunk, or front-boot).

Kia Ev3 boot space

Kia Ev3 Colours

Colours for the Australian market aren't confirmed yet, but expect plenty of white, black and greyscale options for the small SUV, as well as perhaps a brighter hero colour and some muted colour tones.

Kia Ev3 Accessories

The Kia EV3 has a strong features list, with electrically adjustable seats, V2L functionality, ambient lighting, and a 30-inch display unit consisting of three screens standard.

Depending on specification, the EV3 also comes with synthetic leather heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats, plus a sunroof, head-up display and contrast interior trim.

Kia Ev3 Engine

So far, only a front-drive, single motor variant of the EV3 is confirmed with 150kW/283Nm outputs.

Kia Ev3 Towing Capacity

The Kia Ev3 has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg for the latest model available.

Kia Ev3 Seats

The Kia EV3 has a traditional five-seat layout, with a 40/60 split-fold rear bench seat.

Kia Ev3 Fuel consumption

The Kia Ev3 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric fuel type(s)
*Combined fuel consumption

Kia Ev3 Wheel Size

The Kia Ev3 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x50 R19 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x19 inches.

Kia Ev3 Speed

Kia says the standard variant EV3 with a front-wheel drive single motor can hit 100km/h in 7.5 seconds before going on to a top speed of 170km/h.

Kia Ev3 Range

Kia says the EV3's maximum driving range under WLTP testing should be about 600km for the long-range 81.4kWh battery version, but its standard range 58.3kWh battery doesn’t yet have a confirmed claim.