Kia EV3

Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the EV3 as a compact crossover SUV built by Kia since 2024 in Gwangmyeong, South Korea and Monterrey, Mexico, on the E-GMP platform with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, related to the Kia EV4, with up to 600 km of WLTP range. EV Care (opens in a new tab) cites a 501 km real-world range and calls it best for buyers wanting maximum range from a global brand at a competitive price point, one of the strongest picks in its segment.

Motor Trend (opens in a new tab) says the EV3 will be available with a single-motor front-wheel-drive powertrain making approximately 200 hp, with an optional dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain raising output to 261 hp, and that Kia's target base price is $35,000, though Motor Trend worries that all the EV3's amenities will make it difficult for Kia to sell it at that competitive price. It also says that if Kia can manage a way to fit the EV3 into its North American assembly operations, which would help it avoid import tariffs, the EV3 could make for a solid addition to Kia's U.S. EV lineup.

EVMotorworld (opens in a new tab) says the EV3 is best for value-conscious buyers who need genuine range confidence without stepping up to a larger or more expensive vehicle, and that while it is not the most premium EV nor the fastest charger, for buyers who want to maximize range and features per dollar spent it is difficult to overlook, though some may prefer a more premium interior finish at this price level. See the 2027 EV3 page for its specifications.