Hands-On with the Sub-$30k Kia EV3

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We're getting a first in-person look at the Kia EV3 electric car at the Busan International Mobility Show in South Korea. Looking like a close competitor to the Volvo EX30, this compact EV SUV looks like it could be the affordable electric vehicle the market needs. But, how is the quality in person, are the specs promising, and importantly... can you fit in the back seat?
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@Calipeixegato 25 күн бұрын

Nice! A sub-$30K EV that with a range of about 300-ish miles? YES! Mother Earth needs more of this!

@nabieladrian 25 күн бұрын

It's almost perfect. Really feels like a real car not EV spaceships.

@PassportBrosBusinessClass 25 күн бұрын

Hyundai Kia are low key dominating the non-Tesla EV market. Glad they targeted the Model Y. I’ve driven the EV9 and was absolutely impressed. Huge, spacious and comfortable.

@jdillon8360 25 күн бұрын

I like it. I very much like that there are a lot of "real" buttons for audio and climate, so using the touch screen is not the only option.

@rokko_hates_japan 12 күн бұрын

It looks like they're using a lot of capacitive buttons. Whoever decided to put that in a car, should be fired, along with everyone who signed off on it. Capacitive buttons are horrendous on a TV, but in a car it's the dumbest idea ever.

@farcinue 25 күн бұрын

Keep it close to $30k and it’s our next car! Living in LA, this would be a perfect commuter and errand car. I’m glad to see that manufacturers are starting to think about us working peasants with their EV offerings.

@ALMX5DP 25 күн бұрын

Whoa, it looks kinda chunky still but sounds properly compact. Quite refreshing to see more in that size segment versus the larger offerings of today. Lower that by an inch or two and I’d love to have that as a daily (well if the EX30 comes out first might choose that as I like that aesthetic more).

@EVPulse 25 күн бұрын

With EX30 being delayed in the U.S. until it can handle production in Ghent for our market, the EV3 might get here first.

@CellPhonzRockEnterprises 25 күн бұрын

It sounds like Kia has answered our prayers; bringing us more affordable EVs.

@nishalkumardabee2282 25 күн бұрын

It will be a best-seller for Kia.

@PharmeRx78 25 күн бұрын

welcome to KOREA

@EM.1. 25 күн бұрын

Craig, this will come to the US via the Monterrey Mexico plant. A GT model will power both wheels with the most power. Less expensive models will be GT Line and Base.

@dellusionportland8867 25 күн бұрын

Very nice and very good video.Much Respect.

@macmanmpls 25 күн бұрын

This vehicle NEEDS to come to the US. This and the Hyundai Inster.

@EVPulse 25 күн бұрын

EV3 will for sure come here. Inster probably won't.

@kiwan5425 23 күн бұрын

Impressive design, in & out 👏 👏 👏

@bobnelsonfr 25 күн бұрын

Please give dimensions and performances in metric as well as hodge-podge.

@Tellyawhat4 Күн бұрын

VW? No way! I'll wait for the EV3, thank you very much!

@AlanTov 24 күн бұрын

Great car. Kia are smashing it.

@nishalkumardabee2282 25 күн бұрын

No rapid charging is not a problem.

@chrisoliver6864 25 күн бұрын

Not bad at all

@tonnny7908 25 күн бұрын

Most importantly this is not powered by LF batteries which are used by Chinese. Good job Hyundai

@WilliamMcPh 19 күн бұрын

I thought they confirmed it would coke to USA

19 күн бұрын

Why kia does not use LFP battery for EV3? it looks perfect except NMC battery.

@2000jalebi 18 күн бұрын

Probably china regulations. It will prob get $7500 us rebate

@Gimlet6051 14 күн бұрын

LFP battery sucks in terms of its density, performance, charging speed and weight as well. Did you ever see any expensive ev adopted LFP battery? NCM battery is definitely more advanced technology if you ever study battery technology.

14 күн бұрын

@@Gimlet6051 High energy density means better acceleration performance. However, the LFP battery is superior to the NMC battery in energy storage. In simple terms, NMC batteries have good performance but poor battery life, and LFP batteries have poor performance but good battery life. NMC batteries can achieve 1000 - 2000 charge-discharge cycles, while LFP batteries typically deliver 3,000 cycles or more. The higher cycle life means that LFP batteries will last longer, leading to reduced operational costs over the battery's lifespan.

@kiskis0611 25 күн бұрын

nice have E niro if someone like golf handling will like this car gives simulare vibes and EV3 looks more compact and ligher should be better

@chrmnxpnoy 25 күн бұрын

Where's the Hyundai Inster (aka Casper EV)???

@EVPulse 25 күн бұрын

We didn’t have a ton of time. Sadly,

@jalebisingh9886 Күн бұрын

Honestly I will believe its 30K once its out. Not saying it isn't possible, but car companies tend to hype with "targeted" price points. If its 30K, I will get one.

@2000jalebi 18 күн бұрын

Keep it under 50k in canada for gt and itll still qualify for incentives

@ChrisPavlides 25 күн бұрын

why everyone says 30k (euro or usd) when this car in Korea costs around 37.000€ ? There is a video with this car in Korea with a label on it, with the price in KRW. It says 5.020.000 KRW. Anyway, i hope it will come to europe with a starting price at 30k, if so, there is a possibility for this one, to become an EV of the year. Enough with those overprices EV's out there. Batterie's price dropped, but EV's prices keeps standing at the top.

@EVPulse 25 күн бұрын

Assembly is expected to be in Mexico for the U.S. version which will also allow for the cash incentive on the hood at point of sale.

@user-gb3vl7wi4s 24 күн бұрын

EV3 price starts at 42000000KRW(around 30000USD) in korea

@user-gb3vl7wi4s 24 күн бұрын

Full equipped ev3 GTline price is 55000000KRW(around 39000USD) no subsidy

@PaulHo 25 күн бұрын

No Soul? No Veloster? 🥺

@tumbleweed1976 25 күн бұрын

This is the updated Kia Soul EV 🎈

@kelalamusic9258 25 күн бұрын

I really like this, but, as usual, everything comes late to the US, if at all. But let’s live in hope.

@rockroll575 25 күн бұрын

Maybe 60k in Canada !

@SamIAm-kz4hg 24 күн бұрын

@rockroll575 "Maybe 60k in Canada !" I think it will be cheaper, but depends on the trim. I'm going to take a stupid guess and say $45,000 for top trim.

@rockroll575 23 күн бұрын

@@SamIAm-kz4hg I would say more than that ,i paid my Kona 54k

@SamIAm-kz4hg 22 күн бұрын

@@rockroll575 "My sister paid almost $60 when the Kona first came out. I'm being hopeful.

@rockroll575 22 күн бұрын

@@SamIAm-kz4hg in 2019 , 60k really 😬

@SamIAm-kz4hg 21 күн бұрын

@@rockroll575 Yeah. She pre-ordered and then found out it was the top of the line. I'm pretty sure that's what she said.

@t0dd000 24 күн бұрын

Ouch. Chevy"s Equinox has some stuff competing here. Hopefully that translates to a price war.

@rxonmymind8362 21 күн бұрын

Bruh...WTF did you get the word "WHEN'S"? That's nowhere in the English language. Sorry, I can't let this one go.

@EVPulse 20 күн бұрын

It's called a contraction, short for "when is." Look it up! You'll (there's another one) find a lot of great uses for them! -Ben

@hamzaabdi6513 21 күн бұрын

How ugly all these ev look the same with front all square

@rokko_hates_japan 12 күн бұрын

USA, EU, and Japanese automakers have been sleeping for far too long. Hard to believe Kia is more desireable now. But here we are. I actually really like the style of the old Leaf. Too bad they never made one with decent range. Now, who will bring an ev van to market? Vans are the most practical vehicle, and nobody is making them.