NEW KIA EV3: Is this the electric car that rewrites the rules?

NEW KIA EV3: Is this the electric car that rewrites the rules? | Electrifying

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The Kia EV3 is an all-electric ‘B-segment SUV’, which is industry speak for ‘a small-ish, SUV-ish hatchback.’ At 4.3-metres long, it’s a touch smaller than the Kia Niro EV, bigger than the Jeep Avenger and a very similar size to the VW ID.3 and Volvo EX30. This is an important car for Kia because compact SUVs like this make up almost a third of all new cars sold in Europe and from our first look we think the EV3 is great all rounder that may well become the car to beat in its class.
One of its strong points will be its driving range and efficiency, as the EV3 gets a WLTP range of 373 miles from the 81.4kWh usable battery. It’ll be fairly affordable, too; the EV3 will cost from around £33,000 when it arrives later in 2024. Given the range, the big car tech that it offers and those funky EV9-inspired looks, that’s a lot of car for the money.
Details of the powertrain are still under wraps, but the EV3 sits on a modified version of the E-GMP platform that also underpins the EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, so we’d expect to see front-wheel drive - and possibly even a fast, dual-motor, four-wheel drive variant arriving at a later date.
The EV3 specialises in offering lots of big car tech. Some of it will be optional, but you’ll be able to have heated and ventilated front seats and a head-up display. Kia’s semi-autonomous drive system, which will stop-and-start the car with the flow of the traffic, beam the speed limit onto the dash and keep the car in its lane, will be standard across the range.
It’s the first Kia to get some new nifty regenerative braking technology which means you can opt for different levels of one-pedal driving so if full regeneration isn’t your thing you can calm it down a little. The EV3 will also feature vehicle to load and vehicle to grid increasingly common on electric cars, but still not available on VW Group models.
Full pricing and equipment levels haven’t been confirmed, but expect the EV3 to start from around £33,000 and run right up to more than £40,000.
Join Ginny as she takes a first look around the new Kia EV3. Has Kia built a winner? Let us know in the comments below.
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@MGcyclist 25 күн бұрын

If you live in the country and tend to get power cuts, Vehicle to Load is brilliant!. During the last storm, with creative use of extension leads, had the fridge, freezer, microwave, some portable lights and the TV running off an Ioniq 5 for 3 days, fantastic.

@MrSGL21 24 күн бұрын

really? i ran a 5k ac, tv, computer, and fridge for 8 days off a champion 2k cube generator that i paid $250 for.

@MGcyclist 24 күн бұрын

A petrol generator - I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole - so last century 😂

@patriotbarrow 24 күн бұрын

@@MrSGL21 How good is your $250 generator as a car?

@MrSGL21 24 күн бұрын

@@patriotbarrow how good is an ev as a generator? Hint it doesn't produce power it only stores it.

@MrSGL21 24 күн бұрын

@MGcyclist tell us all how you've never without electricity for more than a few hours without telling us you've never been without electricity for more than a few hours.

@Orange_Manbaby 23 күн бұрын

Kia, Hyundai are setting the standard for solid, reliable well thought out EV’s.

@stu1pass 24 күн бұрын

I have used V2L quite a bit since owning an Ioniq 5. My camping gear is now electric ( induction hob and fridge), used V2L in a couple of power cuts to keep the freezer and fishtank going, plus sometimes use it as a cheap energy source to heat my home office when it's just me at home (using stored overnight electric in the day), so I don't think it is a gimmick and is a must have for me now. Ev3 is now a contender for my next EV, thanks for the video.

@chrisslaterwalker 24 күн бұрын

I'm beginning to think that Kia have really nailed it with their EV offerings, overtaking Audi (who really haven't), Mercedes (not quite there yet) and BMW (almost there) on the way.

@juneaaahn6826 24 күн бұрын

Germans art behind in EVs that's why EU postponed their scheduled transition to the non emission cars....anyway German car heyday is over the hill n getting to the end.

@Finglebat 24 күн бұрын

I think Renault are also turning out some nice EVs, Mégane, Scenic, the lovely '5' and even '4' which is on the horizon. I am looking forward to seeing the Skoda Elroq and Epic too. But with cars like the Kia, why would you look at VW group (maybe excluding the upcoming Skoda's), BMW or Mercedes?

@manuelsevigny6855 24 күн бұрын

Can't wait to see it in real. I'm waiting for a nice small EV with a decent range for a long time! I hope they'll sell it in Canada

@robsmith1a 25 күн бұрын

We had a power cut a week ago and being able to plug the fridge freezer into the car would have been very useful

@aarong9378 24 күн бұрын

You can do the same with a 12V inverter. Attach it to your car's 12V battery and turn the car on. This works particularly well with EVs since the traction battery will charge the 12V battery as necessary. Perfect for emergencies.

@dwaynewal-e8615 11 күн бұрын

This KIA EV3 is so electrifyingly beautiful. Wow!!

@boggytrails 23 күн бұрын

Will be a top seller in no time.

@shaywhelan1 24 күн бұрын

She had me at "never have to pay subscriptions for options"

@oliver90owner 24 күн бұрын

Which bit befuddled you? Need a definition of ‘subscriptions’?

@shaywhelan1 24 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner Some manufacturers are charging monthly subscriptions for options such as sat nav, heated seats. Kia are stating they will not do that.

@oliver90owner 23 күн бұрын

@@shaywhelan1 I know that. From your post I thought you didn’t. Apologies for not understanding your posting.

@MNM2884nick 17 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner Chevy is charging customers after 8 years of ownership to use some of the infotainment system.. truly a scummer thing. For that reason alone, I am just leaning on kia. I just wish toyota put a focus on EV.

@bmarcus1282 24 күн бұрын

Looks like a great car that will do so well in the UK. Kia are fantastic in the EV space.

@stephenwhitworth7701 22 күн бұрын

KIa is certainly kicking a lot of goals these days and I am looking forward to driving one when they arrive in Australia. Vehicle to load is a fantastic option and yes I would use it regularly: camping, as an integrated power source through my smart meter when the the grid prices go through the roof. It should be one of the most important options for consumers, and yes, European manufacturers are laggards in that space.

@Orange_Manbaby 24 күн бұрын

Nice. And thank God it hasn’t got the dated Tesla 1 screen no button nonsense.

@ottot3221 23 күн бұрын

V2H (Vehicle to Home) and V2G (Vehicle to Grid) is very important to me and a must have. This car looks amazing, I love it and will order a test drive as soon as it's available.

@Orange_Manbaby 23 күн бұрын

Reading Kia’s press release it only has V2L.

@colinrenfrew48 24 күн бұрын

Reminds me of a Bertone Citroen concept. It’s a great looking and distinctive car.

@DennisHelmar 24 күн бұрын

One of my favorite features is vehicle to load and at this price it is fantastic!

@stevewest131 24 күн бұрын

There's so much to like about this car, looks, practicality, range, BUTTONS and tech. Kia really are on top of their EV game. If I had to be picky I prefer the charge flap to be on the front, no heads up display (?) and the DC charging speed is a bit slow (tho this will preserve the battery) but meh. I like the narrower screens...when driving you can rest your fingers on the top of the screen and use your thumb. I'm really not into big screens Just take my money now!

@oliver90owner 24 күн бұрын

Charging point should be on the rear, IMO. Reverse into the charging space and make your first move, afterwards, a safe one. (drive out frontwards!)

@stevewest131 24 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner I prefer front tbh but rear would be fine. I don't really see the logic in a side charge point. Not a deal breaker tho, lovely car

@oliver90owner 23 күн бұрын

@@stevewest131 Tesla’s are on the side and are perfectly OK, I might suggest. Not a problem for them. Mine is on the side. Only a problem is my drive is not quite wide enough… I suppose sensible side positioning is on the driver side but I don’t think think that holds true for all models. Compromises, compromises, but driving forwards from a parking spot is an important safety factor. There are other safety points in reverse parking. Proper drivers reverse park wherever/whenever possible. Supermarket carparks are the worst for encouraging frontwards parking.

@Avatar1946 24 күн бұрын

Looks like a winner. Waiting for more details.

@marvinsamuels1237 24 күн бұрын

Looks a good size for families. Would prefer a non-SUV body style, but I like a lot of the details and styling of it.

@MrMysto 9 күн бұрын

Same

@dewarmc 22 күн бұрын

A great review on the EV3 Ginny, oh and as I am watching this on Saturday evening, I'm sure that by now, your concerns about Man Utd's recent performance has been well and truly quashed with a few glasses of your favourite, after watching the FA Cup :-)

@PhilippeDHooghe 24 күн бұрын

Your question on V2L and V2G. V2L is definitely very useful, no need to elaborate. V2G is a bit more controversial. First, the special V2G chargers are as expensive as a home battery that fits on a hybrid inverter. Second, if the car battery is an LFP it would probably not hurt the life, but a ternary battery... I'm not sure if you want to limit the life of it for using as a home battery. If it drives as the 9, this 3 with the 81 kWh battery and a 600km range is going to be a killer. This is a car I'd want to buy.

@Orange_Manbaby 17 күн бұрын

The EV3 actually only has v2l. Most now believe there will be no real battery degradation when discharging and recharging at such low rates for v2g

@akf2000 25 күн бұрын

V2 grid!? That's very good

@SideQuestStijn 15 күн бұрын

V2 load

@akf2000 14 күн бұрын

@@SideQuestStijn she said to grid, which I was very surprised by, was this a mistake

@PaulMeier-cu3ds 24 күн бұрын

Thank for a great preview. The bit which caught my eye was vehicle to grid. We have a battery installation at home of about the size of the entry level EV3. Being able to double that by using the car in extremis (we get power cuts about 4 times a year) really appeals. Apart from that I would probably want a 4WD option which I could get with Smart or Mini at a price.

@HuyTranimal 24 күн бұрын

22kW AC is impressive for a 'budget' car. If this were BYD it would be 7kW. Looking forward to seeing this in Australia.

@animationcreations42 24 күн бұрын

22kW is the reason the Zoe is the only small EV that interests me (other than the Smart Fortwo!).

@wcrash9361 24 күн бұрын

Will have to be Under $40000 AUD to compete

@HuyTranimal 24 күн бұрын

@@wcrash9361 no chance 🤣 under 40 you're looking at the Chinese brands like MG, GWM and BYD. Wish it were under 40. More like high 50 starting.

@wcrash9361 23 күн бұрын

@@HuyTranimal in that case it will not sell well

@o0alias0o 24 күн бұрын

Vehicle to load is great for me, useful when camping, my garden tools. Vehicle to grid will be perfect too

@JonOakden 25 күн бұрын

I like it and will consider it in the future. Charging is a bit slow though

@YassineSeN 23 күн бұрын

amazing car, the only drawback for me is the 100 k charging power, hope it makes 200k soon

@craig8638 24 күн бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the Man United vs Palace game. Sincerely a Palace fan.

@berthogendoorn2133 24 күн бұрын

Charge port location is North American NACS friendly, well done Kia we need a vehicle that can pull up to a Tesla Version 3 supercharger without any issues especially being a 400volt design battery pack, 30 minutes 10-80 is just fine, give us road trippers time to grab a bit and go to the Lue!

@PoppinJay 25 күн бұрын

Battery to home is vital, using the car as a domestic battery makes the most sense to me.

@geraldh.8047 25 күн бұрын

Do you live in rural Africa where power cuts are all the time or in North Korea?

@sooncheolyoon759 24 күн бұрын

@@geraldh.8047 Happens quite often in America. It just happened last night to me.

@Cyrribrae 24 күн бұрын

@@geraldh.8047power cuts do happen. But I want it for EVERY DAY charging. Run my house when my electricity rates are high during the day, recharge at night when it's cheap. Or maybe you have solar and you want to store some of that for use in the evening. Those are uses I would do nearly every day. And if I need to jump in the car and go somewhere, I can still just go do that. That said, there's no indication that this car will be able to do that yet. The systems haven't done to market yet. So we'll see.

@acceleratedriving 24 күн бұрын

@@geraldh.8047great in event of power cuts of course but using car battery for the house means charging car battery with low cost off peak or free solar electricity then run the house for days. It’ll be a game changer and …. Very useful in event of power cut.

@geraldh.8047 24 күн бұрын

@@Cyrribrae There is one car that can already do this. The Ford F150. The necessary home integration hardware to actually use this will cost you about ~10k$. Why the hell would you want this? You will NEVER be able to make that back just by charging cheaper and running your house during the day. With Tesla Cybertruck it's cheaper IF you already have a powerwall but since you probably don't - cost is also about ~10k$. Why are you willing to spend a third or a fourth of the price of the EV3 on this?

@steadijim2632 24 күн бұрын

Did I just hear the Kia Starmer lights?!

@seanb9530 25 күн бұрын

Thought the front seats were going to spin around like second row in Ev9?

@danielecolombo8702 25 күн бұрын

Interesting proposal, i believe Is a Boxy versione of the Niro , unfortunately the charging at right Is blocking usage in small european garages . I choose Niro for thi reason wirh plug in front , bad booking but useful

@masterofthepinkside 24 күн бұрын

the only reason I'd be likely to use V2L is to keep the freezer going in a long power cut, and it'd have to be a long one. I wouldn't use v2g at all with current battery chemistries.

@urbanstrencan 24 күн бұрын

Looks amazing, and another great video 😊😊❤❤

@sbomorse 24 күн бұрын

A better review than the Fully Charged Show. Well done Ginny 😊

@riaz8783 22 күн бұрын

Fully Charged has been naff for a while. Way too much filler in their videos

@sbomorse 20 күн бұрын

@@riaz8783 granted, however I cannot stand Nicola reviews.

@emilianomontanari283 25 күн бұрын

the price of the larger battery one ??

@Splits-man 24 күн бұрын

They’re not headrests! They are HEAD RESTRAINTS! To help prevent whiplash injuries in a rear end collision.

@MauiWauiPineappleExpress 24 күн бұрын

YAH duhhh!>

@Yanquetino 24 күн бұрын

YAY for the buttons! It even has my preferred side-by-side cupholders. If consumer don't need to haul big loads or big families, it'll be a winner. I don't perceive that it has a heads-up display, and I don't know if it has a digital rear view mirror. These are both great features that I've grown to love. Hahaha! I see that you took a "clap" leaf out of Nicola's book. The top-of-the-line range is outstanding, but the charging speed could be better, like in other E-GMP siblings. I hope they'll be building them on this side of the pond in the factory due to open in Q4 this year.

@vulpixelful 24 күн бұрын

You could probably get an aftermarket HUD

@isu-easytax 10 күн бұрын

Not only HUD, but all options for ev9 are included - in Korea Fortunately, the price was released in Korea, and it's cheaper than Kona ev

@Cyrribrae 24 күн бұрын

Vehicle to home charging is a feature I desire greatly. Not just in power emergencies, but to adjust my home power usage to when rates are cheap from the grid. Even better if it will talk to solar panels and work as a mobile/versatile everyday energy storage solution. Most cars spend 90%+ parked. I'd like to put that to use at least a little

@zazhou 23 күн бұрын

Car manufacturers should develop car roofs with embedded solar. Van roofs will obviously have more roof square meters.

@Finglebat 24 күн бұрын

Oh I love this car 😍 So my head (or wallet) is saying "wait for the Citroen eC3 and see what thta is like" (I realise apples and oranges) My heart is saying, "get down the Kia showroom and put down a deposit... NOW!" Well another car to add to my 'test drive list', a couple of years ago there was little choice, now we are not only getting exciting cars but also affordable cars. Thanks electrifying team for a great review.

@stefanvanvuuren3931 24 күн бұрын

I have never really liked Korean design, especially not Hyundai. But this thing does look just amazing! Well done KIA.

@JohnLee-db9zt 24 күн бұрын

What is Korean design? 🙄

@Finglebat 24 күн бұрын

I liked the Kia Soul, weird enough to be different, I just never liked the interior. I also liked the Skoda Yeti too, but that was not electrified. I guess I like boxy looking vehicles because a Defender is also up their on my list.

@kimmeddies6689 23 күн бұрын

Man that turned Kia/Hyundai design around was Peter Schreyer, ex VAG/

@anonymouspdg6121 22 күн бұрын

Love the looks of this will certainly be on my list along with the EX30 when I look to change later this year. Not sure when it will be available to test drive or order though?

@riaz8783 22 күн бұрын

I've been in an EX30 and it is hopeless for rear legroom and foot room. Even the shorter Mini Aceman seems to have it beat.

@wonkyu1qlee66 24 күн бұрын

KIa is getting better and better with every new model!

@ianwhitlock1920 24 күн бұрын

V2L and V2G brilliant if your home optimised to suit. but bi-directional chargers are expensive.

@williamlawrenson8345 24 күн бұрын

A friend had a E Niro with V2L and with it, he was able to support an event, powering a laptop and printer.

@aldavidson1044 23 күн бұрын

Any body know how many watts the onboard inverter puts out? And, is it a pure sine wave inverter?

@josephcullen2512 24 күн бұрын

The pistachio green is rather nice indeed

@user-jm9ep3zp5g 24 күн бұрын

i really love the design, nice job Kia !

@ChrisMcEvoy72 24 күн бұрын

Looks very nice. I really like Kia's design language with their EV range, although the upcoming facelifted EV6 doesn't look as good as the previous one imo. Be interested to see how the EV3 compares to my Peugeot e2008, which I would also consider to be a compact SUV rival, although you didn't mention it. I'll be checking the EV3 out when it's available - when will it be available?

@coldfire30 24 күн бұрын

I wonder why they made this one front drive, maybe to a litte bit more of boot space?

@marklola12 7 күн бұрын

how is the different levels of regeneration NEW TECH. i have 3 levels to choose from in my Honda E

@43scooter 24 күн бұрын

V2L and V2G will definitivly be used! I will plug it in as a power source to my off-grid cabin instead of using the generator :D

@oliver90owner 24 күн бұрын

At probably less than a third of daytime electricity to charge the battery, it could easily be cheaper to run items from the car instead of the mains - even with the associated power conversion losses. Def cheaper than any fossil powered generator.

@srikanthnarayanan 24 күн бұрын

Is this replacing the Niro EV? Or will they co-exist?

@user-hu1rh9yf4y 14 күн бұрын

My son in law has a emote garage with no power, very handy being able to use V2L for power tools when needed. Not every tool comes with a battery.

@WayApp 23 күн бұрын

So sleek and dynamic

@bigdhav 24 күн бұрын

Can you actually plug the kettle in inside the car though?

@eezawyrdo3052 24 күн бұрын

I like the mini ironing board.

@user-qj3yo5pm2k 22 күн бұрын

Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of other manufacturers

@aleksandarbrzic8351 25 күн бұрын

Chris Bangle must be a very, very happy man now!

@doctorjimmy7011 17 күн бұрын

Great job. I like the EV3. As an American I say, Kia can you make a midsize pickup truck?

@EliotHochberg 11 күн бұрын

i'm glad to see that Kia is not falling down the bar soap design hole. But I noticed that some other companies are starting to follow sued with Kia, and what I would call storm trooper chic. That is the say, the designs of the Kia, some BMWs, the Subaru/Toyota electric vehicles, all kind of remind me of a first order Star Wars storm trooper helmet. That's not a dig, but it just goes to prove that there are styling trends that seem to jump across different car manufacturers. I will say, I much prefer this to the soap because it seems like it's easier to execute unique details in this style that it is in that style.

@Paulo-ov4yo 24 күн бұрын

That's the first EV I'd be interested in. I like it

@BMWHP2 24 күн бұрын

That is a nice video review, thanks. We like that EV. Wonder what it will cost. We would have loved to have that V2H and V2G in our new Citroën ë-C3 Max, That was something we were waiting for, but no EV in 2024 that we could afford has it. Possibly the Renault 5 E-tech, but that is due to arrive in a year, and only the €32.000 version has it. And that has a NMC battery, witch is not our favorite. V2L would be a gimmick, that we would probably never use.

@themusiqfreak 24 күн бұрын

Could anyone please test the boot space with a guitar (full size acoustic in a case/electric in flight-safe case) and just let me know if it can fit in the boot? I'm fed up of cars with silly proportions that mean using the back seat for such valuable items. I've seen some people use golf-clubs, but that's far too small to be a good test.

@rjb1970 23 күн бұрын

Just needs your trademark "cupholder test" Ginny 😊

@Groaznic 23 күн бұрын

Are you sure "the Megane can match it" in terms of interior space? You have so much leg room there in the back, while Megane is known to be almost impossible to sit in the back by adults. It looks like strikingly more room in the back for the Kia.

@martinwilkinson408 23 күн бұрын

I’m not sure where KIA fits in the car brand league these days. They certainly make some superb EVs and seem to be the upcoming car brand that’s quite out there. Seeing more and more on the road. I have an EV6 and I think it’s absolutely brilliant making the swap to an electric vehicle a breeze. Couldn’t have imagined myself buying a KIA a few years ago where it would def have been and Audi or BMW for me.

@starfreef3262 24 күн бұрын

I have watched a lot of your videos and I like them incl this one. However would be nice if you also mention the distance in kilometer. Thanks :)

@colinsuter6888 24 күн бұрын

Multiply by 0.6…

@yitzele 24 күн бұрын

It's basically the new Niro. Love it.

@markdearden1697 24 күн бұрын

When will it be appearing in UK showrooms? I'm not sure if we should be holding off on getting our new car until we can at least try it. Shame the cupholders are placed so inconveniently low - as bad as the Scenic

@teamnotleafy6887 16 күн бұрын

V2L is not a gimmick, I have an allotment (pea patch) and have replaced my mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer & tiller with mains electric versions. I only have to charge one battery and no more blisters trying to start them in the spring, no more smelly petrol spills and oil leaks on the boot floor. When I'm on the road for work I have one of those 1-cup filter coffee makers that saves me quieing at Costa and paying through the nose, I plug it into the 3-pin under the rear seat.

@commuterbranchline8132 24 күн бұрын

This will sell by the ship load to london Uber drivers. How will the NMC chemistry stand up over time compated to LFP?

@Stewiedude1 24 күн бұрын

Really admire Kia for kicking back against the germans by fitting kit as standard and for not trying to move to a subscription model for equipment already built into your car.

@micheleoncini8369 21 күн бұрын

Frankly, the Megane (you say it is the only one to compete with the roomy interior of the EV3) is really cramped inside, you had maybe the new scenic in mind? 🤔

@rotoehu9266 25 күн бұрын

Why the constant comparison to the EV9? Does the UK not get the much more similar Kia EV5?

@Harhawink 25 күн бұрын

Constan comparison for sure because you get very much the same tehnologies and features as in the flagship EV9 but in a smaller size and way smaller budger. EV5 will be available for sure, but later.

@francoisg3500 25 күн бұрын

The EV5 is due launch in the U.K. next year.

@kimmeddies6689 23 күн бұрын

Not sure as I think the EV9 looks like it has been designed by a 6yr old, this is going in the right direction, but not there yet. It’s big let down will be dealer/manufacture support

@MarkJAmble 12 күн бұрын

Very impressed with your choice of football team Ginny👍

@leehouten2345 25 күн бұрын

I hope they don’t try to replace the Niro with this. Love my Niro Ev 2023

@UltraJaff 24 күн бұрын

I think the Niro EV will eventually be phased out but it’s got a facelift upcoming so it’s not going anywhere for a while

@The_Observer72 24 күн бұрын

It’s all about the price. No one is gonna pay more for Niro EV than EV3. Hopefully long range battery will not be overpriced.

@stephengneri2136 24 күн бұрын

it appears the closest competitor is the EX30, at least here in the US. some say Solterra/bz4x but Kia always offers more than the comp.

@musicmoviesandgames2004 24 күн бұрын

Good news, this car was green lit for the USA

@SuperPandalf 23 күн бұрын

To me, the Megane is a much closer equivalent. Almost identical length, boot capacity and interior space. But Megane is let down by the limited battery capacity. This EV3 shoots straight to the top of my bucket list for when my eNiro gets retired next year.

@Flyingzard 14 күн бұрын

I use V2L pretty much daily on my Ioniq 5. It powers loads of stuff in my house throughout the day and then I charge the car using cheap energy rates at night, I have used it to power the lawn mover and for many camping trips. It is a major consideration for my next EV that the car has to have V2L. I cannot fathom why cars like the ID Buzz do not have it - that is the perfect EV on the market for camping. VW have missed a trick there.

@harryadam1671 23 күн бұрын

Vwhicle to grid is good. Other than that and hopefully lower price the Niro EV seems more spacious with pretty much all the same tech and facility, including vehicle to load inside and out.

@kennordsfan1494 24 күн бұрын

Looks like a Kia Soul. Which is a good car most of the time

@zych84 24 күн бұрын

I love It... but... my complaints... charging port in wrong place, battery chemistry NMC, no LFP available and if price will be so close to EX30... I'll take EX30 :)

@ta9143 25 күн бұрын

First and yes I need this EV

@user-vo2gp7yv4w 24 күн бұрын

This shows another significant step forward both on tech and with pricing, the developments in the next few years to compete with this will only make the market exciting

@Orange_Manbaby 24 күн бұрын

No real tech advances tbh.

@thedreamfactory6964 19 күн бұрын

What tech are you talking about? I saw nothing new. And it doesn't fast charge and it is not the quicker of the line. Just a normal, good looking ev. Nothing more, nothing less.

@timrothwell33 24 күн бұрын

We will be looking at a new EV in about 12 months' time. The Renault Scenic e-Tech is the current favourite but we will definitely look at this one

@francisdoran971 24 күн бұрын

Any mention of towing?

@Orange_Manbaby 24 күн бұрын

Yes both models tow.

@Banyan314 24 күн бұрын

EV3 GT Line with HUD and EV3 silver wheels please. The black wheels of the GT Line are just way too much black, or EV3 LR with HUD and GT Line Steering wheel.

@kckfen 24 күн бұрын

Kia EV3 suppose to be around USD25k, but now i am not sure it will price like that anymore

@bullshitbingo2259 24 күн бұрын

It never supposed to. Kia announced early on that the EV3 will be starting at $/€33-35k

@zych84 24 күн бұрын

@@bullshitbingo2259 exactly... EV2, yes, but EV3 no.

@jamesvandamme7786 22 күн бұрын

@@zych84 How about incentive if they build it in Georgia?

@sargfowler9603 25 күн бұрын

Looks different I suppose. Just don’t need another SUV. Can’t we have some normal cars from Kia?

@marvin3935 23 күн бұрын

SUV is the new normal, especially for a world car built and offered in so many regions.

@JSH-do5qf 22 күн бұрын

If you read the size details, you might regard it a bigger muscle hatchback.

@rogerfinch7651 24 күн бұрын

Battery chemistry? Otherwise, yeah, love it

@jamesvandamme7786 22 күн бұрын

NMC says one guy, LFP another. Who knows.

@Banyan314 24 күн бұрын

Take my money now !

@gailforrester5769 24 күн бұрын

Got hyundai ev5 coffee machine goes everywhere 😊 we also have eletric hot plate for them sausage eggs and bacon butties hum hum❤

@simonlsibriene8jf8rje9g99 24 күн бұрын

Its a box, only very slightly different to every other suv box on the road. We love our current diesel Kia but its replacement will probably be the Cupra Born as it has some style and imagination.

@GusRobinson-MiserableOldGit 24 күн бұрын

The key things that I want to know are towing capacity and turning circle.

@jerrywort9399 24 күн бұрын

Looks great but dont like white seats and why no AWD version

@samteknic 25 күн бұрын

Grrr..looks great but still too expensive

@ALFOONUS 25 күн бұрын

Not sure where you've been but the price is comparable to every other EV in this segment

@JulianFifield 25 күн бұрын

It will be up the Chinese to get us affordable EV,s it seems. Except they won’t be allowed to will they with trade barriers looming. Shame

@Hell-Hound1 25 күн бұрын

New ICE cars will also be too expensive for you.

@CampGareth 25 күн бұрын

@@Hell-Hound1 100%, a Kia Niro petrol base is apparently £29k. Cars aren't cheap any more

@samteknic 24 күн бұрын

@@ALFOONUS I've been the owner of an EV6 for two years. And you? 🙂 I'm saying that £30-£35k is still more than most people can afford for a small family car.

@SWR112 24 күн бұрын

Great she’s back…..👍

@stevenhalsey5511 24 күн бұрын

I have an electric wheelchair so vehicle to load would be very handy to charge it up.

@Molishious 13 күн бұрын

I think Kia should have brought this to the US first as we don't have a lot of competition in this segment. If they make it AWD it will have no competition as it will be the only small EV SUV sold here that has AWD other than the Volvo XC 30. I think a lot of people here will like a small fast EV here that has good range and isn't trying to be minimalist like the XC 30.