Kia EV3 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, first generation.
from € 37,995
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Specifications
- Generation
- SK3 (2024+)
| Body style | Crossover |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 605 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 81.4 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 7.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 |
| Length (mm) | 4,300 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,850 |
| Height (mm) | 1,560 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,885 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 128 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,000 |
| Boot (l) | 460 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (128 kW) | ~ 43 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 43 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 17.5 kWh/100km
- WLTP (manufacturer figure)
- 15 kWh/100km
- Difference vs WLTP
- +17%
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | €36,995 |
| 2025-01-01 | €37,495 |
| 2026-05-18 | €37,995 |
Frequently asked
What does the Kia EV3 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 37,995 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Kia EV3?
605 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Kia EV3 tow?
1000 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the Kia EV3 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 43 minutes on a 128 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Kia EV3?
81.4 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Kia EV3 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Kia EV3 have?
460 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the EV3
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for the easy driving, comfort and efficiency, with a flat charging curve and 10-80% in around half an hour; concerns about the ICCU charging module — replaced for some owners after charging failures, a known weak point of the Hyundai/Kia platform; owners report noticeably higher consumption at cold motorway speeds (towards 24 kWh/100km at 120 km/h); occasional knocking noises from the tailgate area. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: Speak EV: Kia EV3 · Kia EV Forums
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
WLTP range around 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). DC charging peak around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V models EV6/Ioniq 5, which makes fast charging take longer. Braked towing weight 1,000 kg. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.
About the Kia EV3 (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The EV3 is a compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, a class below the 800V models EV6 and Ioniq 5. WLTP range stands at about 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure); there is also a smaller Standard Range. WLTP consumption is about 15.0 kWh/100km. The DC charging peak is around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V siblings, which makes fast charging take longer (manufacturer figure, not measured by us).
In practice
WLTP consumption is 15.0 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). In the first year, including winter trips, owners report mixed around 17.5 kWh/100km (owner forums, n≈12, not measured by us); the sample is still small because the model has only been on the road since 2024. The boot is 460 l plus a small frunk. The braked towing weight is 1,000 kg. The indicative list price rose from about 36,995 euro (reference date autumn 2024) to 37,995 euro now, a from-price, no offer and no forecast.
Points to note
Because the EV3 has only been available since 2024, reliable breakdown and residual-value data is missing; those ratings therefore deliberately stand at "insufficient data". The relatively low 128 kW charging peak makes the car less suitable for those who often drive long motorway trips with several charging stops; check the charging curve against your fixed route. Winter consumption is, according to the first owners, 15-25% above WLTP.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.