With its blend of striking design, innovative technology, and revolutionary features, the EV3 a compact, fully electric, SUV draws upon Kia's the brand's acclaimed EV9 SUV.
EV3 Exterior Design
The EV3 boasts a sleek roofline transitioning into a hatchback-style tailgate, with vertical headlamps at the front contributing to a wide and confident stance. The vehicle's robust interpretation of Kia's Tiger Face design, coupled with the Star Map signature lighting concept, highlights its confident character and high-tech appearance.
Kia will offer the EV3 in nine body colours, including exclusive options: Aventurine Green and Terracotta.
The EV3 GT-line features a more rugged and adventurous appearance, with contrasting lower body trim and dynamic design elements, enhancing its sporty and refined look.
Interior design of the Kia EV3
The EV3's interior design offers a spacious cabin that comfortably accommodates five people, with a 25-liter frunk and a 460-liter rear load capacity. Kia has created a highly functional and effective cabin that is designed to be enjoyed by occupants on every journey and when the vehicle is charging.
Along with multi-adjustable ambient lighting and ultra-comfortable seats, which incorporate a fold-back relaxation mode, the sliding table enables occupants to enjoy maximum relaxation when parked.
A near-30-inch widescreen display – including a 12.3-inch cluster, a five-inch air-conditioning panel, and another 12.3-inch AVN display – incorporates seamless touch operation of the climate control functionality and provides clear graphics and intuitive information to the driver. The screen also extends to the centre of the dashboard, giving the front-seat passenger access to entertainment and navigation features.
Many of the EV3’s functions, including drive mode, cruise control, entertainment, and navigation, can controlled by a simple touch of the steering wheel buttons. A seamless row of buttons below the central screen intuitively operates various functions like mapping, media, and vehicle system configuration.
Customers have a wide selection of interior colours, materials, and trim finishes inspired by Air, Earth, and Water elements. Options include Subtle Grey, Warm Grey, Blue, while Onyx Black is available exclusively on GT-line trim.
As with every new Kia, the EV3 incorporates various sustainable items. Recycled fabric is applied to the dashboard and door trims. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) features in numerous areas of the interior, including the seats, headliner, door armrests, garnish, floor mats, and luggage board.
Kia EV3 Electric drivetrain
The EV3 measures 4,300mm long, 1,850mm wide, 1,560mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It features a state-of-the-art front-wheel drive electric powertrain based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
The EV3 Standard model is offered exclusively with a 58.3kWh battery, while the EV3 Long Range variant is fitted with an 81.4kWh battery. Both models use a 150kW/283Nm electric motor, which enables 0-62mph acceleration in 7.5 seconds.
The EV3 Long Range offers an estimated range of up to 370 miles (WLTP), on a single charge.
Technology
The vehicle’s Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology includes eDTVC Electric Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control t,Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and the 12-inch Head-up Display (HUD) provide additional support and reassurance for drivers.
The EV3 is the first model to benefit from Kia’s new i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking technology, which allows the driver to adjust the level of regenerative braking according to their preference, enabling one-pedal driving.
The EV3 brings Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging to the compact EV SUV segment. This technology can power external devices such as laptops, small fridges, coffee machines or hairdryers.
Kia’s Digital Key 2.0 enables customers to avoid the hassle of carrying around physical keys by unlocking and starting the EV3 using only their smartphone or smartwatch. They can also conveniently share the EV3’s digital key with friends and family.
Kia’s Remote Smart Parking Assist enables owners to manoeuvre the EV3 confidently and safely into and out of tight spaces without the driver having to sit in the vehicle.
Connectivity
Kia has equipped the EV3 with a suite of connectivity and entertainment features. Most of these are designed to be used while the vehicle is on the move, while others can be experienced exclusively when the car is stationary and Park is selected.
Kia provides various streamable content through its Premium Streaming service, delivered via LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powered by webOS.
The EV3 is the first EV model to feature Kia’s AI Assistant technology. The AI assistant can support travel planning while guiding customers to enjoy optimum benefits from the vehicle’s functions, including entertainment and information search.
The EV3 will be introduced first in Korea in July 2024, followed by its European launch in the second half of the year.