Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, starting at £32,995, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle yet.
Following the example of the EV6 and EV9, Kia will offer three grades to EV3 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, each with a generously equipped specification as standard.
The EV3 ‘Air’ is offered with a choice of 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery packs, with the ability to travel up to 267 miles (430 km) with the 58.3kWh version, or up to 372 miles (600 km) on the larger long-range 81.4kWh battery pack. ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ versions are offered solely with the larger 81.4kWh battery choice, and are capable of driving up to 347 miles (558 km) on a single charge (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle).
UK customer deliveries will start from late 2024, with customers able to choose from all variants from launch. Fleet customers will benefit from the two per cent BIK (benefit-in-kind) rate for EVs in 2024/25 and three per cent for the 2025/26 tax years.
Standard equipment across the EV3 line-up
Every EV3 offers a generous repertoire of standard equipment. This includes:
- Three-screen dashboard layout
- 12.3-inch driver display
- 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen
- 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
- Kia Connect telematics system with seven years’ free access
- Over-the-air updates
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera system
- 60:40 split/folding rear seats
- Automatic air conditioning
- Centre console with additional underneath storage
- Automatic headlight control
- LED daytime running lights, high mounted brake lights, rear lights and rear fog lights
- eCall system
- Electrically adjustable, folding, and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
- Electronic parking brake with autohold function
- Front, rear, side and curtain airbags with front passenger airbag cut-off switch
- 25-litre frunk
- Gloss black roof rails
- Luggage board
- Rain sensing front wipers
- Rear spoiler
- Smart key with motion sensor
- Start/stop button with Smart Entry System
- Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2.0 (FCA 2.0) with city, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning and junction crossing functionality
- Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) with hands-on detection
- Smart Cruise Control 2.0 (SCC 2.0) with stop and go functionality
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RTCA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Rear occupant alert
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Drive mode select with five-settings
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings for rear outer seats
- Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
EV3 ‘Air’ from £32,995
The starting point for the EV3 line-up is the ‘Air’ grade. This is priced from £32,995 on-the-road for the 58.3kWh battery pack, and £35,995 with the long-range 81.4kWh battery pack. Both battery packs feature a front-wheel drive single-motor powertrain, producing up to 201bhp and peak torque of 283Nm. The 58.3kWh battery pack is capable of travelling up to 267 miles on a single charge, while the long-range 81.4kWh has a maximum driving range of 372 miles (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle).
‘Air’ models additionally feature:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- ‘Air’ body styling with cool blue interior accents
- Body-coloured flush door handles
- Black side sills and wheel arches
- Black window surrounds
- Grey cloth upholstery
As with almost all Kia models, the generous list of standard equipment means the only option for customers to choose is the paint. EV3 ‘Air’ models feature an eye-catching Sunset Orange as standard, with four optional premium colours – White Pearl, Midnight Black, Lithium Silver, and Frost Blue – available for an additional £625.
EV3 ‘GT-Line’ from £39,495
By choosing the ‘GT-Line’ grade, the EV3 features the long-range 81.4kWh battery pack for a driving range of up to 347 miles (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle), more aggressive ‘GT-Line’ styling cues, and an even longer list of standard equipment adding the following over ‘Air’ variants:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling
- Gloss black door mirrors
- Two-tone ‘GT-Line’ upholstery
- LED headlights with ‘small cube’ design
- Automatic flush door handles
- Gloss black side sills, wheel arches, and window surrounds
- Alloy pedals
- Rear privacy glass
- Electric driver’s seat lumbar support
- Sliding console
- Customisable ambient lighting
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- Digital key
Like the ‘Air’, the EV3 ‘GT-Line’ is offered as standard with Sunset Orange paintwork. For £625 extra, available premium paint options are White Pearl, Midnight Black, Shale Grey or Pistachio Green.
EV3 ‘GT-Line S’ model from £42,995
The flagship of the EV3 lineup is the ‘GT-Line S’, with a price tag of £42,995. Like the ‘GT-Line’, it features the 81.4kWh long-range battery pack and WLTP ‘combined’ cycle range of up to 347 miles. It also represents the pinnacle of the EV3 line-up with the following specification highlights:
- 8-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System
- Customisable head-up display (HUD)
- Front sunroof with tilting and sliding functions
- Electric front seats with memory functionality for driver’s side
- Front premium relaxation seats
- Heated rear outer seats
- Front ventilated front seats
- Smart power tailgate
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- 360-degree Surround View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
The ‘GT-Line S’ is priced at £42,995 and is offered with the same choice of standard and premium exterior paint finishes as the ‘GT-Line’ model. Additionally, the ‘GT-Line S’ model is available with an optional heat pump for £900.
As with all new Kia EVs going forward, the EV3 has a strong focus on sustainability. Integrated into the dashboard for every version of EV3 is a QR code, which if scanned will direct the user to a landing page detailing Kia’s sustainability mission, and more information on exactly which recycled materials have made their way into the EV3’s cabin.
The Kia EV3 is the latest battery electric vehicle to arrive as part of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, which will see the brand launch 15 EVs by 2027, nine of which are destined for the UK. Order books for the EV3 open on 1 August as the most affordable way of purchasing a new zero-emissions electric vehicle from Kia. The EV3 plays a significant role in Kia’s transition to becoming a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions.
| Kia EV3 | – | – |
| Dimensions | ‘Air’ | ‘GT-Line’/‘GT-Line S’ |
| Length | 4,300mm | 4,310mm |
| Width | 1,850mm | 1,850mm |
| Height | 1,560mm | 1,570mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm | 2,680mm |
| Powertrain | Standard range | Standard range |
| Battery capacity | 58.3kWh | – |
| Max power | 201bhp / 150kW | – |
| Max torque | 283Nm | – |
| Range (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle) | 267 miles | – |
| Long range | Long range | |
| Battery capacity | 81.4kWh | 81.4kWh |
| Max power | 201bhp / 150kW | 201bhp / 150kW |
| Max torque | 283Nm | 283Nm |
| Range (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle) | 372 miles | 347 miles |
| Pricing | ||
| ‘Air’ 58.3kWh | £32,995 | |
| ‘Air’ 81.4kWh | £35,995 | |
| ‘GT-Line’ 81.4kWh | £39,495 | |
| ‘GT-Line S’ 81.4kWh | £42,995 | |
| ‘GT-Line S’ 81.4kWh with Heat Pump | £43,895 |
