Official Reveal: Slate Truck (Pickup / SUV). Priced Under $20K
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Kia’s fourth model in its ‘EV’-branded electric line-up, the EV3, is also the most affordable in its Air Standard Range guise we have on test here. Kicking off from $47,600 list, the EV3 scales up through four variants to the flagship GT-Line at $63,950. But it’s the base Air where the EV3 is...
Reasons why the reviewer loves the EV3:
✅ 1. Balanced Practicality and Affordability
The EV3 is positioned as Kia’s entry-level electric car but still manages to feel upmarket.
Starting at £33,000 (with a long-range option at £36,000), it provides a budget-friendly option without sacrificing...
📝 Summary
🚙 Compact Yet Roomy Design: Despite being only about 14.1 feet long, the EV3 offers impressive headroom, legroom, and shoulder space—even for someone 6'2".
👶 Family-Friendly Features: Built on a dedicated EV platform with a flat floor, it’s perfect for young families—ample space for...
Summary
🚗 Sleek Exterior Design: The Kia EV3 GT Line boasts a modern tiger-face design with aggressive LED lighting, gloss black trims, and functional roof bars (80 kg capacity). Features like floating roof design and concealed rear door handles elevate its aesthetics.
🧳 Practical Storage: With...
Summary
🚗 KIA EV3 Positioning – The EV3 is not a successor to the Niro but a new, dedicated electric vehicle, following the EV6 and EV9, designed without compromise for multiple powertrains.
🔋 Battery and Range – The EV3 comes in two battery versions:
Standard range: 58 kWh (gross), 55 kWh...
First drive in the Kia EV3 before it hits the US – A fun little compact that’s sneaky big inside
https://electrek.co/2025/02/27/first-drive-kia-ev3-before-it-hits-us-compact-thats-sneaky-big-inside-video/
Electrek's first drive impressions:
My first impression was how large the compact SUV...
Insights Based on Numbers
⚡ Charging Speed: 127.5 kW maximum charging speed allows for an 80% charge in just 31 minutes, significantly improving usability for long trips.
🏁 Range Figures: The long-range model offers 375 miles per charge, making it highly competitive in its class.
🚗 Trim-Based...