Kia EV3 awarded Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Highest safety rating achieved for the Kia EV3 when equipped with optional DriveWise ADAS Pack* in Euro NCAP safety tests
DriveWise ADAS Pack* uses cameras and radars to detect hazardous situations and assist the driver with safe driving
The...
Euro NCAP performs a series of crash and safety tests on car models:
â–¶ a frontal impact test where 50% of the width of the car strikes an oncoming deformable barrier, travelling at 50 km/h
â–¶ a frontal impact test where the car impacts a full-width rigid barrier
â–¶ a side impact test where a...
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Headlight Performance Insights
Light Coverage and Brightness
Wide and high beam spread; effectively illuminates road and surroundings.
Trees and roadside areas are well-lit.
No adaptive curve lighting or smart matrix features.
Driving Experience
On highways, the lights reflect...
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đźš— Testing the EV3 in real-world conditions
The video evaluates the Kia EV3 Long Range, a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle with an 81 kWh battery. The test includes highway driving in windy weather to analyze real consumption and range, shedding light on its efficiency.
⚙️ Drive modes...
Discover the new Kia EV3, a compact electric SUV that is surprisingly family-friendly! We fit 3 child seats across the back, explore the spacious boot, and test all family features during the Australian Kia EV3 launch on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This tiny EV offers up to 604km range with...
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đź§± Platform and Architecture
Built on the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the EV3 uses a 400V architecture—unlike the 800V used in the EV6 and Ioniq 5—helping reduce cost while maintaining performance. The chassis roots come from the K3 and N3 platforms, previously used in...