Review from Australia:
In this video we’re taking a proper look at Kia’s brand-new 2025 EV3 — Kia’s compact electric SUV that’s meant to be the perfect “first EV” without the usual compromises. We filmed our review using clips from all EV3 trims, including the Air, Earth, and GT-Line models, to...
Summary
🚗 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...
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...
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...