Kia has announced prices for the new EV3 – making this the Korean marque’s most affordable electric SUV to date
Starting from £32,995, the EV3 competes directly with EV rivals made in China, such as the Volvo EX30 and Smart #1.
EV3 buyers will be able to choose from three trim grades, with the potential for a driving range of up to 372 miles.
Kia EV3 prices revealed
Kia has given the EV3 a comprehensive standard specification, with all versions featuring climate control air-con, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and front and rear parking sensors, plus a comprehensive suite of safety equipment.
A 12.3-inch central touchscreen is complemented by a 5.3-inch display for the temperature controls, along with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are included, along with a reversing camera.
Kicking off the model range is the Kia EV3 Air, which starts from £32,995 for the version with a 58.3kWh battery – offering an official range of 267 miles. Increasing your budget to £35,995 means a range of 372 miles from the larger 81.4kWh battery.
The Air trim level comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, blue interior accents and grey cloth upholstery.
Climbing the EV3 ladder
GT-Line specification is the next rung on the Kia EV3 ladder, with prices from £39,995.
Only the larger 81.4kWh battery is available here, with an official range of up to 347 miles. Like all versions of the EV3, a single electric motor drives the front wheels, providing a power output of 201hp.
GT-Line trim brings a longer list of standard equipment than the Air model, including 19-inch alloy wheels, wireless mobile phone charging, a digital key and customisable LED interior lighting.
It also has two-tone GT-Line upholstery, gloss black exterior trim and flush door handles that open automatically.
Top of the EV3 range
Priced at £42,995, the GT-Line S crowns the Kia EV3 range, and comes packed with premium features. These include a head-up display, eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree surround-view camera and blind-spot monitoring.
The interior features front seats with electric adjustment and ventilation, heated rear seats and a power-opening tailgate. A vehicle-to-load function allows domestic appliances, such as a portable fridge, to be powered by the EV3’s battery.
Kia will start accepting orders for the EV3 on Thursday 1 August, with all three trim levels available immediately. UK deliveries will begin later in 2024.
