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Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, 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 with the 58.3kWh version, or up to 372 miles 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 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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.