First contact with the Kia EV3, the new compact electric crossover

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Kia has presented us live and direct his first compact, all-electric crossover. It's called the Kia EV3 and the South Korean firm has very high expectations for this vehicle in terms of sales, especially due to its design, technology and reasonable price. With all the discounts and the Moves Plan can stay at less than 23.000 euros, although everything has its fine print.

It is an interesting product for anyone looking for an electric car not only for urban use, but as a multipurpose “tool”. In other words, the Kia EV 3 is a car Very versatile in size and mechanical performance, with ranges that can even exceed 600 kilometres in the WLTP homologation cycle.

The Kia EV3 stands out for its contrasts and marked lines

Kia EV3 headlights

Starting with the aesthetics, the Kia EV3 will stand out among the multitude of cars that populate our streets and roads. That Opposites United design philosophy and features inherited from the EV9 in the headlights, taillights and main lines give it an easily recognizable style, both at the front and at the rear.

The unit we were able to see and examine bears the top-of-the-range finish, the GT Line, which opts for greater visual sportiness and the play of contrasts using the shiny black for the wheel arches, pillars, roof, roof bars, lower body areas and wheel fairings. It looks very nice, but it is not the cleanest material and I am not sure that this shine will be very appreciated over the years.

Other outstanding features of the design are the play of shapes with constant straight lines on all four sides, a generous roof spoiler which hides the rear wiper, as well as the retractable front door handles and the rear ones hidden in the pillar.

Kia EV3 rear profile

By the way, the Kia EV3 has dimensions of Meters long 4,3, 1,85 meters wide and 1,56 meters high, using a wheelbase of 2,68 meters, which is exactly the same as that of a Kia Sportage.

Spacious, well-used and highly technological interior

The interior of this car is particularly striking for two reasons. The first is the triple dashboard screen, with a really clean design; while the second is the great feeling of space and comfort that it boasts.

Kia EV3 interior

Starting with the digital theme, behind the steering wheel we have a screen that acts as instrument cluster with 12,3 inches and more than enough customization possibilities in terms of the information presented. To the right of it appears another screen, 5,3 inches in this case, from which the information is managed. air conditioning module, although we also have physical keys to change the temperature. In the center of the dashboard is the third one, which is the main one in relation to car and multimedia settings, also with 12,3.

Personally, I am more interested in the feeling of spaciousness technology, and that's saying a lot. This car is very spacious, because among other things it has a great width and considerable wheelbase. To that we must add the simplicity in its lines and how well they have used the spacesThe central area stands out among all, between the seats, where you can easily place a bag, for example.

Rear seats and trunk of the Kia EV3

Kia EV3 rear seats

The rear seats are also very spacious, even if there are 2 people travelling in the car. Four adults between 1,8 and 1,9 meters tallThere is plenty of room for the knees in the back, but as usual the floor is a little higher than in thermal vehicles due to the location of the batteries. The headroom is very good, as is the feeling of width.

As for cargo space, The Kia EV3's trunk is 460 liters, a good volume considering the size of the vehicle, and it has good upholstery. In addition, we can use the 25-litre front hood box to, for example, store charging cables.

A single motor and two batteries available

The Kia EV 3 is available with only one option when it comes to enginesIt is an electric propeller that is located on the front axle and develops 204 hp and 283 Nm of torque. Among other features, we can mention a maximum speed limited to 170 km/h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h in 7,5 seconds.

Kia EV3 front

However, we can choose between two battery levels. The standard is 58,3 kWh capacity and approves a autonomy of 436 kilometers in combined use. It accepts charging powers of 11 kW in alternating current and up to 102 kW in direct current, being able to go from 10 to 80% in 29 minutes.

The large battery is known as version Long Range and has 81,4 kWh capacity, homologating a range of 605 kmIn this case, the maximum continuous charging power increases slightly, up to 128 kW, and can go from 10 to 80% in 31 minutes.

Given the size and theoretical approach of the car, it is quite possible that most of the sales in Spain will be with the Standard battery; there is also a considerable difference in price as we will see in the next section.

Kia EV3 Prices

Kia EV 3 front seats

Kia has already announced the prices of its new EV3 in Spain, which are as follows:

Battery Finished PVP discounted price Price with discounts and Moves
Battery Finished PVP discounted price Price with discounts and Moves
Standard Air 36.930 € 29.995 € 22.995 €
Standard Earth 38.430 € 31.500 € 24.500 €
Long Range Air 41.705 € 34.780 € 27.780 €
Long Range Earth 43.205 € 36.280 € 29.280 €
Long Range GTLine 48.705 € 41.780 € 34.780 €

Kia EV3 Gallery

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