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KIA EV 3

With a max range of 280 miles and fast charging, KIA’s compact SUV is the ultimate mid-range pick for practicality and comfort over long distances.

KIA EV3 in a front left angle
KIA EV3 in a rear left angle
KIA EV3 in a rear left angle

Est. Range

280mi (real world)

Efficiency

277 Wh/mi

Acceleration

0-62mph in 7.7 sec

Top Speed

106mph

Usable Battery

78kWh

Charging Port

Type 2

Approved by octopus

A lot of car at a reasonable price point – the range is fantastic and KIA packs in several useful features (like parking sensors) as standard.

Interior

Comfortable and functional, with plenty of space and a responsive, high-definition touchscreen infotainment system.

Interior shot of the KIA EV3
Interior shot of the KIA EV3 displaying the sunroof

Charging Speed

See how far an hour of charging gets you - whether you’re plugged in at home or using a fast charger.

Slow 3.7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home
Avg. miles per hour:
11 miles

Fast 7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home | Work | Public
Avg. miles per hour:
22 miles

Rapid Chargers

Typical location:
Public (short stays)
Avg. miles per hour:
350 miles
KIA EV3 in a front left angle

1850mm wide

1560mm high

4300mm long

  • Drive:

    Front wheel drive

  • Seats:

    5

  • Boot volume:

    460L

  • Tow hitch possible:

    Yes

  • Roof load:

    80kg

We take real world range from EV database, which combines the predicted range of an EV in cold weather with the predicted range of an EV driving in warm weather.

For cold weather, this assumes it’s -10 degrees celsius with heating on. For warmer weather, it’s based on 23 degrees celsius and there’s no A/C on.

Predicting exact range is tricky, and range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather conditions and route conditions.

Many things can impact the range you get in your EV, there are outside factors and ones you can control or mitigate. Temperature (both of the car and outside environment), your driving style, weather, the surfaces you drive on and the spec of your car can all make a difference to your actual range.