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Kia EV3
Kia's smallest EV undercuts the EV5 and EV6 while delivering best-in-class WLTP range. The 81.4 kWh Long Range battery in Air trim is the highlight; the 58.3 kWh Standard Range provides the $47,600 from-price.
4 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $47,600 – $63,950
- Range up to
- 604 km
- Battery up to
- 81.4 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.5 s
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Kia EV3 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Air Long Range ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | $47,600 | 58.3 kWh | 436 km | 150 kW | 7.5 s | 128 kW | FWD |
| Air Long Range | $53,315 | 81.4 kWh | 604 km | 150 kW | 7.5 s | 128 kW | FWD |
| Earth Long Range | $58,840 | 81.4 kWh | 563 km | 150 kW | 7.5 s | 128 kW | FWD |
| GT-Line Long Range | $63,950 | 81.4 kWh | 563 km | 150 kW | 7.5 s | 128 kW | FWD |
Verdict
Kia's smallest EV undercuts the EV5 and EV6 while delivering best-in-class WLTP range. The 81.4 kWh Long Range battery in Air trim is the highlight; the 58.3 kWh Standard Range provides the $47,600 from-price.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 604 km WLTP range from the Long Range battery
- ✓ Seven-year vehicle warranty
- ✓ Fresh 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging speed (128 kW) trails 800V Kia EV6/EV9
- ✕ Battery warranty distance is 100,000 km (less than some rivals)
- ✕ Standard Range base variant gives up significant range
Best for
- Long commutes
- Couples
- Highway drivers
Compare the Kia EV3
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 150 kW
- Motor torque
- 283 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 81.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 604 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 128 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 31 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,300 mm
- Width
- 1,850 mm
- Height
- 1,560 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,680 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 460 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2025)
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $47,600
- Built in
- South Korea
- Sale status
- on sale
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