Kia EV3: Powerful SUV is in Australia

The Kia EV3 was released in Australia in March 2025 and can be bought right now. It’s advertised as Kia’s smallest and least expensive electric SUV in the country, with prices that put it in line with the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric.

Changes and prices of Kia EV3

• The Kia EV3 comes in four different models, each with a different battery and set of features:
• From $48,990 drive-away for the Air Standard Range in most states.
• Air Long Range: From $56,490, drive-away
• Earth Long Range: From $62,690, you can drive it away.
• GT-Line Long Range: From $68,490, drive-away

More information and features

• Performance: The Kia EV3 has a single motor that makes 150 kW of power and 283 Nm of torque. All types drive the front wheels.
• Range and battery: The Standard Range type has a 58.3 kWh battery that gives it a WLTP range of 436 km.
• WLTP range for the Long Range models is up to 604 km for the Air model and 563 km for the Earth and GT-Line models. The Long Range models have an 81.4 kWh battery.
• Plugging in:
• DC fast charging: Depending on the size of the battery, it takes about 29 to 31 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.
• When charged with AC power, it takes between 5 hours and 20 minutes and 7 hours and 15 minutes to fully charge from 10% to 100%.
• Technology: Two 12.3-inch screens for navigation and entertainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that work wirelessly, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality are some of the most important common features. A head-up display, a Harman Kardon sound system, and a sunroof are some of the extras that come with higher grades.
• Safety: The Kia EV3 has a lot of safety features, like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot tracking, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The design and style of Kia EV3

Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy can be seen on the outside of the Kia EV3, which has a modern, sharp look and the unique “Star Map” LED lighting signature.
Exterior: The most important design elements are a closed-off front grille, flush door handles on the front doors, and a sloping top. Types in the GT-Line line get a sportier look with gloss black exterior accents and rare metal wheels.
Inside: The inside is simple and roomy, with eco-friendly materials like recycled cloth and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) used throughout. A two-tiered, adjustable trunk floor and a useful moving centre console table make the car even more useful.

Performance and how well it works

All Kia EV3 models are driven by a single electric motor in the front that makes 150 kW and 283 Nm of torque.
Speed: It takes the EV3 7.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.
Driving modes: The car has an improved i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving mode with regenerative braking levels that can be changed. It also has a “auto” mode that changes the way it brakes based on traffic.
Efficiency: The EV3 has a low drag coefficient of 0.263 Cd, which helps explain why it has such a long driving range.

Charging and the battery
There are two battery choices for the EV3, and both have a 400-volt electrical system.
Normal Price Range: The WLTP-approved range of a 58.3 kWh battery is 436 km. It takes 29 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on a 350 kW DC fast charger.
Long-Term: The WLTP range for the 81.4 kWh battery is 604 km for the Air model and 563 km for the Earth and GT-Line models. A 350 kW DC fast charger can charge it from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.
V2L Functionality: All models have Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, which lets the car run electronics outside of the car.

Tech and benefits (for the Australian market)

Information: There is a 12.3-inch touchscreen information system, a 5.3-inch climate screen, and an instrument cluster that takes up most of the cabin’s display panel. All of them come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
Kia Connect: The Kia Connect phone app lets owners do things like open doors and schedule charging from afar.
Premium features: A head-up display, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a sunroof, and “relaxation” front seats that lay almost flat are just a few of the high-end features that can be found in different trim levels.

Safety and ease of use

The EV3 comes with a full set of safety features as standard.
As part of the ADAS, the car comes with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind-Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist.
Airbags: All types come with seven airbags, one of which is in the middle of the front seat.
Storage: The SUV has a large trunk that can hold 460 litres (or 1251 litres with the seats folded down) and a front “frunk” that can hold 25 litres of things like charging cords.
Service and warranty
When it comes to warranties, the Kia EV3 has one that lasts for 7 years and endless kilometres. The high-voltage battery is also covered for 7 years or 150,000 kilometres.
Costs of service: You can choose from prepaid service plans for three, five, or seven years.