Kia EV3

Electric BEV SUV 2027

Base trim: Light US$29,890 excl. tax Checked . Source for United States Official kia.com compare page, checked 16 Oct 2026. MSRP, excludes taxes, excludes destination charge, excludes title, license and registration fees

Base trim: Light CA$36,995 excl. tax Checked . Source for Canada Official manufacturer page, checked 20 Oct 2026. Excludes taxes, excludes destination charge, excludes PDI

Base trim: Light €35,100 incl. tax Checked . Source for Italy Price source checked by CarPairly. Before incentives

Base trim: Light €37,490 incl. tax Checked . Source for Austria Official Kia Austria price list PDF. Includes VAT

Base trim: Light SEK 434,900 incl. tax Checked . Source for Sweden Price source checked by CarPairly. Includes VAT

from CHF 51,950 incl. tax Trim: GT-LineChecked . Source for Switzerland Official Kia Switzerland price list PDF. Includes VAT

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

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Power
150 kW (201 hp)
Range
221 mi (EPA)356 km (EPA)
Cargo space
739 L739 L (26.1 cu ft)
Seats
5
Drivetrain
FWD
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Model preview

AI-generated illustration of the Kia EV3, seen from the front.

Illustration of the Kia EV3, generated with AI. It is not a photo: the details, colour and trim of the real car differ.

Our take on the Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 is a battery-electric B-segment SUV. Its base trim is Light.

Pros

  • Power (149.9 kW) is 51% above the median of 15 B-segment SUVs.
  • Usable battery capacity (58.3 kWh) is 42% above the median of 8 battery-electric B-segment cars.
  • Cargo space (739 L) is 39% above the median of 11 B-segment SUVs.

Cons

  • Starting price in United States (tax excluded) is 25% above the median of 6 B-segment SUVs.

Reviewed 24 Oct 2026.

Prices by country

List prices are shown as published in each market, in the market's own currency. Some include VAT or sales tax and some do not (see the tax flag). Nothing is adjusted.

  • United States

    US$29,890 excl. tax

    Checked . Source for United States

    Official kia.com compare page, checked 16 Oct 2026. MSRP, excludes taxes, excludes destination charge, excludes title, license and registration fees

    Source details for United StatesPage text: “2027 EV3 Light $29,890 starting MSRP”

  • Canada

    CA$36,995 excl. tax

    Checked . Source for Canada

    Official manufacturer page, checked 20 Oct 2026. Excludes taxes, excludes destination charge, excludes PDI

  • Italy

    €35,100 incl. tax

    Checked . Source for Italy

    Price source checked by CarPairly. Before incentives

  • Austria

    €37,490 incl. tax

    Checked . Source for Austria

    Official Kia Austria price list PDF. Includes VAT

  • Sweden

    SEK 434,900 incl. tax

    Checked . Source for Sweden

    Price source checked by CarPairly. Includes VAT

  • Switzerland

    from CHF 51,950 incl. tax Trim: GT-Line Different trim

    Checked . Source for Switzerland

    Official Kia Switzerland price list PDF. Includes VAT

  • In Switzerland no price is listed for Light; the lowest listed version is GT-Line (CHF 51,950).

See all versions and their prices

Versions

The EV3 comes in 3 versions; prices are the list prices of each version in your market.

  • Light

    Base version
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Power
    150 kW (201 hp)
    Battery
    58.3 kWh
    Range
    221 mi (EPA)356 km (EPA)

    US$29,890 excl. tax

    Source for Light, United States

    CA$36,995 excl. tax

    Source for Light, Canada

    No price listed for United Kingdom

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    €35,100 incl. tax

    Source for Light, Italy

    No price listed for Belgium

    €37,490 incl. tax

    Source for Light, Austria

    No price listed for Ireland

    SEK 434,900 incl. tax

    Source for Light, Sweden

    No price listed for Denmark

    No price listed for Switzerland

  • GT-Line

    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Power
    195 kW (261 hp)
    Battery
    81.4 kWh
    Range
    280 mi (EPA)451 km (EPA)

    US$43,490 excl. tax

    Source for GT-Line, United States

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    €44,700 incl. tax

    Source for GT-Line, Italy

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    No price listed for Denmark

    CHF 51,950 incl. tax

    Source for GT-Line, Switzerland

  • GT

    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Power
    215 kW (288 hp)
    Battery
    81.4 kWh
    Range
    280 mi (EPA)451 km (EPA)

    US$45,890 excl. tax

    Source for GT, United States

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    €54,200 incl. tax

    Source for GT, Italy

    No price listed for Belgium

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    No price listed for Switzerland

Energy cost

What the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in the market's own currency. Nothing is converted.

US$4.83per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
CA$1.96per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
£6.79per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
A$5.43per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
€5.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
€4.00per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
NOK 36.47per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
€4.07per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
€4.11per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
€5.15per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
€5.86per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
€5.34per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
€6.34per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
SEK 54.12per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
DKK 29.07per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
CHF 4.88per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price

Work out your own costs

Distance, energy price, insurance: see what the Kia EV3 costs you over five years, or what one charge costs.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length
4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width
1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height
1,575 mm (62 in)
Wheelbase
2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Side view size comparison of Kia EV3 4,300 mm (169.3 in) 1,575 mm (62 in) 1,849 mm (72.8 in) Side view size comparison of Kia EV3 4,300 mm (169.3 in) 1,575 mm (62 in) 1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Kia EV3 is 4,300 mm (169.3 in) long and 1,575 mm (62 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm (105.5 in). The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.
Performance
Power
150 kW (201 hp)
Torque
283 Nm209 lb-ft (283 Nm)
Battery and charging
Usable battery
58.3 kWh
Range
221 mi (EPA)356 km (EPA)
Practicality
Seats
5
Cargo space
739 L739 L (26.1 cu ft)

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsNot Available 62.2 in. 62.0 in."; width_mm "Width 72.8 in." [no mirror label]; length_mm "Length 169.3 in. 169.3 in. 169.3 in. 169.7 in. 169.7 in."; wheelbase_mm "Wheelbase 105.5 in."; power_kw "FWD Motor Horsepower (SAE) 201 hp 201 hp 201 hp Not Available Not Available" [FWD Motor Horsepower (SAE) as printed]; battery_usable_kwh "Drive Battery Energy 58.3 kWh 81.4 kWh 81.4 kWh 81.4 kWh 81.4 kWh" [Drive Battery Energy as printed, not labelled usable or net]; range_epa_km "221 miles 321 miles 321 miles Not Available Not Available" [row EPA-Estimated All-Electric Range (FWD), column Light]; seats "Seating Capacity 5 Passenger". Drivetrain FWD (Layout row). Exact factors: hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; mi x 1.609344.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsNot Available Not Available") -> 283 (1 lb-ft = 1.3558179483314004 Nm) [SAE motor torque of the column of this trim (columns Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, GT; FWD row for Light, AWD row for GT-Line and GT); page horsepower matches our power]. Fills an empty field only.

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