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It depends on your needs. I have been driving Ev6 awd gt-line for 1.5 years. Sportiness of ev6 is an important factor for me. However, ev3 would be a perfect daily driver for my wife: fwd and mediocre power wouldn't bother her.
I wish you could do the same for Niro EV and EV3. This comparison is okay but doesn't give that much idea for the ones awaiting EV3. Niro is a perfect match for EV3 I think, in terms of overall specifications.
In countries where pricing for the EV3 has already been published, deliveries will begin towards the end of this year. Also, unless I missed something, the PE/facelift of the EV6 hasn't been unveiled anywhere in Europe yet.
@@Dqtube the EV3 seems promising. If the EV6 has been unveiled, then don't you think the Kia wouldn't release the PE EV6 in Europe because alot more would prefer purchasing the EV6 over the EV3
RWD and 800V, EV6 is a no brainer for me. I already have EV6, along with first gen Kona 64 kWh. I reckon the 204 hp Kona is quicker off the line than the EV6. It's also about 2 kWh/100km more efficient. However, all my long traveling is done with my EV6. My Kona only does local commute.
We have the EV6, and that middle part is not comfortable for long legs as my legs press against it. I have the same problem with our 2021 Nissan Leaf. So, for me, the EV3 looks like a winner not having that to hit my leg on!
Thank you for this comparison. I'd say the EV3 will be better for taxis and Uber, as it's better suited to European streets than the Ioniq 5 or EV6. Thanks to the large battery, it can be used almost non-stop in city traffic as it can charge up enough range during an average snack break.
Thank you for the comparison. I'm about to buy a new car and these two models are exactly what I'm looking for. What is irrelevant for virtually the whole world is the test for consumption at higher speeds. Because here in Germany there are still motorways with a really unlimited speed limit.
Finished test driving Niro EV, I couldn't find one thing that Niro EV prevails over EV3, maybe except for the price if you can get some good deals on it😭
Great video mate, one incentive regarding one pedal (full regen mode) is a HUGE disc/pad reduction in costs for example my1st gen E niro only has the paddle to bring the vehicle to a stop i have used it for 111,000 miles without an issue. But importantly ive save for each 100k miles in all my previous 4 kia diesel taxis £2300! Thats two sets of discs and six sets of pads on the front and one set of discs and 3 sets of rear pads not being changed 😂 my 110k miles eniros front and rear pads are like brand new so ICE drivers should think carefully NOT using full regen or spend thousands of pounds/euros/dollars etc 😊😊😊 Cheers
My father has just ordered a new EV6 GT-Line S AWD with the Heat Pump and finished in Wolf Grey. It should be here in December, just before Christmas. It certainly has improved over the pre facelifted model and has great features over my Ioniq 6, as a natural evolution in feature set. Keep up the great content. Could you check with Kia Korea when you next speak to them to see if the UA-cam streaming services in the ccNC OS head units will eventually be supported outside of Korea, such as in the UK cars and when that might be rolled out?
Each market gets different OTT services hence the different menu we see in each infotainment system as you know. I'm pretty sure Kia Europe is working to their best ability to introduce all kinds of OTT to each market🤞
Interesting video. I have the Ev6 and was considering the Ev 3 because of its compact size. But having watched your video not sure now. I think it will be a back to back test drive with my current Ev 6 the new Ev 6 and the ev3 to judge for myself when the time comes to change my car.
Great video! I do hope to see more! Is there an internal hard drive for the front and rear cameras? If so, what is the drive size and is it upgradable? Thanks!
Danke und Glückwunsch zu den guten Videos in letzter Zeit. Zu diesem Video sagen wir in D. es ist ein Vergleich zwischen Apfel und Birne: Heck- u.Allrad gegen Fronttriebler, Mittelklasse gegen Kompaktklasse. Da müssen konzeptionelle Unterschiede von Anfang an bestehen und wie steht es mit dem Platzangebot im Fond? Für mich besoners wichtig: Welche Konzept- Daten sind über den EV4 bekannt? Mit Ihm sind wir näher am EV6. Danke und weiter so!
Danke für den Kommentar und das Kompliment. Ich habe noch keine Informationen über EV4, werde aber darüber berichten, sobald es hier in Korea vorgestellt wird! Thanks for the comment and compliment. I have no info about EV4 just yet, I will cover it as soon as it's revealed here in Korea!
Great review, EV6 is a great car but too big for our needs and many European rural roads, so it’s the EV3 for us. Was there a noise comparison (?), if not something for the next video?
Thank you for the video. So how long did the ev3 run till the battery died vs ev6? I like the way EV6 looks and I did give it a thought year ago but decided to go to bmw instead. Tho now ID3 is arrving and bmw is leaving and I'am really looking forward to have that smaller car with modern use of space and great effiency with good cargo space.
great review. how is ev3's suspension compare to tesla model y sr? ı assume confort in list 1-ev6 2-tesla model y 3- ev3 (ı drove tesla y but it was too stiff but ı havent drive ev6 and ev3) ı like hear your thoughts
Hey DK...love your videos but no idea why UA-cam is turning on closed captions every single time in your videos,. I fully understand you no issue, not like you are talking Korean but English. The other thing every time an ad comes on the closed captions reset and re-enable themselves.
the turning circle if the Ev6 and Ion5 is very big. in Germany it is a bummer against the great ID3/MEB cars. Looking forward to test this EV3, it looks like a great car.
As an eSoul-driver for 3 years: Never again a fwd bev. EV3 with rwd or awd would be perfect for me. So the race is started: EV3 rwd or Tesla M2 - which one will be deliverable at first 😉
Kia niro ev here. I'll also never have a fwd ev again. Absolute terrible performance in snow and slippery conditions. The bad tuning of the TC in the first few years didn't help either.
@@CarSceneKorea You can practically never use the power because the front axle has too little traction when accelerating. It is extreme on wet roads (e.g. starting off in a bend) and even worse on icy roads. In addition, even in the context of fwd vehicles, Kia and Hyundai have poor control systems. There are fwd-bev that can do better. Kia/Hyundai once improved this (not really) as part of a software update, but this only consisted of reducing the torque. However, the power and torque then make no sense if neither can be used due to mechanic design weaknesses. FWD is OK as a cheap daily driver, but for those who enjoy driving dynamics, fwd is error by design. Btw - this was an never ending discussion when BMW started to build fwd in the smaller models. An abolute nogo for BMW enthusiasts. The theory behind it: Google for Kamm's circle / circle of forces. What's more: Fwd makes a small turning circle difficult. As an example: Renault Zoe (fwd) has the same turning circle like VW ID.7 (rwd)
Thanks for sharing. I am well aware of the vehicle dynamics of a FWD & RWD. Hyundai Motor Group does and can make a FWD car fun, there's a whole brand of it, the Hyundai N. You did give me perfectly understandable and viable reason for a no on FWD EV, it sure is more "sensitive" and difficult to drive compared to a RWD of a same/similar performance. There would also be a lack of driving pleasure aspect of a car being a FWD, but if the result of a FWD EV yields lower, spacious, cost-effective vehicle, I'd be all yes for that. Of course, that's limited to a city driver, nothing too sporty or performance vehicle. Once again, thanks for sharing!
Starting price: The base model (Standard) starts at 42.08 million KRW (approximately $30,700-$31,000) Trim levels and pricing: Standard model: • Air: 42.08 million KRW ($30,802) • Earth: 45.71 million KRW ($33,459) • GT Line: 46.70 million KRW ($34,184) Long Range model: • Air: 46.50 million KRW ($34,038) • Earth: 50.13 million KRW ($36,695) • GT Line: 51.08 million KRW ($37,390) Prices after incentives: After tax benefits, the starting price is expected to be around 39.95 million KRW ($29,243) for the Standard model With government and local subsidies, prices could range from: • 30 to 35 million KRW ($21,960 to $25,620) for the Standard model • 35 to 40 million KRW ($25,620 to $29,280) for the Long Range model
I have read what happened in a car park in Korea that a Merc with battery was burning and is it true that now in Korea closed car parks are now banning batery charghers?
Some private properties, parking lots did do that i deed. Not all “Korea” though obviously. Few are recommending EVs to park on a ground level rather than underground ones.
I have driven the car for over 1,000 km but I am really behind my schedule editing the video. Working on it as soon as possible. And it will not be boring. I promise you that.
I love EV3 but I hate the middle table it's looks like a very bad ideia. I'm waiting for a review on the EV5. Do you know where you gonna have a chance on that model? Keep your great work!!
Great comments and nice comparison. This is what I expected with the wheelbase and car weight being determining factors in ride. FWIW, I am not a fan of the hvac/system controls on our EV6. We are constantly, accidentally hitting the Auto control when adjusting the radio volume. (Yes, I know there are other ways to control it, but we are veteran knob-turners.) The first generation Chevrolet Volt had haptic capacitance touch controls and we did not like them there either. Chevrolet dropped this control setup in the second generation Volt and it was a much appreciated improvement. In this case the Ioniq5 and the EV3 have the preferable design. It's not all about looks. Ergonomics and real world use are important. What about the Navigation system? So far our experience with the 2024 EV6 Nav is poor. Updating has been a nightmare and the system at times has been seriously inaccurate. Has this change in the EV6 facelift or in the EV3?
Glad my commentary was helpful and relatable! I use CarPlay or AA mostly and run the factory navi on the background to utilize the suspension features associated with it - if the car is equipped with such. There is a room for improvement with the OEM navigation indeed.
@@CarSceneKorea It would be good to add the impressions of the lousy nav system in the reviews. Maybe by pointing out the pros and cons, Hyundai/Kia will improve these weaknesses.
The nav system works great in Korea tbh, but it seems that's not the case for the whole world. When comparing it to other brands, HMG navis are quite nice although it may be limited to Korea only.
As always very instructive video with lot of information. On my side, I'll go for the EV3 because living in France, smaller car is better and frunk for my dog seems better with ev3
Thank you for this great comparison. I prefer the compact proportions and boxy styling of EV3 which improves interior space and practicality. I'm hoping the EV3 is sold in Canada, as most EVs here are too large, heavy, expensive and inefficient for my needs. It's interesting that EV3 will be FWD, I think RWD might be a better choice, as the updated RWD Polestar is apparently a much better drive.
@@CarSceneKorea Good point, however the driving dynamics would likely be improved with RWD on the single motor version, and single motor EVs are typically more efficient and work well in many regions with good winter tires, or even all weather tires to avoid switching between seasons.
We are hoping to buy a small EV in the next year or two. Right now the new Kona looks to be the best available choice, but we'll strongly consider the EV3 if it comes to Canada by then.
I'm glad that Hyundai/Kia offers choices to their customers. Thanks for the video! I prefer the EV3 because it reminds me of my previous Kia Soul EV that I miss a lot.
@@CarSceneKorea the pandemic destroyed my finances 😞 however I could've probably kept the car had I been smarter. Now I'm doing better and will not make the same mistake! I can't wait to go back electric!
@@Gerry090 I didn't see that coming, my apologies😭Soul EV was great back then, however, the evolution of EVs are just out of this world and you have a ton of EVs to choose from. The fun awaits!
For me, it's the EV3. I'm older so I don't care so much about warp speed. I need something that's easy to drive in the city, has good range, and is efficient on my monthly 250 mile road trips. I'm looking forward to the extended drive video.
Ordered the EV6 Plus Edition last week, I have been driving the e-Niro for the last 3,5 years and also had holidays to France & Italy where i was really disappointed with the time it took to charge the car. That and the battery capacity was the main reason i also wouldn’t buy the EV3
When it comes to size, the EV5 sounds good for me. But what bothers me is that the EV6 and the EV3 are getting facelifts, but the EV5 will stay in its older design. If I get a new car which is a huge investment, I want it new. So I might go for the EV6 instead. Or will the EV5 get an update soon?
@@CarSceneKorea Thank you for your response. No I'm talking about the EV5. Like the KIA logo is still central on the steering wheel, while the new facelift for the EV3 and EV6 have the logo smaller and more upper right. There's a big chance I'm just making faulty assumptions and that I'm misinformed. But when I saw that, I figured that they didn't implement the new facelift stuff from the EV3 and EV6 in the EV5.
@@nxtlvlnlkr5312 The current EV5 is not a global model, but is primarily intended for China (as cheap as possible to have a chance against local brands) and will be introduced in a few other markets later. It doesn't have the same "genes" as other models in the EVx line.
So, are you saying the updated EV6 doesn't brake until zero, when using the auto mode? I thought the sales guy told me it could do that... Which is important, because i Really liked that on the EV3
@@CarSceneKorea unfortunately they’ve decided not bring it to the Australian market, as apparently we don’t buy small SUV’s. I find whoever did that epic piece of research, to be terribly out of touch.
If you could refer to each car's review, that'd be the different. There isn't much tbh, both an upgrade from their predecessor, IONIQ 5 focusing more of Hyundai's mid-class family EV SUV, while EV6 keeping that "sportiness" the Kia brand always pursues.
I'm really curious about the unannounced (but spied) EV4 hatchback for Europe. If it brings the 81.4 kWh battery of the EV3 and dual motor it will be mega! 👌
I don't think I'd be able to "say" it during my reviews since I am not used to it like you are not used to km/kWh. I'll try to include it in the editing!
Can we stop calling the ev6 monstrosity a face-lift? Maybe botched cosmetic surgery is a better fit. It looked better before. They turned a supercar into a bland sedan.
@CarSceneKorea no beautiful crazy body lines, no sale. That is what makes the current models so eye popping and gets the constant "what car is that" Glad I have the 2023. I hope they decide to go back to the supercar look.
If KIA catches up on efficiency, connectivity and streaming services I believe Tesla will be in big trouble soon as there will be not so much difference anymore. Not to forget that others offer 360° cam,HUD and other goodies Teslas don't even have. I can't wait for a real life efficiency test of this thing! If I watch UA-cam on a 12.3 inch screen or a 15 inch screen is not that big of a difference in a car. I don't care about acceleration, as roughly 8 seconds 0-60 is plenty for me. It's only since electric cars have entered the scene we suddenly think that's "slow"! Before that with ICE's we would have considered that kind of acceleration as quite decent! We are more or less lieing to ouourselves!
A few EV9 owners in Korea have clocked 800km on the tachometer already. Come facelift, that won't be difficult at all. Alguns donos de EV9 na Coreia já marcaram 800 km no tacômetro. Quando chegar a hora do facelift, isso não será difícil.
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It depends on your needs. I have been driving Ev6 awd gt-line for 1.5 years. Sportiness of ev6 is an important factor for me. However, ev3 would be a perfect daily driver for my wife: fwd and mediocre power wouldn't bother her.
On point!
I wish you could do the same for Niro EV and EV3. This comparison is okay but doesn't give that much idea for the ones awaiting EV3. Niro is a perfect match for EV3 I think, in terms of overall specifications.
I will be test driving Niro EV for the whole week! Thats also the first car I thought about making the comparison video :) Coming!
@@CarSceneKoreaI'd add a hyundai kona ev vs ev3 would be helpful as they are often the 2 choices of Korean cars in the segment for many buyers.
Thanks for another good video. I will buy an EV3 next week. EV6 is too expensive for me as i can not go over 45k.
I'm not from Europe, but it would also be cool and favourable to showcase both the EV3 and EV6 in some European countries🤝🏽. It would surely grow
Coming soon..! 🚀
In countries where pricing for the EV3 has already been published, deliveries will begin towards the end of this year. Also, unless I missed something, the PE/facelift of the EV6 hasn't been unveiled anywhere in Europe yet.
@@Dqtube the EV3 seems promising. If the EV6 has been unveiled, then don't you think the Kia wouldn't release the PE EV6 in Europe because alot more would prefer purchasing the EV6 over the EV3
So, nobody has spoken about EV5, which I think it’s a more comparable car with the EV6
@@eduardocarvalho861 Korea does not get EV5 just yet, so I can't say a thing about it 😭
RWD and 800V, EV6 is a no brainer for me.
I already have EV6, along with first gen Kona 64 kWh.
I reckon the 204 hp Kona is quicker off the line than the EV6. It's also about 2 kWh/100km more efficient.
However, all my long traveling is done with my EV6. My Kona only does local commute.
Cannot agree more!
We have the EV6, and that middle part is not comfortable for long legs as my legs press against it. I have the same problem with our 2021 Nissan Leaf. So, for me, the EV3 looks like a winner not having that to hit my leg on!
Thanks for sharing. Something I would’ve never found out😂
Thanks for the video. How many large suitcases will fit into the trunk of the ev3, while the back seats are normally up.?
Hope you'd find your answer here:
Kia EV3 Dimensions & Measurements Detailed Review | Exact Size & Space Analysis revealed
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Thank you for this comparison. I'd say the EV3 will be better for taxis and Uber, as it's better suited to European streets than the Ioniq 5 or EV6. Thanks to the large battery, it can be used almost non-stop in city traffic as it can charge up enough range during an average snack break.
Indeed. I can't wait to see people traveling over 700km(this will be easy) and 800km(I know this will happen).
@@CarSceneKorea 700km?! Wow!
ANYBODY can do 500km easy with EV3 regardless of how one drives. So mainly doing a city drive only, 700km+ won't be all that difficult to achieve.
Thank you for the comparison.
I'm about to buy a new car and these two models are exactly what I'm looking for.
What is irrelevant for virtually the whole world is the test for consumption at higher speeds. Because here in Germany there are still motorways with a really unlimited speed limit.
Good that Hyundai Motor Group offers IONIQ 5 N and EV6 GT :)
I own a new Niro EV. I'm not sure it's really worth me moving to an EV3.
Just not enough of a technical or ergonomic upgrade from what I can see.
I think I already have an answer for you, but will save it until I do another intensive Niro EV test drive next week :) Coming soon!
We're leasing our Niro EV and the lease is up in a few months. I'm trying to decide EV3 or EV6.
Finished test driving Niro EV, I couldn't find one thing that Niro EV prevails over EV3, maybe except for the price if you can get some good deals on it😭
Interested on companions on ev3 / ioniq 5 seems like a closer comparison? even PE ev6 vs ioniq 5
EV6 & IONIQ 5 are direct competitors while there isn't a direct one yet from Hyundai for EV3. Closest one for the time being would be Kona EV.
CarSceneKorea, great content keep up the amazing work
Thanks, will do! 🙌
Great video mate, one incentive regarding one pedal (full regen mode) is a HUGE disc/pad reduction in costs for example my1st gen E niro only has the paddle to bring the vehicle to a stop i have used it for 111,000 miles without an issue. But importantly ive save for each 100k miles in all my previous 4 kia diesel taxis £2300! Thats two sets of discs and six sets of pads on the front and one set of discs and 3 sets of rear pads not being changed 😂 my 110k miles eniros front and rear pads are like brand new so ICE drivers should think carefully NOT using full regen or spend thousands of pounds/euros/dollars etc 😊😊😊 Cheers
On point! Those things do add up indeed. Glad you like it! 👍
It would been interesting to see how the KIA EV lineup would have developed if the EV3 had been released first.
More EV series coming!
My father has just ordered a new EV6 GT-Line S AWD with the Heat Pump and finished in Wolf Grey. It should be here in December, just before Christmas. It certainly has improved over the pre facelifted model and has great features over my Ioniq 6, as a natural evolution in feature set. Keep up the great content. Could you check with Kia Korea when you next speak to them to see if the UA-cam streaming services in the ccNC OS head units will eventually be supported outside of Korea, such as in the UK cars and when that might be rolled out?
Each market gets different OTT services hence the different menu we see in each infotainment system as you know. I'm pretty sure Kia Europe is working to their best ability to introduce all kinds of OTT to each market🤞
Thank you! Looking forward to your EV3 long distance video 💖
Working on it 💪
Interesting video. I have the Ev6 and was considering the Ev 3 because of its compact size. But having watched your video not sure now. I think it will be a back to back test drive with my current Ev 6 the new Ev 6 and the ev3 to judge for myself when the time comes to change my car.
Did my video leave you puzzled? 🤯
Great video! I do hope to see more!
Is there an internal hard drive for the front and rear cameras? If so, what is the drive size and is it upgradable?
Thanks!
Micro SD cards, not sure how much memory it will support, but the OEM ones are 64GB.
I would add love your work and cant wait for the new Kia Sportage facelift...i have found some pictures and if are true it will look great
Covering it asap of course, your #1 source everything KDM 😎
@@CarSceneKorea 👏🔥💪
Danke und Glückwunsch zu den guten Videos in letzter Zeit. Zu diesem Video sagen wir in D. es ist ein Vergleich zwischen Apfel und Birne: Heck- u.Allrad gegen Fronttriebler, Mittelklasse gegen Kompaktklasse. Da müssen konzeptionelle Unterschiede von Anfang an bestehen und wie steht es mit dem Platzangebot im Fond? Für mich besoners wichtig: Welche Konzept- Daten sind über den EV4 bekannt? Mit Ihm sind wir näher am EV6. Danke und weiter so!
Danke für den Kommentar und das Kompliment. Ich habe noch keine Informationen über EV4, werde aber darüber berichten, sobald es hier in Korea vorgestellt wird!
Thanks for the comment and compliment. I have no info about EV4 just yet, I will cover it as soon as it's revealed here in Korea!
Great review, EV6 is a great car but too big for our needs and many European rural roads, so it’s the EV3 for us. Was there a noise comparison (?), if not something for the next video?
A whole bunch of videos on EV3 coming, editing in progress🫥
@@CarSceneKorea Fantastic! you are leading the way with your reviews in English! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Together with my viewers🫶
Thanks for the comparison. Do you know when the EV6 Facelift is coming to the UK?
It typically takes about six months for new models to reach other parts of the globe 🥲
@@CarSceneKorea thanks!
It’s out now in the UK, released in mid to late September. Most dealers now have showroom models and test drive models available. They are fantastic!
Could you please advise the difference between both models regarding leg space at the back seats. Thank you!
EV6 provides much larger leg space on the second row seat no matter how you configure the EV3.
Thank you for the video. So how long did the ev3 run till the battery died vs ev6? I like the way EV6 looks and I did give it a thought year ago but decided to go to bmw instead. Tho now ID3 is arrving and bmw is leaving and I'am really looking forward to have that smaller car with modern use of space and great effiency with good cargo space.
I didn't do the long distance test drive with EV6 yet. Anyone would easily do 500km with fully charged EV3.
great review. how is ev3's suspension compare to tesla model y sr? ı assume confort in list 1-ev6 2-tesla model y 3- ev3 (ı drove tesla y but it was too stiff but ı havent drive ev6 and ev3) ı like hear your thoughts
As much as I wish to share my thoughts on Tesla, I've only briefly test drove a Model 3.
Hey DK...love your videos but no idea why UA-cam is turning on closed captions every single time in your videos,. I fully understand you no issue, not like you are talking Korean but English. The other thing every time an ad comes on the closed captions reset and re-enable themselves.
It might have to do with all the closed captions I have for my videos 🧐 I'll take a look.
Will uk EV3 have the front/rear dash cams ?
If other cars got it before i.e. EV6, then it surely will be a possibility.
We drive a Kia Niro EV 2022. Would you say it's close in size to EV3 or EV6?
Somewhere between the two, but a bit more closer to EV3.
the turning circle if the Ev6 and Ion5 is very big. in Germany it is a bummer against the great ID3/MEB cars. Looking forward to test this EV3, it looks like a great car.
EV3 is much smaller, it is very similar to Kia Seltos/Hyundai Kona :)
i am having a difficult moment for finding fabric seats version of the ev3, the very baseline version. can u help me out guys ?
I actually am working on the edit of that, the Air trim!
As an eSoul-driver for 3 years: Never again a fwd bev.
EV3 with rwd or awd would be perfect for me. So the race is started: EV3 rwd or Tesla M2 - which one will be deliverable at first 😉
Could you share more of your insight on never again a FWD BEV part? I'm really curious!
Kia niro ev here. I'll also never have a fwd ev again. Absolute terrible performance in snow and slippery conditions. The bad tuning of the TC in the first few years didn't help either.
@@CarSceneKorea You can practically never use the power because the front axle has too little traction when accelerating. It is extreme on wet roads (e.g. starting off in a bend) and even worse on icy roads. In addition, even in the context of fwd vehicles, Kia and Hyundai have poor control systems. There are fwd-bev that can do better. Kia/Hyundai once improved this (not really) as part of a software update, but this only consisted of reducing the torque. However, the power and torque then make no sense if neither can be used due to mechanic design weaknesses.
FWD is OK as a cheap daily driver, but for those who enjoy driving dynamics, fwd is error by design. Btw - this was an never ending discussion when BMW started to build fwd in the smaller models. An abolute nogo for BMW enthusiasts. The theory behind it: Google for Kamm's circle / circle of forces.
What's more: Fwd makes a small turning circle difficult. As an example: Renault Zoe (fwd) has the same turning circle like VW ID.7 (rwd)
Thanks for sharing. I am well aware of the vehicle dynamics of a FWD & RWD. Hyundai Motor Group does and can make a FWD car fun, there's a whole brand of it, the Hyundai N. You did give me perfectly understandable and viable reason for a no on FWD EV, it sure is more "sensitive" and difficult to drive compared to a RWD of a same/similar performance. There would also be a lack of driving pleasure aspect of a car being a FWD, but if the result of a FWD EV yields lower, spacious, cost-effective vehicle, I'd be all yes for that. Of course, that's limited to a city driver, nothing too sporty or performance vehicle. Once again, thanks for sharing!
what is the weight difference between 58 kwh ev6 vs 63 kwh ev6 ?
Good job!! I an from Hong Kong. Any ideas on when the EV3 (rhd) will be available in HK? And the estimated selling price, please.
It typically takes about six months for new models to reach other parts of the globe 🥲
Not sure if Kia proposed the car being in Hong Kong though. Check with the local dealership.
@@CarSceneKorea hey, what is the selling price of EV3 in Korea then?
Replied you on the other comment :)
Starting price:
The base model (Standard) starts at 42.08 million KRW (approximately $30,700-$31,000)
Trim levels and pricing:
Standard model:
• Air: 42.08 million KRW ($30,802)
• Earth: 45.71 million KRW ($33,459)
• GT Line: 46.70 million KRW ($34,184)
Long Range model:
• Air: 46.50 million KRW ($34,038)
• Earth: 50.13 million KRW ($36,695)
• GT Line: 51.08 million KRW ($37,390)
Prices after incentives:
After tax benefits, the starting price is expected to be around 39.95 million KRW ($29,243) for the Standard model
With government and local subsidies, prices could range from:
• 30 to 35 million KRW ($21,960 to $25,620) for the Standard model
• 35 to 40 million KRW ($25,620 to $29,280) for the Long Range model
I love your channel/Content!
Thanks 😍
I have read what happened in a car park in Korea that a Merc with battery was burning and is it true that now in Korea closed car parks are now banning batery charghers?
Some private properties, parking lots did do that i deed. Not all “Korea” though obviously. Few are recommending EVs to park on a ground level rather than underground ones.
@@CarSceneKorea ok thank you for answering 💪
Still no sign of the longer EV3 usage, everyone is posting the small exactly same boring review videos without the most interesting tech information
I have driven the car for over 1,000 km but I am really behind my schedule editing the video. Working on it as soon as possible. And it will not be boring. I promise you that.
I love EV3 but I hate the middle table it's looks like a very bad ideia. I'm waiting for a review on the EV5. Do you know where you gonna have a chance on that model? Keep your great work!!
The base - or lower trims - will have a regular arm rest. Korea does not get EV5 just yet, I will be reviewing the car asap!
I was hoping for the AWDj for the extra horsepower. That’s okay, the Ioniq 5 suits my needs fine so I’ll keep waiting for the 2025.
EV3 GT coming 😎
@@CarSceneKorea That’s exciting. Can’t wait to hear more about that. Thanks.
Geeia, here we say Key-Yah, lol. Yes, the full GT model will have AWD in the USA.
A rear-wheel drive EV3 would be a fun, almost hot-hatch car.
At least we will see the EV3 GT 😎
@@CarSceneKoreawill that have dual motors?
Nothing confirmed, but it better be 🤣
@@CarSceneKorea agreed, and hopefully with the availability to disconnect the front motor for some serious drifting 😊
Nice.
j'aime beaucoup la EV3 . merci pour ce partage.
Merci d'avoir regardé ! J'espère que le sous-titre fait son effet !
Thanks for wathcing! Hope the subtitle is doing its work!
Yes. Merci. @@CarSceneKorea
Has the thigh support on back seat of the new EV6 been improved compared to the old version? Because that is my biggest concern with the EV6.
Nothing greatly noticeable tbh.
Great comments and nice comparison. This is what I expected with the wheelbase and car weight being determining factors in ride.
FWIW, I am not a fan of the hvac/system controls on our EV6. We are constantly, accidentally hitting the Auto control when adjusting the radio volume. (Yes, I know there are other ways to control it, but we are veteran knob-turners.) The first generation Chevrolet Volt had haptic capacitance touch controls and we did not like them there either. Chevrolet dropped this control setup in the second generation Volt and it was a much appreciated improvement. In this case the Ioniq5 and the EV3 have the preferable design. It's not all about looks. Ergonomics and real world use are important.
What about the Navigation system? So far our experience with the 2024 EV6 Nav is poor. Updating has been a nightmare and the system at times has been seriously inaccurate. Has this change in the EV6 facelift or in the EV3?
Glad my commentary was helpful and relatable! I use CarPlay or AA mostly and run the factory navi on the background to utilize the suspension features associated with it - if the car is equipped with such. There is a room for improvement with the OEM navigation indeed.
@@CarSceneKorea It would be good to add the impressions of the lousy nav system in the reviews. Maybe by pointing out the pros and cons, Hyundai/Kia will improve these weaknesses.
The nav system works great in Korea tbh, but it seems that's not the case for the whole world. When comparing it to other brands, HMG navis are quite nice although it may be limited to Korea only.
EVs don't work well for conventional use in my area, BUT i like what Hyundai/Kia is doing with them.
As always very instructive video with lot of information.
On my side, I'll go for the EV3 because living in France, smaller car is better and frunk for my dog seems better with ev3
Agreed! 💯
Thank you for this great comparison. I prefer the compact proportions and boxy styling of EV3 which improves interior space and practicality. I'm hoping the EV3 is sold in Canada, as most EVs here are too large, heavy, expensive and inefficient for my needs. It's interesting that EV3 will be FWD, I think RWD might be a better choice, as the updated RWD Polestar is apparently a much better drive.
That probably was to get that every centimeter of the trunk count. Is most likely that we will see the all-wheel-drive version with the GT version.
@@CarSceneKorea Good point, however the driving dynamics would likely be improved with RWD on the single motor version, and single motor EVs are typically more efficient and work well in many regions with good winter tires, or even all weather tires to avoid switching between seasons.
I can't wait for the EV7 which is hopefully a smaller version of EV9
We are hoping to buy a small EV in the next year or two. Right now the new Kona looks to be the best available choice, but we'll strongly consider the EV3 if it comes to Canada by then.
Do test drive it, especially if it is Kona Electric you are considering.
I'm glad that Hyundai/Kia offers choices to their customers. Thanks for the video! I prefer the EV3 because it reminds me of my previous Kia Soul EV that I miss a lot.
Which car did you switch over to from Soul EV?
@@CarSceneKorea I now have a Kona 2019 gas version.
I think it's one of very rare cases where people switch over from an EV back to ICE. Care to tell me more? Personally am really curious!
@@CarSceneKorea the pandemic destroyed my finances 😞 however I could've probably kept the car had I been smarter. Now I'm doing better and will not make the same mistake! I can't wait to go back electric!
@@Gerry090 I didn't see that coming, my apologies😭Soul EV was great back then, however, the evolution of EVs are just out of this world and you have a ton of EVs to choose from. The fun awaits!
For me, it's the EV3. I'm older so I don't care so much about warp speed. I need something that's easy to drive in the city, has good range, and is efficient on my monthly 250 mile road trips. I'm looking forward to the extended drive video.
I’m sorry it took forever. It is finally uploaded.
@@CarSceneKorea Thanks! I enjoyed your video. I'm looking forward to putting one of these in my driveway.
I'm going to visit Korea just to thank the people that built my Ev6. I'm serious best car I've ever owned.
I couldn’t agree more😎
Ordered the EV6 Plus Edition last week, I have been driving the e-Niro for the last 3,5 years and also had holidays to France & Italy where i was really disappointed with the time it took to charge the car. That and the battery capacity was the main reason i also wouldn’t buy the EV3
When it comes to size, the EV5 sounds good for me. But what bothers me is that the EV6 and the EV3 are getting facelifts, but the EV5 will stay in its older design. If I get a new car which is a huge investment, I want it new. So I might go for the EV6 instead. Or will the EV5 get an update soon?
Perhaps you are confusing the EV5 to something else? That car is also kinda brand new.
Sounds like you were referring to IONIQ 5 😮
@@CarSceneKorea Thank you for your response. No I'm talking about the EV5. Like the KIA logo is still central on the steering wheel, while the new facelift for the EV3 and EV6 have the logo smaller and more upper right. There's a big chance I'm just making faulty assumptions and that I'm misinformed. But when I saw that, I figured that they didn't implement the new facelift stuff from the EV3 and EV6 in the EV5.
@@nxtlvlnlkr5312 The current EV5 is not a global model, but is primarily intended for China (as cheap as possible to have a chance against local brands) and will be introduced in a few other markets later. It doesn't have the same "genes" as other models in the EVx line.
@@Dqtube I see, that explains it, thank you!
So, are you saying the updated EV6 doesn't brake until zero, when using the auto mode?
I thought the sales guy told me it could do that... Which is important, because i Really liked that on the EV3
Nope, EV3 is the only car from Hyundai Motor Group that has the feature until now.
Can’t wait for an EV2, as that’s the size I need. Hopefully Kia make it before other models come out to tempt me 😜
Coming!
@@CarSceneKorea unfortunately they’ve decided not bring it to the Australian market, as apparently we don’t buy small SUV’s. I find whoever did that epic piece of research, to be terribly out of touch.
Comparison between Ioniq 5 PE vs EV 6 facelift?
If you could refer to each car's review, that'd be the different. There isn't much tbh, both an upgrade from their predecessor, IONIQ 5 focusing more of Hyundai's mid-class family EV SUV, while EV6 keeping that "sportiness" the Kia brand always pursues.
fuck that ev3 table thing
Base model does not get it😂
I'm really curious about the unannounced (but spied) EV4 hatchback for Europe. If it brings the 81.4 kWh battery of the EV3 and dual motor it will be mega! 👌
I will cover it asap!
Please, say also how many kWh/100km. It's used in Europe and more understandable.
I don't think I'd be able to "say" it during my reviews since I am not used to it like you are not used to km/kWh. I'll try to include it in the editing!
عالی دمت گرم❤
متشکرم
Thank you!
EV3는 Niro EV 대비 해서 보면...음... 거의 모든 면에서 조금씩 나아지고, 배터리에서 많이 나아진 차량인데, 가격이 낮아졌으므로, 전체적으로 보면...상당히 많이 좋아진 차량이죠.
비교 컨텐츠 위해서 지금 렌트해서 타고있는 중인데 EV3보다 나은점을 두 눈 크게 뜨고 찾아보고 있는중입니다(아직까진 못찾음).
0-100 kph in roughly 8 seconds is plenty powerful!
Couldn’t complain being a city driver :)
Can we stop calling the ev6 monstrosity a face-lift? Maybe botched cosmetic surgery is a better fit. It looked better before. They turned a supercar into a bland sedan.
Would you believe me if the car looks much better in person? 🤔
@CarSceneKorea no beautiful crazy body lines, no sale. That is what makes the current models so eye popping and gets the constant "what car is that" Glad I have the 2023. I hope they decide to go back to the supercar look.
Well, hope you'd give it a chance and see one in person - is all I've got to say :)
No rear wiper,no thanks.
That's basically you are saying "I have a poor driving skill".
IONIQ 5 really needed one, not so sure about the EV6 though. EV3 has one, very well hidden.
유립에 판매되는 ev3가 이번주부터 만들어서 다음주부터 시승과 판매 위해서 출발할겁니다. 프랑스 스페인 노르웨이 스위스 덴마크 루마니아 등 출발 합니다
해외 및 외신들의 반응이 무척 궁금합니다 🙌
If KIA catches up on efficiency, connectivity and streaming services I believe Tesla will be in big trouble soon as there will be not so much difference anymore.
Not to forget that others offer 360° cam,HUD and other goodies Teslas don't even have.
I can't wait for a real life efficiency test of this thing!
If I watch UA-cam on a 12.3 inch screen or a 15 inch screen is not that big of a difference in a car.
I don't care about acceleration, as roughly 8 seconds 0-60 is plenty for me.
It's only since electric cars have entered the scene we suddenly think that's "slow"!
Before that with ICE's we would have considered that kind of acceleration as quite decent!
We are more or less lieing to ouourselves!
Thanks for sharing great insight of yours!
Wow
سلام میشه ترجمه فارسی بزارید لطفا❤
Coming soon!
به زودی!
Compro ev9 se tiver maior autonomia....500klms e pouco....800 klms o ideal
A few EV9 owners in Korea have clocked 800km on the tachometer already. Come facelift, that won't be difficult at all.
Alguns donos de EV9 na Coreia já marcaram 800 km no tacômetro. Quando chegar a hora do facelift, isso não será difícil.
The winner is Ionic 5 :)
🤢🤮 no Tesla .... never!