NEW KIA EV3: Is this the electric car that rewrites the rules? | Electrifying
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The Kia EV3 is an all-electric ‘B-segment SUV’, which is industry speak for ‘a small-ish, SUV-ish hatchback.’ At 4.3-metres long, it’s a touch smaller than the Kia Niro EV, bigger than the Jeep Avenger and a very similar size to the VW ID.3 and Volvo EX30. This is an important car for Kia because compact SUVs like this make up almost a third of all new cars sold in Europe and from our first look we think the EV3 is great all rounder that may well become the car to beat in its class.
One of its strong points will be its driving range and efficiency, as the EV3 gets a WLTP range of 373 miles from the 81.4kWh usable battery. It’ll be fairly affordable, too; the EV3 will cost from around £33,000 when it arrives later in 2024. Given the range, the big car tech that it offers and those funky EV9-inspired looks, that’s a lot of car for the money.
Details of the powertrain are still under wraps, but the EV3 sits on a modified version of the E-GMP platform that also underpins the EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, so we’d expect to see front-wheel drive - and possibly even a fast, dual-motor, four-wheel drive variant arriving at a later date.
The EV3 specialises in offering lots of big car tech. Some of it will be optional, but you’ll be able to have heated and ventilated front seats and a head-up display. Kia’s semi-autonomous drive system, which will stop-and-start the car with the flow of the traffic, beam the speed limit onto the dash and keep the car in its lane, will be standard across the range.
It’s the first Kia to get some new nifty regenerative braking technology which means you can opt for different levels of one-pedal driving so if full regeneration isn’t your thing you can calm it down a little. The EV3 will also feature vehicle to load and vehicle to grid increasingly common on electric cars, but still not available on VW Group models.
Full pricing and equipment levels haven’t been confirmed, but expect the EV3 to start from around £33,000 and run right up to more than £40,000.
Join Ginny as she takes a first look around the new Kia EV3. Has Kia built a winner? Let us know in the comments below.
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If you live in the country and tend to get power cuts, Vehicle to Load is brilliant!. During the last storm, with creative use of extension leads, had the fridge, freezer, microwave, some portable lights and the TV running off an Ioniq 5 for 3 days, fantastic.
really? i ran a 5k ac, tv, computer, and fridge for 8 days off a champion 2k cube generator that i paid $250 for.
A petrol generator - I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole - so last century 😂
@@MrSGL21 How good is your $250 generator as a car?
@@patriotbarrow how good is an ev as a generator? Hint it doesn't produce power it only stores it.
@MGcyclist tell us all how you've never without electricity for more than a few hours without telling us you've never been without electricity for more than a few hours.
I have used V2L quite a bit since owning an Ioniq 5. My camping gear is now electric ( induction hob and fridge), used V2L in a couple of power cuts to keep the freezer and fishtank going, plus sometimes use it as a cheap energy source to heat my home office when it's just me at home (using stored overnight electric in the day), so I don't think it is a gimmick and is a must have for me now. Ev3 is now a contender for my next EV, thanks for the video.
Kia, Hyundai are setting the standard for solid, reliable well thought out EV’s.
I'm beginning to think that Kia have really nailed it with their EV offerings, overtaking Audi (who really haven't), Mercedes (not quite there yet) and BMW (almost there) on the way.
Germans art behind in EVs that's why EU postponed their scheduled transition to the non emission cars....anyway German car heyday is over the hill n getting to the end.
I think Renault are also turning out some nice EVs, Mégane, Scenic, the lovely '5' and even '4' which is on the horizon. I am looking forward to seeing the Skoda Elroq and Epic too. But with cars like the Kia, why would you look at VW group (maybe excluding the upcoming Skoda's), BMW or Mercedes?
Can't wait to see it in real. I'm waiting for a nice small EV with a decent range for a long time! I hope they'll sell it in Canada
This KIA EV3 is so electrifyingly beautiful. Wow!!
She had me at "never have to pay subscriptions for options"
Which bit befuddled you? Need a definition of ‘subscriptions’?
@@oliver90owner Some manufacturers are charging monthly subscriptions for options such as sat nav, heated seats. Kia are stating they will not do that.
@@shaywhelan1 I know that. From your post I thought you didn’t. Apologies for not understanding your posting.
@@oliver90owner Chevy is charging customers after 8 years of ownership to use some of the infotainment system.. truly a scummer thing. For that reason alone, I am just leaning on kia. I just wish toyota put a focus on EV.
We had a power cut a week ago and being able to plug the fridge freezer into the car would have been very useful
You can do the same with a 12V inverter. Attach it to your car's 12V battery and turn the car on. This works particularly well with EVs since the traction battery will charge the 12V battery as necessary. Perfect for emergencies.
Will be a top seller in no time.
KIa is certainly kicking a lot of goals these days and I am looking forward to driving one when they arrive in Australia. Vehicle to load is a fantastic option and yes I would use it regularly: camping, as an integrated power source through my smart meter when the the grid prices go through the roof. It should be one of the most important options for consumers, and yes, European manufacturers are laggards in that space.
Looks like a great car that will do so well in the UK. Kia are fantastic in the EV space.
V2H (Vehicle to Home) and V2G (Vehicle to Grid) is very important to me and a must have. This car looks amazing, I love it and will order a test drive as soon as it's available.
Reading Kia’s press release it only has V2L.
There's so much to like about this car, looks, practicality, range, BUTTONS and tech. Kia really are on top of their EV game.
If I had to be picky I prefer the charge flap to be on the front, no heads up display (?) and the DC charging speed is a bit slow (tho this will preserve the battery) but meh. I like the narrower screens...when driving you can rest your fingers on the top of the screen and use your thumb. I'm really not into big screens
Just take my money now!
Charging point should be on the rear, IMO. Reverse into the charging space and make your first move, afterwards, a safe one. (drive out frontwards!)
@@oliver90owner I prefer front tbh but rear would be fine. I don't really see the logic in a side charge point. Not a deal breaker tho, lovely car
@@stevewest131 Tesla’s are on the side and are perfectly OK, I might suggest. Not a problem for them.
Mine is on the side. Only a problem is my drive is not quite wide enough…
I suppose sensible side positioning is on the driver side but I don’t think think that holds true for all models.
Compromises, compromises, but driving forwards from a parking spot is an important safety factor. There are other safety points in reverse parking.
Proper drivers reverse park wherever/whenever possible. Supermarket carparks are the worst for encouraging frontwards parking.
Nice. And thank God it hasn’t got the dated Tesla 1 screen no button nonsense.
Reminds me of a Bertone Citroen concept. It’s a great looking and distinctive car.
Your question on V2L and V2G. V2L is definitely very useful, no need to elaborate. V2G is a bit more controversial. First, the special V2G chargers are as expensive as a home battery that fits on a hybrid inverter. Second, if the car battery is an LFP it would probably not hurt the life, but a ternary battery... I'm not sure if you want to limit the life of it for using as a home battery.
If it drives as the 9, this 3 with the 81 kWh battery and a 600km range is going to be a killer. This is a car I'd want to buy.
The EV3 actually only has v2l.
Most now believe there will be no real battery degradation when discharging and recharging at such low rates for v2g
Looks a good size for families. Would prefer a non-SUV body style, but I like a lot of the details and styling of it.
Same
One of my favorite features is vehicle to load and at this price it is fantastic!
Looks like a winner. Waiting for more details.
A great review on the EV3 Ginny, oh and as I am watching this on Saturday evening, I'm sure that by now, your concerns about Man Utd's recent performance has been well and truly quashed with a few glasses of your favourite, after watching the FA Cup :-)
22kW AC is impressive for a 'budget' car. If this were BYD it would be 7kW. Looking forward to seeing this in Australia.
22kW is the reason the Zoe is the only small EV that interests me (other than the Smart Fortwo!).
Will have to be
Under $40000 AUD to compete
@@wcrash9361 no chance 🤣 under 40 you're looking at the Chinese brands like MG, GWM and BYD. Wish it were under 40. More like high 50 starting.
@@HuyTranimal in that case it will not sell well
Thank for a great preview.
The bit which caught my eye was vehicle to grid. We have a battery installation at home of about the size of the entry level EV3. Being able to double that by using the car in extremis (we get power cuts about 4 times a year) really appeals. Apart from that I would probably want a 4WD option which I could get with Smart or Mini at a price.
Vehicle to load is great for me, useful when camping, my garden tools. Vehicle to grid will be perfect too
Thought the front seats were going to spin around like second row in Ev9?
Charge port location is North American NACS friendly, well done Kia we need a vehicle that can pull up to a Tesla Version 3 supercharger without any issues especially being a 400volt design battery pack, 30 minutes 10-80 is just fine, give us road trippers time to grab a bit and go to the Lue!
I like it and will consider it in the future. Charging is a bit slow though
Any body know how many watts the onboard inverter puts out? And, is it a pure sine wave inverter?
Interesting proposal, i believe Is a Boxy versione of the Niro , unfortunately the charging at right Is blocking usage in small european garages . I choose Niro for thi reason wirh plug in front , bad booking but useful
amazing car, the only drawback for me is the 100 k charging power, hope it makes 200k soon
Oh I love this car 😍
So my head (or wallet) is saying "wait for the Citroen eC3 and see what thta is like" (I realise apples and oranges)
My heart is saying, "get down the Kia showroom and put down a deposit... NOW!"
Well another car to add to my 'test drive list', a couple of years ago there was little choice, now we are not only getting exciting cars but also affordable cars.
Thanks electrifying team for a great review.
the only reason I'd be likely to use V2L is to keep the freezer going in a long power cut, and it'd have to be a long one. I wouldn't use v2g at all with current battery chemistries.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Man United vs Palace game.
Sincerely a Palace fan.
Love the looks of this will certainly be on my list along with the EX30 when I look to change later this year.
Not sure when it will be available to test drive or order though?
I've been in an EX30 and it is hopeless for rear legroom and foot room. Even the shorter Mini Aceman seems to have it beat.
the price of the larger battery one ??
YAY for the buttons! It even has my preferred side-by-side cupholders. If consumer don't need to haul big loads or big families, it'll be a winner. I don't perceive that it has a heads-up display, and I don't know if it has a digital rear view mirror. These are both great features that I've grown to love. Hahaha! I see that you took a "clap" leaf out of Nicola's book. The top-of-the-line range is outstanding, but the charging speed could be better, like in other E-GMP siblings. I hope they'll be building them on this side of the pond in the factory due to open in Q4 this year.
You could probably get an aftermarket HUD
Not only HUD, but all options for ev9 are included - in Korea
Fortunately, the price was released in Korea, and it's cheaper than Kona ev
Looks very nice. I really like Kia's design language with their EV range, although the upcoming facelifted EV6 doesn't look as good as the previous one imo. Be interested to see how the EV3 compares to my Peugeot e2008, which I would also consider to be a compact SUV rival, although you didn't mention it. I'll be checking the EV3 out when it's available - when will it be available?
V2 grid!? That's very good
V2 load
@@SideQuestStijn she said to grid, which I was very surprised by, was this a mistake
I have never really liked Korean design, especially not Hyundai. But this thing does look just amazing! Well done KIA.
What is Korean design? 🙄
I liked the Kia Soul, weird enough to be different, I just never liked the interior. I also liked the Skoda Yeti too, but that was not electrified. I guess I like boxy looking vehicles because a Defender is also up their on my list.
Man that turned Kia/Hyundai design around was Peter Schreyer, ex VAG/
Battery to home is vital, using the car as a domestic battery makes the most sense to me.
Do you live in rural Africa where power cuts are all the time or in North Korea?
@@geraldh.8047 Happens quite often in America. It just happened last night to me.
@@geraldh.8047power cuts do happen. But I want it for EVERY DAY charging. Run my house when my electricity rates are high during the day, recharge at night when it's cheap. Or maybe you have solar and you want to store some of that for use in the evening. Those are uses I would do nearly every day. And if I need to jump in the car and go somewhere, I can still just go do that.
That said, there's no indication that this car will be able to do that yet. The systems haven't done to market yet. So we'll see.
@@geraldh.8047great in event of power cuts of course but using car battery for the house means charging car battery with low cost off peak or free solar electricity then run the house for days. It’ll be a game changer and …. Very useful in event of power cut.
@@Cyrribrae There is one car that can already do this. The Ford F150. The necessary home integration hardware to actually use this will cost you about ~10k$. Why the hell would you want this? You will NEVER be able to make that back just by charging cheaper and running your house during the day. With Tesla Cybertruck it's cheaper IF you already have a powerwall but since you probably don't - cost is also about ~10k$.
Why are you willing to spend a third or a fourth of the price of the EV3 on this?
A better review than the Fully Charged Show. Well done Ginny 😊
Fully Charged has been naff for a while. Way too much filler in their videos
@@riaz8783 granted, however I cannot stand Nicola reviews.
I wonder why they made this one front drive, maybe to a litte bit more of boot space?
They’re not headrests! They are HEAD RESTRAINTS! To help prevent whiplash injuries in a rear end collision.
YAH duhhh!>
V2L and V2G brilliant if your home optimised to suit. but bi-directional chargers are expensive.
Did I just hear the Kia Starmer lights?!
Is this replacing the Niro EV? Or will they co-exist?
Vehicle to home charging is a feature I desire greatly. Not just in power emergencies, but to adjust my home power usage to when rates are cheap from the grid. Even better if it will talk to solar panels and work as a mobile/versatile everyday energy storage solution. Most cars spend 90%+ parked. I'd like to put that to use at least a little
Car manufacturers should develop car roofs with embedded solar. Van roofs will obviously have more roof square meters.
Could anyone please test the boot space with a guitar (full size acoustic in a case/electric in flight-safe case) and just let me know if it can fit in the boot? I'm fed up of cars with silly proportions that mean using the back seat for such valuable items. I've seen some people use golf-clubs, but that's far too small to be a good test.
how is the different levels of regeneration NEW TECH. i have 3 levels to choose from in my Honda E
Can you actually plug the kettle in inside the car though?
This will sell by the ship load to london Uber drivers. How will the NMC chemistry stand up over time compated to LFP?
Looks amazing, and another great video 😊😊❤❤
When will it be appearing in UK showrooms? I'm not sure if we should be holding off on getting our new car until we can at least try it. Shame the cupholders are placed so inconveniently low - as bad as the Scenic
I have watched a lot of your videos and I like them incl this one. However would be nice if you also mention the distance in kilometer. Thanks :)
Multiply by 0.6…
I’m not sure where KIA fits in the car brand league these days. They certainly make some superb EVs and seem to be the upcoming car brand that’s quite out there. Seeing more and more on the road. I have an EV6 and I think it’s absolutely brilliant making the swap to an electric vehicle a breeze. Couldn’t have imagined myself buying a KIA a few years ago where it would def have been and Audi or BMW for me.
i really love the design, nice job Kia !
That is a nice video review, thanks.
We like that EV. Wonder what it will cost.
We would have loved to have that V2H and V2G in our new Citroën ë-C3 Max, That was something we were waiting for, but no EV in 2024 that we could afford has it.
Possibly the Renault 5 E-tech, but that is due to arrive in a year, and only the €32.000 version has it. And that has a NMC battery, witch is not our favorite.
V2L would be a gimmick, that we would probably never use.
A friend had a E Niro with V2L and with it, he was able to support an event, powering a laptop and printer.
Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of other manufacturers
V2L is not a gimmick, I have an allotment (pea patch) and have replaced my mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer & tiller with mains electric versions. I only have to charge one battery and no more blisters trying to start them in the spring, no more smelly petrol spills and oil leaks on the boot floor. When I'm on the road for work I have one of those 1-cup filter coffee makers that saves me quieing at Costa and paying through the nose, I plug it into the 3-pin under the rear seat.
KIa is getting better and better with every new model!
Why the constant comparison to the EV9? Does the UK not get the much more similar Kia EV5?
Constan comparison for sure because you get very much the same tehnologies and features as in the flagship EV9 but in a smaller size and way smaller budger. EV5 will be available for sure, but later.
The EV5 is due launch in the U.K. next year.
Not sure as I think the EV9 looks like it has been designed by a 6yr old, this is going in the right direction, but not there yet. It’s big let down will be dealer/manufacture support
Great job. I like the EV3. As an American I say, Kia can you make a midsize pickup truck?
V2L and V2G will definitivly be used! I will plug it in as a power source to my off-grid cabin instead of using the generator :D
At probably less than a third of daytime electricity to charge the battery, it could easily be cheaper to run items from the car instead of the mains - even with the associated power conversion losses. Def cheaper than any fossil powered generator.
My son in law has a emote garage with no power, very handy being able to use V2L for power tools when needed. Not every tool comes with a battery.
Are you sure "the Megane can match it" in terms of interior space? You have so much leg room there in the back, while Megane is known to be almost impossible to sit in the back by adults. It looks like strikingly more room in the back for the Kia.
EV3 GT Line with HUD and EV3 silver wheels please. The black wheels of the GT Line are just way too much black, or EV3 LR with HUD and GT Line Steering wheel.
Vwhicle to grid is good. Other than that and hopefully lower price the Niro EV seems more spacious with pretty much all the same tech and facility, including vehicle to load inside and out.
it appears the closest competitor is the EX30, at least here in the US. some say Solterra/bz4x but Kia always offers more than the comp.
Good news, this car was green lit for the USA
To me, the Megane is a much closer equivalent. Almost identical length, boot capacity and interior space. But Megane is let down by the limited battery capacity. This EV3 shoots straight to the top of my bucket list for when my eNiro gets retired next year.
I use V2L pretty much daily on my Ioniq 5. It powers loads of stuff in my house throughout the day and then I charge the car using cheap energy rates at night, I have used it to power the lawn mover and for many camping trips. It is a major consideration for my next EV that the car has to have V2L. I cannot fathom why cars like the ID Buzz do not have it - that is the perfect EV on the market for camping. VW have missed a trick there.
Frankly, the Megane (you say it is the only one to compete with the roomy interior of the EV3) is really cramped inside, you had maybe the new scenic in mind? 🤔
Do you know braked towing limit? Kia video shows it towing a boat on a trailer so surely better than the 750kg average for other EVs.
First and yes I need this EV
I love It... but... my complaints... charging port in wrong place, battery chemistry NMC, no LFP available and if price will be so close to EX30... I'll take EX30 :)
i'm glad to see that Kia is not falling down the bar soap design hole. But I noticed that some other companies are starting to follow sued with Kia, and what I would call storm trooper chic. That is the say, the designs of the Kia, some BMWs, the Subaru/Toyota electric vehicles, all kind of remind me of a first order Star Wars storm trooper helmet.
That's not a dig, but it just goes to prove that there are styling trends that seem to jump across different car manufacturers. I will say, I much prefer this to the soap because it seems like it's easier to execute unique details in this style that it is in that style.
I wonder if it has camp mode, dog mode or trailer hitch...
Its a box, only very slightly different to every other suv box on the road. We love our current diesel Kia but its replacement will probably be the Cupra Born as it has some style and imagination.
Looks different I suppose.
Just don’t need another SUV. Can’t we have some normal cars from Kia?
SUV is the new normal, especially for a world car built and offered in so many regions.
If you read the size details, you might regard it a bigger muscle hatchback.
The pistachio green is rather nice indeed
Got hyundai ev5 coffee machine goes everywhere 😊 we also have eletric hot plate for them sausage eggs and bacon butties hum hum❤
Kia EV3 suppose to be around USD25k, but now i am not sure it will price like that anymore
It never supposed to. Kia announced early on that the EV3 will be starting at $/€33-35k
@@bullshitbingo2259 exactly... EV2, yes, but EV3 no.
@@zych84 How about incentive if they build it in Georgia?
I'll be interested to see Hyundai's equivalent as they will be higher class as it was with the Kona vs the Niro, think Hyundai dictate to Kia they release first then Hyundai come out but then Genesis behind both of them with their luxury suite and of course at the price. Not the first tray, think F150 lightning was first with the laptop tray. Let's get Mike in this car for those of us that are in the 6'+ bracket mind you Jack has reviewed this on Fully Charged as well so that'll be the one for us taller folk to check out. So which EV5 or EV3 will replace the Niro is the next question for Kia.
BMW are starting to look like old Kia cars. And Kia is killing it out there.
If someone would’ve told me I’d rather drive a KIA EV3 than a similar BMW even if I get them for free I’d have called them crazy haha
We will be looking at a new EV in about 12 months' time. The Renault Scenic e-Tech is the current favourite but we will definitely look at this one
So sleek and dynamic
Lovely looking, lots of nice features and practical car. At times the presenter did a very good job when describing the car. I didn’t like it at first because the introduction which felt rather condescending. It does depend on how much the drive away costs really are. Front wheel drive is does not appeal much however.
Very impressed with your choice of football team Ginny👍
That's the first EV I'd be interested in. I like it
I hope they don’t try to replace the Niro with this. Love my Niro Ev 2023
I think the Niro EV will eventually be phased out but it’s got a facelift upcoming so it’s not going anywhere for a while
It’s all about the price. No one is gonna pay more for Niro EV than EV3. Hopefully long range battery will not be overpriced.
My first car was a very similar colour…😳
Did you notice when you were sat in the back there were 2x Cybermen sat in front of you…🤔
Have they suggested a “when” yet… as I was interested in the Renault 5 two years ago but no sign LOL …
😂 🤖
Looks great but dont like white seats and why no AWD version
Another great video presented by "Casual Spice"!
You mention the Megane but this is more comparable to the Volvo XC40 or the new Renault Scenic which quotes a WLTP of 380 miles.
This shows another significant step forward both on tech and with pricing, the developments in the next few years to compete with this will only make the market exciting
No real tech advances tbh.
What tech are you talking about? I saw nothing new. And it doesn't fast charge and it is not the quicker of the line. Just a normal, good looking ev. Nothing more, nothing less.
Just needs your trademark "cupholder test" Ginny 😊
From Australia: is there a powerpoint in the boot? I use a folding mobility scooter and it would be handy to charge it whilst driving...
Any mention of towing?
Yes both models tow.
I wonder why it's a 54kwh battery and not 64kwh for standard level entry
It’s 58
A very nice car with plenty of utility and a rear wiper!
Wish the starting price was more in the 27K range
A Niro petrol is £29k.
I like the mini ironing board.
Did she mention that it´s V2X?