Kia has just released pricing and specifications for its smallest EV yet, the 2025 Kia EV3. Set to launch later this month, this small EV is set to be the most affordable electric vehicle offered by the Korean manufacturer. Available in four trim levels, with both standard and extended range options, the Kia EV3 will start at $47,600 plus on road costs.
Offered to rival the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric and the BYD Atto 3, the 2025 Kia EV3 offers up to 604km of WLTP range. Sitting on a modified version of the E-GMP platform seen in the Kia EV6 and EV9 the EV3 has 400-volt architecture and can charge at speeds up to 135kW on a DC charger. Power is always sent to the front wheels.
What powers the 2025 Kia EV3
Kicking off the range is the EV3 Air Standard Range which has a 58.3kWh lithium-ion battery with a single electric motor producing 150kW of power and 283Nm of torque. It has a WLTP range of 483km. Stepping up to the Air Long Range gains a larger 81.4kWh battery which has a WLTP range of 604km. The Earth Long Range and GT-Line both have a WLTP range of 563km.
A new iPedal 3.0 system has been introduced on the EV3 which enables one-pedal driving that adjusts the level of regenerative braking according to your preference to maximise efficiency and EV range. iPedal 3.0 settings will remain after restarting the vehicle and the system can also be operated in reverse.
Pricing and Variants
The 2025 Kia EV3 line up starts from $47,600 plus on-road costs for the Air Standard Range and tops out at $70,490 plus on-road costs for the range topping GT-Line. All Kia EV3’s come with 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 5.3-inch climate control screen, a 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and vehicle to load (V2L) capability.
Kia EV3 Air Standard Range:
- 58.3kWh battery
- Singular electric motor with 150kW/283Nm
- 436km WLTP claimed range
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Over-the-air updates for the infotainment system
- 5.3-inch climate-control display
- Wireless phone charging
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Kia Connect phone app connectivity
- Vehicle-to-load technology
- Highway Driving Assist 2 lane-centring and auto lane-change technology
Kia EV3 Air Long Range (in addition to Air Standard Range):
- 81.4kWh battery
- 604km WLTP claimed range
Kia EV3 Earth Long Range (in addition to Air Long Range):
- 563km WLTP claimed range
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Power tailgate
- Synthetic leather-look seat upholstery with two colour options (Subtle Grey and Light Warm Grey)
Kia EV3 GT-Line (in addition to Earth Long Range):
- 19-inch alloy wheels (different design)
- GT-Line exterior body kit
- Heads-up display
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Power operated sunroof
- Medium Grey synthetic leather upholstery with white accents
- GT-Line steering wheel
2025 Kia EV3 Pricing (plus on-road costs):
- Air Standard Range – $47,600
- Air Long Range – $53,315
- Earth Long Range – $58,600
- GT-Line – $63,950
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