Kia Australia has released pricing and specifications for its smallest global EV yet: the 2025 Kia EV3. Set to launch locally later this month, the EV3 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 or $48,990 drive away depending on location.
Rivalling the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric and the BYD Atto 3, the 2025 Kia EV3 offers up to a claimed 604km of WLTP range. Sitting on a modified version of the ‘E-GMP’ platform used 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 sent to the front wheels for now, though all-wheel drive models are reportedly due soon too.
What powers the 2025 Kia EV3?
Kicking off the range is the EV3 Air Standard Range, which uses a 58.3kWh lithium-ion battery with a single electric motor producing 150kW of power and 283Nm of torque. It has a claimed WLTP range of 483km. Stepping up to the Air Long Range adds 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 ‘i-Pedal 3.0’ regenerative braking 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.
i-Pedal 3.0 settings will remain after restarting the vehicle and the system can also be operated in reverse.
How much does the 2025 Kia EV3 cost?
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 EV3s are equipped 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
- Single electric motor with 150kW/283Nm
- 436km WLTP claimed range
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting
- 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
Air Long Range adds:
- 81.4kWh battery
- 604km WLTP claimed range
Long Range adds:
- 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)
GT-Line adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels in a different design
- GT-Line exterior body kit
- Head-up display
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Electric 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
The 2025 Kia EV3 will launch in Australia next month. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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