The Kia EV3 has claimed the Red Dot Awardās āBest of the Bestā in the Product Design category. The compact SUVās bold and progressive exterior embodies confidence, while the interior blends spacious comfort and functionality, setting new benchmarks with its thoughtful design.
Kia EV3 awarded Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Highest safety rating achieved for the Kia EV3 when equipped with optional DriveWise ADAS Pack* in Euro NCAP safety tests
DriveWise ADAS Pack* uses cameras and radars to detect hazardous situations and assist the driver with safe driving
The...
Euro NCAP performs a series of crash and safety tests on car models:
ā¶ a frontal impact test where 50% of the width of the car strikes an oncoming deformable barrier, travelling at 50 km/h
ā¶ a frontal impact test where the car impacts a full-width rigid barrier
ā¶ a side impact test where a...
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Headlight Performance Insights
Light Coverage and Brightness
Wide and high beam spread; effectively illuminates road and surroundings.
Trees and roadside areas are well-lit.
No adaptive curve lighting or smart matrix features.
Driving Experience
On highways, the lights reflect...
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š Testing the EV3 in real-world conditions
The video evaluates the Kia EV3 Long Range, a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle with an 81 kWh battery. The test includes highway driving in windy weather to analyze real consumption and range, shedding light on its efficiency.
āļø Drive modes...
Discover the new Kia EV3, a compact electric SUV that is surprisingly family-friendly! We fit 3 child seats across the back, explore the spacious boot, and test all family features during the Australian Kia EV3 launch on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This tiny EV offers up to 604km range with...
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š§± Platform and Architecture
Built on the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the EV3 uses a 400V architectureāunlike the 800V used in the EV6 and Ioniq 5āhelping reduce cost while maintaining performance. The chassis roots come from the K3 and N3 platforms, previously used in...
Kiaās fourth model in its āEVā-branded electric line-up, the EV3, is also the most affordable in its Air Standard Range guise we have on test here. Kicking off from $47,600 list, the EV3 scales up through four variants to the flagship GT-Line at $63,950. But itās the base Air where the EV3 is...
Reasons why the reviewer loves the EV3:
ā 1. Balanced Practicality and Affordability
The EV3 is positioned as Kiaās entry-level electric car but still manages to feel upmarket.
Starting at £33,000 (with a long-range option at £36,000), it provides a budget-friendly option without sacrificing...
š Summary
š Compact Yet Roomy Design: Despite being only about 14.1 feet long, the EV3 offers impressive headroom, legroom, and shoulder spaceāeven for someone 6'2".
š¶ Family-Friendly Features: Built on a dedicated EV platform with a flat floor, itās perfect for young familiesāample space for...