At a later date, Kia will introduce the Kia EV3 GT, a high-performance variant that is likely to have a twin-motor set-up for four-wheel drive, and will most probably have a shorter range than the launch models. At the moment, the current line-up is all front-wheel drive.
Kia EV3 prices and latest deals
How much does the Kia EV3 cost? Well, official ‘on the road’ prices range from £32,995 to £42,995 but you can currently save an average of £2,680 through the Auto Express Find A Car service, where prices start at £30,750. You can lease a Kia EV3 from £339 per month or buy a used model at prices starting from £33,999.
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Comfort and user-friendliness are the highlights of the EV3 driving experience, just don’t expect it to be exciting to drive
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Kia has kept things fairly simple with the EV3’s powertrain, with a choice of two battery capacities, both paired with the same motor.
It’s not particularly fun to drive, but that doesn’t really matter for a car such as this. Kia has instead focused on comfort for the EV3, and it’s done a solid job of delivering on its aims.
As with most new cars, the EV3 has a range of drive modes. The throttle response offers a choice of three settings and the steering comes with two, but we struggled to find a reason to use them.
Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed
The sole electric motor option currently available in the EV3 makes 201bhp and 283Nm of torque – not class-leading figures but more than good enough for a fairly compact family car.
The entry-level model’s smaller, lighter battery pack means it’s actually the quicker car, albeit only just; it covers the 0-62mph benchmark in 7.5 seconds compared with the long-range model’s 7.7 seconds (or 7.9 seconds when fitted with 19-inch wheels). Even driving the pair back to back, that difference in performance is negligible.
