The Kia EV3 might be launched in chosen international locations within the Asia Pacific (APAC) area in 2025. This was introduced on the first-ever regional Kia EV Day, which was lately organised by Kia Asia Pacific and held in Taiwan.
Along with the EV3, the occasion additionally noticed different Kia electrical automobiles (EVs) being showcased, specifically the EV9 and EV5 in addition to the Idea EV4 and Idea PV5. “Our inaugural Asia Pacific area EV Day is a testomony to Kia’s unwavering dedication to sustainable mobility and our relentless dedication to driving the EV revolution ahead,” mentioned Ki Seok Ahn, president and CEO of Kia Asia Pacific HQ.
First making its international debut in Could this 12 months, the EV3 goals to faucet into the demand for an entry-level compact electrical SUV. Measuring 4,300 mm lengthy, 1,850 mm huge, 1,560 mm tall and with a wheelbase that spans 2,680 mm, it occupies a bigger footprint than the Volvo EX30 however is smaller than the Zeekr X and BYD Atto 3.
Constructed on the E-GMP (Electrical-International Modular Platform), the EV3 follows the EV5 through the use of a 400V electrical structure that allows quick charging. Based mostly on the supplied spec sheet, the EV3 might be provided two variants, with the primary being the Brief Vary that contains a 58.3-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for as much as 436 km of vary following the WLTP customary. This variant will get from a 10-80% state of cost in 29 minutes.
The second choice additionally will get a NMC battery however with the next power capability of 81.4 kWh that bumps the vary to a substantial 605 km, which is greater than the competitors talked about above. It’s price noting the 10-80% cost time is barely barely extra at 31 minutes.
In contrast to the EX30 and Zeekr X, the EV3 is barely obtainable with front-wheel drive, and the electrical motor fitted to each variants are similar and rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 283 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h time is 7.5 seconds for the Brief Vary, whereas the Lengthy Vary wants 7.7 seconds.
The EV3 additionally comes with eDTVC (Electrical Dynamic Torque Vectoring Management) to make sure optimum traction on the transfer, whereas i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking makes its debut on the EV and is basically one-pedal driving with completely different ranges of adjustment obtainable to the driving force.
By way of styling, the EV3 stays trustworthy to the idea that previewed it in October 2023. Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, which can be utilized to the bigger EV5 and EV9, is on full show right here, with standout cues being boxy rear fenders, a sloping roofline in addition to a strong stance. The ultimate form you see boasts a drag coefficient of simply 0.263.
On the entrance, the ‘Tiger Face Star Map’ contains a daytime working gentle signature that’s meant to be evocative of constellations with gentle bars – additionally replicated for the taillights – that encompass the multi-diode headlamps. Elsewhere, there are pop-out handles for the entrance doorways whereas the rear door handles are “hidden” in C-pillars.
Inside, you’ll discover a minimalist dashboard with a five-inch contact panel devoted to local weather controls sandwiched between a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster in addition to a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Followers of bodily controls might be glad to know that Kia didn’t omit them within the EV3, as there are two rows – one for fast media controls and one other for air-conditioning – accompanying the central air vents.
Superior driver help techniques (ADAS) which can be included are Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help 2, Lane Conserving Help, Freeway Driving Help 2, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Help and Distant Sensible Parking Help.
Whereas it has been confirmed that the EV3 will come to APAC, it wasn’t talked about which nation within the area would be the first to get it. At current, Malaysian Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors’ line-up of EVs solely contains the EV9 and EV6 – the Niro EV has been quietly dropped – and it isn’t giving a timeline simply but.
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