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Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV Motor vehicle

Kia EV3
2024 Kia EV3
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	SV
Production	2024–present
Assembly	South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant) Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (KMMX)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform	K3, E-GMP (400 V architecture)
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output	150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS)
Battery	58.3 kWh NMC lithium-ion 81.4 kWh NMC lithium-ion
Electric range	Up to 600 km (373 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length	4,300–4,310 mm (169.3–169.7 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,560–1,570 mm (61.4–61.8 in)
Curb weight	1,750–1,850 kg (3,858–4,079 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Soul EV

The Kia EV3 (Korean: 기아 EV3) is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Kia. It is the fourth model in the manufacturer's "EV" electric car line-up after the EV5. Its chassis is derived from the front-wheel-drive Hyundai-Kia K3 platform but the body structure has been redesigned for battery electric vehicles. and Kia markets it as the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) 400 V architecture.

Overview

The EV3 was previewed by the Kia EV3 Concept car which was presented on 12 October 2023 during the manufacturer's Kia EV Day event, then exhibited at the LA Auto Show in November. The production version was unveiled on the 23 May 2024, with sales set to commence in July 2024 in South Korea.

The production EV3 is largely inspired from the concept car and shares a few design elements from the larger EV9. It adopts the brand's 'Opposites United' design philosophy with a 'Digital Tiger Face' front fascia and 'Star Map' signature vertical lighting front and rear.

The interior dashboard has three displays: a 12-inch instrument cluster, a 5-inch touchscreen for the HVAC controls, and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system. There are PET materials used throughout the interior and consumers have the option of recycled fabric materials. Other interior features are a 12-inch head-up display (HUD), a sliding table and storage within the centre console, and a “fold-back relaxation mode” for the front seats.

The EV3 has a 460 L (16 cu ft) boot space which features a two-tier boot floor with over 140mm of flexibility and a frunk storage compartment of 25 L (0.88 cu ft).

The EV3 has Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety package combined with Electric Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (eDTVC) feature, Digital Key 2.0 which allows consumers to use the smartphone instead of a physical keyfob, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and the first Kia model to debut their i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking feature.

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