KIA EV3

Looks good, and seems to be very similar in size to the new Volvo EX30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058298633/volvo-ex30/p1

has some very nice touches, looks impressive, a little odd the smaller battery is not coming here.

another review here from Autogefühl, i like this German guy, he goes into some of the detail other reviewers don’t.

Looks great. Better looking car than the EV9.

edit. That speed warning OTA update can't come soon enough.

I know this is supposed to at least indirectly replace the eSoul.

But the 81 kwh battery pretty much makes the Niro EV surplus to requirements.

I'd expect current happy eNiro drivers to be much more likely to buy this then the current Niro EV.

Also unless Kia really scrape the undercarriage out of things with pricing.

Then this has potential to offer real value for an 81 kwh battery car.

Especially if as reported the EU goes ahead and slaps 25 percent tariffs on chinese EVs.

Edit

Obviously talks of 32 grand sterling and the like in Uk will be for a 58 kwh car with the 81 kwh attracting a premium on top

Hyundai/Kia make efficient cars though. The 64kWh Soul did 310km at motorway speed when Teslabjorn did a range test. I'd be surprised if Kia make a newer similar car with less range.

I was going to say the exact same... Have no idea how this has a better Cd than the EV6

There's a bigger EV5 on the way too.

It's certainly nothing special for an 81kWh battery in this day and age

I was kind of picturing it like the ID.3 with a 58kWh battery. Mostly for shorter trips but very capable of doing a longer trip if you want to

I presume this has the 800V architecture as well? I would have expected closer to EV6 charging speeds in that case

Ah that's interesting, I thought all of Kia/Hyundai EVs were going to be 800V from now on

It's very strange considering they went for the bigger battery anyway. I wonder where the extra expense for 800V comes from, I always assumed it was down to needing more batteries in series but maybe it's something else

In any case a VW with a 77kWh battery is now charging at 185kW peak, so 130kW is definitely not fantastic nowadays

If I remember correctly, the motor in the EV6 steps up the 400V from the charger to 800V to charge the battery

It's smart because otherwise you'd need a separate converter like the Porsche Taycan, which could be power limited

It also saves on costs because you don't need extra components

There's other way to do the same thing, for example the Porsche Macan splits the pack in two when connected to a 400V charger, so it'll actually like it's charging two batteries at half the current each

Obviously it's better to use an 800V charger, but it makes the best of what you get

While an 800V motor, controller and charger would cost more than a 400V version, it's hard to imagine there's that big a enough cost difference to matter. Particularly when Kia is already making those motors for other EVs

I wonder are they buying in the components from a vendor instead of manufacturing them

Otherwise I just can't wrap my head around it 🤷‍♂️

This shows how charging curve can be just as important as the peak rate.

You see the actual claimed charging time on the EV3 is 10 to 80 percent in 31 mins.

With the 81 kW pack this requires an average charging rate of 109.7 over the whole session.

Suggesting an extremely flat charging curve up to 80 percent.

Worth looking at Nissan Ariya charging tests because the real life Ariya charging tests align really well with what Kia are claiming in both peak charge rate and charge times.

The big Ariya pack is only 7 kwh more than the long range EV3 in usable capacity terms.

I think it is the better looker of the 2 as well. Just waiting to see pricing now, which will be interesting considering KIA have just dropped the price of the Niro EV by about €4.5k to around €38.5k.

Dropped ev6 price too to make way for new facelift model.

UK pricing is broadly in line with Niro EV, apart from 58kw version which is a bit less.

My guess is we will get 2 trims Earth approx €40k and GT Line approx €45k both with 81kw battery and heat pump after grants.

https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev3/pricing/

Same as an Opel Calibre somehow.

https://youtu.be/Lu7qbFWf6i0?si=WtiNcPsKvd1y287f

Just got a call from the dealer 4 models being released in Ireland with the earth 1,2,3,and GT line. Price for GT line is 49k and the lowest price was somewhere in the mid 38k post grant but pre VRT relief. 0% financing as well. I think proper pricing and spec will be released this week.

Where? There's nothing on the Kia website.

EV3 - landing page is the link, I did try link it specifically to the EV3 but you can go into it from this link.

Thanks for that @MarkNM. I noticed that the Earth 3 spec has a standard heat pump whereas the GT Line doesn't... bit of a weird omission on the more expensive car. If it is correct, then I think the Earth 3 might be the one to go for.

I just got the dealer telling me that the GT line does have a heat pump but might not have the 360 degree monitor as they are apparently linked to the sound system (sounds a bit crazy to me to link the two but apparently the Sorento and all other Kias are the same) so a bit confused but will find out Friday. TBH the camera and heat pump (if true) is the biggest loss for me, my mother has a niro EV 4 and we never used the additional seat options anyway.

***Press Release*** Kia Ireland announce EV3 pricing

• The Kia EV3 will arrive in Ireland next month with prices starting from €36,790
• Available in three trims including Earth 2, Earth 3 and GT-Line
• Featuring an 81.4kWh battery and AER range of up 605km; Earth 2 models also come with a 58.3kWh battery choice
• Breakthrough in thermal management technology gives EV3 battery efficiency and charging time edge over rivals, even in harsh conditions
• EV3 will be available with 0% finance for 251, starting from €186 per month

October 8th, 2024 – Kia has today revealed full pricing and specification for the eagerly anticipated EV3, the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. With its combination of bold design, innovative technology, and groundbreaking features the EV3 sets a new standard in the compact EV SUV sector. Drawing on Kia’s advanced technology and customer-focused values of the brand’s larger, multi-award-winning EV9, the EV3 offers a unique, immersive experience and enhances customers’ expectations of what is possible in the segment. The EV3 will arrive in Ireland this November with prices starting from €36,790. EV3 will be available in three trims including Earth 2, Earth 3 and GT-line. Featuring an 81.4kWh battery and AER range of up 605km; Earth 2 models also come with a 58.3kWh battery choice featuring an AER range of 436km. The EV3’s battery is also equipped with a liquid cooling system, which is used during charging to optimise battery thermal management and enhance charging speeds enabling charging from 10 to 80 percent capacity in 29 minutes. EV3 will be available with 0% finance for 251 and is available from a monthly price of just €186 per month.The Earth 2 trim is available from €36,790 with the 58.3kwh battery, or €40,350 with 81.4 kWh battery and standard specification includes 17” alloy wheels, dual 12.3” display screens, LED headlights, Heated front seats & steering wheel, Wireless phone charging and android auto/ apple car play. Earth 3 is available exclusively with the 81.4kwh battery from €42,840 and features include 19” alloy wheels, Vegan leather seats, Power adjustable front seats and blind-spot collision avoidance. The range topping GT-line is available from €47,190 and adds GT-line styling, Vehicle-2-Load capabilities, Power adjustable sunroof and a Smart power tailgate.Speaking today, Managing Director of Kia Ireland Ronan Flood commented ““The EV3 features groundbreaking design and an industry-leading electric drivetrain. Coupled with its overall practicality and class leading interior spaciousness, we expect strong sales volumes for EV3 in 251. I would encourage anyone in the market for an EV to take a test drive in this car when it arrives in dealerships next month.”Full pricing for the Kia EV3 is as follows;

Earth 2 58.3 kWh 436KM €36,790

Earth 2 81.4kWh 605km €40,350

Earth 3 81.4kWh 560km €42,840

GT Line 81.4kWh 560km €47,190

Kia Ireland will offer the EV3 in seven body colors – Clear white, Snow white metallic, Ivory silver, Shale grey, Frost blue, Black pearl and Aventurine green which is exclusive to the new EV3.

Interesting that only the GT-Line has the V2L function. Most of the videos I watched on YouTube seemed to hint that it was across the range.

The KIA Ireland configurator needs to be updated properly as well. Some confusing info in there stating Heat Pump as standard on the Earth3 spec but then in the full configuration it says Optional.

I'm still interested in it as a replacement to my Kia Soul 64 though.

did kia fire all their designers, ev7 and now ev 3 just awful looking boxes.