Kia EV3 first generation
The Kia EV3 first generation (since 2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,300 mm RDW | – | – |
| Width | 1,850 mm RDW | – | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm RDW | – | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm RDW | – | 2,680 mm |
| Front track | 1,598–1,614 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,602–1,614 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,700–1,785 kg RDW | – | 1,725–2,120 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,800–1,885 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,270–2,355 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 500–1,500 kg ASTRA | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | 460 L EV DB | – | 460 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 170 km/h RDW | – | 170 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5–7.7 s EV DB | – | – |
| Torque | 283–468 Nm ASTRA | – | 283–468 Nm |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 58.3–81.4 kWh EV DB | – | 58.3–81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 60.0–85.0 kWh EV DB | – | – |
| Range (WLTP) | 410–605 km EV DB | – | – |
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 356–517 km EPA | – |
| Energy use | 150–158 Wh/km EV DB | – | – |
| AC charging power | 11 kW EV DB | – | – |
| DC fast charging power | 102–128 kW EV DB | – | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 6.2–8.8 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/50R19, 215/60R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
All 19 versions of the Kia EV3 first generation
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European Union 2 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | 15.2–15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 549–562 km | 56,199 |
| 2025 | Electric motor | 50 kW (68 PS) | Electric | 15.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 562 km | 2,925 |
United Kingdom 15 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026EV3 Air 58.3 kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD · EV3 Air 58.3kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 436 km |
| 2026EV3 Air 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 604 km |
| 2026EV3 GTL 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 15.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 591 km |
| 2026EV3 GTLS 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 583 km |
| 2026EV3 GTLS (HP) 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 582 km |
| 2025EV3 Air 58.3 kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 436 km |
| 2025EV3 Air 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 604 km |
| 2025EV3 GTL 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 591 km |
| 2025EV3 GTLS 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 583 km |
| 2025EV3 GTLS (HP) 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 582 km |
| 2024EV3 Air 58.3 kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 436 km |
| 2024EV3 Air 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 604 km |
| 2024EV3 GTL 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 591 km |
| 2024EV3 GTLS 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 583 km |
| 2024EV3 GTLS (HP) 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 582 km |
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | All-wheel drive | 103 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 451 km |
| 2027 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Front-wheel drive | 115–117 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 356–517 km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.