Kia EV3 2024– car dimensions: 4300 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1560 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,800 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has a panoramic setup with a 12.3-inch driver display, 5.3-inch climate screen and 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard, along with automatic climate control. Smart cruise control with stop-go is fitted across the range. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera help with low-speed manoeuvres. Standard driver aids include automatic emergency braking that covers cars, pedestrians, cyclists and junctions, blind-spot collision avoidance, lane keep assist and lane follow assist.
Boot space measures 460 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1251 litres when folded. A 25-litre frunk adds extra storage for cables or small items. The load floor is adjustable and the rear seats split 60:40.
Braked towing capacity is 500 kg on the standard-range battery and 1000 kg on long-range models. Unbraked figures are 500 kg and 750 kg respectively. Payload sits around 470 kg based on kerb and gross weights.
The car suits light trailer work or everyday loads but is not set up for heavy commercial duty. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
The cabin feels spacious and lounge-like thanks to the long wheelbase and flat EV floor, with good headroom and legroom for five. Dual 12.3-inch screens plus a climate display sit up front. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel come standard. Higher grades add multi-way power seats with lumbar, front ventilated seats, outer rear heated seats, and premium relaxation seats that recline for rest stops. A tilting and sliding front sunroof is on the top trim. Acoustic laminated glass helps keep road and wind noise low. Sustainable recycled materials finish the interior.
All-electric with WLTP range up to 375 miles on the 81.4 kWh battery
Service every 2 years or 20,000 miles
7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and 8-year battery warranty
Euro NCAP 5 stars with DriveWise ADAS pack (standard on UK models). 4 stars on base European equipment
Seven airbags including centre side airbag standard
Full suite of ADAS standard including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2.0, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
The EV3 runs purely on electricity with two battery options: 58.3 kWh for standard range or 81.4 kWh for long range. Official WLTP combined range reaches up to 375 miles on the larger battery. DC fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in around 29 to 31 minutes depending on the pack.
Servicing is needed every two years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. Kia offers a transferable seven-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty plus eight-year cover on the high-voltage battery and motor. A 12-month roadside assistance package is included at purchase.
Safety equipment is extensive from the base model. Seven airbags including a centre side airbag protect occupants. Standard driver aids cover forward collision avoidance with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, highway driving assist with hands-on detection, blind-spot collision avoidance, lane keep and follow assist, smart cruise control, and multi-collision braking. Euro NCAP awards five stars when the DriveWise pack is fitted, which is standard on UK cars. base European cars score four stars. ANCAP gives five stars across variants.
Ownership is straightforward with over-the-air software updates and seven years of free Kia Connect services for remote climate control, charge management and navigation. Vehicle-to-Load capability lets the car power external devices on higher grades. The warranty transfers to later owners within the limits.
Length 4300 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1560 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (EV3 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia official brochures - dimensions, performance, battery, range , chassis, safety.