Kia UK has recently revealed the pricing and features of the new Kia EV3, marking it as their most budget-friendly electric vehicle. Pre-orders for the EV3 will commence on August 1st, offering three options to buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’, and ‘GT-Line S’, each coming with a well-equipped set of features.
The EV3 ‘Air’ model provides the choice between a 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery pack, granting a range of up to 267 miles with the 58.3kWh version and 372 miles with the larger 81.4kWh pack. On the other hand, the ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ versions are exclusively available with the 81.4kWh battery, offering a range of up to 347 miles on a single charge.
For UK customers, deliveries are set to begin in late 2024, with all variants accessible from the launch. Fleet customers will benefit from a two percent BIK rate for EVs in the 2024/25 tax year and three percent for the 2025/26 tax year.
Standard features across all EV3 models include a three-screen dashboard layout, 12.3-inch driver display, 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen, 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation system, wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, and a Kia Connect telematics system with seven years of free access. Additionally, the EV3 offers various safety features like front, rear, side, and curtain airbags, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2.0, and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.
The EV3 ‘Air’ starts at £32,995 for the 58.3kWh battery pack and £35,995 for the 81.4kWh pack, featuring a front-wheel drive single-motor powertrain with up to 201bhp. The ‘GT-Line’ model, priced from £39,495, includes a driving range of up to 347 miles, ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling, and a range of additional features like rear privacy glass and an electric driver’s seat lumbar support.
The flagship ‘GT-Line S’ model, priced at £42,995, boasts premium features such as an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System, customisable head-up display, and a front sunroof with tilting and sliding functions. The ‘GT-Line S’ is also equipped with advanced safety technologies like Blind-Spot View Monitor and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.
As part of Kia’s commitment to sustainability, the EV3 incorporates recycled materials in its cabin, with a QR code integrated into the dashboard to provide information on Kia’s sustainability mission.
The Kia EV3 is a key component of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, which aims to introduce 15 EVs by 2027, with nine of them slated for the UK market. By opening pre-orders on August 1st, Kia is offering an accessible pathway for consumers to adopt zero-emission electric vehicles and contribute to a greener future through sustainable mobility solutions.