Range and advanced aerodynamics

[Rob]

Kia’s engineers believe in developing technology to create a better, more sustainable world. But they also know that some people – especially those new to electric mobility – still worry about driving range. That’s why the development team went to great lengths to ensure that the EV3 is one of the most impressively efficient and confidence-inspiring EVs to drive.

Many factors can affect a vehicle’s all-electric driving range, but the one that figures most prominently in customers’ minds is still the battery. As a result, Kia’s engineers have equipped the EV3 with the largest battery in its class, delivering a best-in-class all-electric range of 372 miles (WLTP standard).

Many hours were spent in the wind tunnel to hone the EV3’s aerodynamic performance, addressing subtle details such as the optimised wheel shape and the enhanced rear combination lamps. There are also new side sill undercovers, along with eight parts covering the underbody, contributing to cleaner underfloor airflow and reduced drag.

Combined with optimised headlight and front bumper cover profiles, wheel gap reducers, an optimised wheel arch design, a shallower roof spoiler angle, aerodynamic strakes on the rear bumper cover and improved front wheel deflectors, the EV3 glides smoothly through the air with a drag coefficient of just 0.26Cd.

The EV3’s body across the rear wheel arches is also narrower than across its front wheel arches, creating a boat-tail shape and greater electric driving range.