Kia EV3 - UK details and Review roundup

[Rob]

When Kia unveiled the EV3 in May this year, the brand showcased a vehicle that would make effortless and more sustainable mobility accessible. To deliver on that commitment, Kia’s new compact all-electric SUV features industry-leading technology, a WLTP driving range of up to 372 miles and fast-charging capability.

The EV3’s game-changing blend of attributes means customers needn’t be concerned with making the transition from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle (EV).

Kia’s development team was determined to create an all-electric SUV that would raise the bar for what’s expected of a compact electric model. Achieving this meant drawing up an entirely new set of parameters, such as intelligent regenerative braking and the ability to power or charge external devices, such as camping equipment, enabling customers to enjoy a range of lifestyle and driving features previously unavailable in this segment.

Pioneering world-first technology sits at the heart of the EV3, with Kia’s engineers ensuring these innovations bring genuine benefits to the EV3’s occupants.

Kia plans to introduce an all-wheel drive (AWD) variant as well as a GT model, expanding the range of choice for customers beyond the current two-wheel drive (2WD) models.

[Rob]

Roundup of UK Kia EV3 Reviews:

AutoCar:

Kia looks to have produced one of the best electric cars yet and has done so without a price penalty over similarly-sized and equipped internal combustion engined models.

It looks great, and drives nicely too, plus its range and efficiency could prove to be class leading. Generous standard equipment levels are another tick.


So what’s the catch with the EV3? It doesn’t really seem to have one. It’s just a good car, for a good price, that happens to be electric.

Read More: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/kia/ev3

Auto Express:

Kia has a reputation for shaking up the electric car market. It did it first with the EV6 and more recently the EV9, but now the Kia EV3 has arrived to appeal to an even wider audience. It scores highly on efficiency, interior design and packaging, but there are still some question marks over the driving experience, which we’ll look at more closely when UK-specification models arrive. If Kia has sorted this for UK models, it’ll no doubt have hit the bullseye.

Read More: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/ev3/3 ... ev3-review


WhatCar?:

With its impressive range between charges, comfortable ride, low price tag and high equipment levels, the Kia EV3 is a seriously tempting purchase and a solid contender among electric SUVs. If you do buy one, we recommend going for entry-level Air trim with the bigger of the two battery options.

Read More: https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102


Car Magazine:

The EV3 is a deeply impressive piece of kit, it really is. It nails it’s family transport remit with unerring accuracy. Dynamic and distinctive design, a spacious and intelligently-configured cabin, brisk performance and an absorbent ride quality, plenty of kit, decent range and all at a price that’s closer to affordable than most of its rivals. This is Kia effectively showing VW how to do a family car – it’s the ID.3 that VW should have delivered from the get go.

Read More: https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/kia/ev3-suv/