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Kia has revealed full details of the new Kia EV3, the company’s upcoming dedicated compact EV SUV with a WLTP driving range of up to 600 km.
The EV3 measures 4,300mm long, 1,850mm wide, 1,560mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It features a front-wheel-drive electric powertrain based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), utilising Kia’s fourth-generation battery technology.
The EV3 Standard model is offered exclusively with a 58.3kWh battery, while the EV3 Long Range variant is fitted with an 81.4kWh battery. Both models utilise a 150kW/283Nm electric motor, which enables a best 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.5 seconds. The EV3’s maximum speed is 170km/h. The EV3 Long Range provides an estimated range of up to 600km (WLTP).
The EV3 will be introduced first in Korea in July 2024, followed by its European launch in the year's second half. Kia has plans to further expand the sales of EV3 into other regions, with subsequent launches to be expected after the European market entry.