Kia has given out information on Kia EV3. The model is set to meet customer expectations. The model draws its inspiration from Kia’s EV9 SUV, which has won numerous awards.
According to Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song, it addresses typical concerns about electric vehicles and encourages more people to switch to electric mobility with a driving range of up to 600 km (WLTP) and fast-charging capabilities.Kia’s “Opposites United” design concept gives the EV3 an aggressive and energetic appearance.
Key features:
- The EV3 has vertical headlamps and the newest Star Map lighting system, which is a new take on Kia’s Tiger Face design. The vehicles’ roomy interior, which prioritizes relaxation, can accommodate five people.
- There is a sliding table and a storage space for small items, snacks, and drinks in the middle console. In addition, the cabin has the most storage space in its class, with a 25-liter trunk and a 460-liter rear load capacity. It also has ultra-comfy seats with a fold-back relaxation mode.
- Touch controls for the entertainment and climate are integrated into a nearly 30-inch widescreen display. The inside includes sustainable materials like recycled PET and offers a range of color options inspired by the elements of Air, Earth, and Water.
- Touch controls for the entertainment and climate are integrated into a nearly 30-inch widescreen display. The inside includes sustainable materials like recycled PET and offers a range of color options inspired by the elements of Air, Earth, and Water.
- Kia has equipped the EV3 with a raft of ultra-advanced safety, driving, convenience and charging features usually reserved for the large EV SUV sector. This creates an enhanced ownership proposition that significantly exceeds what is currently offered in the existing compact SUV sector.
- The EV3 enables occupants to personalize their vehicle’s dashboard and infotainment system with NBA team-inspired Display Themes. These themes showcase the teams’ colors, graphics, and animations and are easily accessible through the digital Kia Connect Store.
The EV3 measures 4,300mm long, 1,850mm wide, 1,560mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It features a 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.
Spencer Cho, Vice President and Head of Global Business Planning, said that the Kia EV3 has been designed and engineered to meet the needs of customers who want a car that matches their sustainability values but do not want to compromise their practical everyday needs. It provides one of the best living and luggage sizes in its class, while their flexible E-GMP architecture delivers a best-in-class AER driving range, he added. He concluded that with the EV3, Kia has redefined the EV SUV segment to create a compact model that is comprehensively equipped with innovative technology and features.
Chang Sung Ryu, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Brand & CX said that Cars are no longer just a means of transportation but an extension of our life space. He added that the EV3’s interior through the Kia Connect Store in the same way one would personalize a smartphone, alongside the introduction of Kia’s AI Assistant highlight how the model responds to customers’ ever-evolving needs.
The EV3 is the first EV model to feature Kia’s AI Assistant technology, which recently made its debut on the Kia K4 compact sedan. This technology provides customers with new and innovative ways to interact with and control the vehicle’s features directly and intuitively, enhancing convenience and optimizing productivity during their time in the vehicle.
The EV3 will be introduced first in Korea in July 2024, followed by its European launch in the second half of the year.
