Kia has revealed extra particulars about its new EV3 compact electrical SUV, which is anticipated to be its lead quantity mannequin for electrical gross sales when it goes on sale within the UK this autumn.
The brand new mannequin joins the present EV6 and EV9 fashions as an electric-only mannequin based mostly on a bespoke platform.
It is considered one of 15 new fashions Kia plans to launch by 2027.
Two variations will probably be out there. The EV3 Normal mannequin will probably be supplied with a 58.3kWh battery, whereas the EV3 Lengthy Vary variant will use an 81.4kWh battery.
The Lengthy Vary variant achieves a WLTP vary of 372 miles. Each battery choices are paired with a single 204PS electrical motor.
The EV3 measures 4,300mm lengthy, 1,850mm extensive, 1,560mm excessive, making it comparable in measurement to a VW ID3.
With a 25-litre frunk and a 460-litre rear load capability, Kia claims that the EV3 presents the most important baggage house in its class.
The inside design takes inspiration from Kia’s current EV6 and EV9 fashions, with a minimalist but premium strategy.
There is a pair of enormous screens on the high of the sprint, offering infotainment and devices, plus a contact panel for the local weather controls.
Lots of the EV3’s capabilities, together with drive mode, cruise management, leisure, and navigation, will be accessed and managed by a easy contact of the steering wheel buttons.
The EV3 is the primary mannequin to learn from Kia’s new i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking expertise, which permits the driving force to regulate the extent of regenerative braking in accordance with their desire, enabling one-pedal driving. This maximises vitality effectivity and noticeably reduces fatigue on lengthy drives, enabling the car to journey additional on a single cost and making the journey extra participating, satisfying, and comfy.
Additional particulars, together with UK pricing and specification, will probably be launched in the end, however Kia is anticipated to keenly value the EV3 with a goal of below £30,000.
