Kia EV3 Debuts
Kia debuted the all-new 2027 EV3 in North America at the New York Auto Show and is marketing it as the brand’s most attainable electric vehicle. (morningstar.com) The EV3 slots below the EV6 and EV9, broadening Kia’s EV lineup for buyers who’ve been priced out of higher-tier models. (morningstar.com)
Kia’s U.S.-spec EV3 is advertised with as much as 320 miles of range and a top GT output of 288 horsepower, and the company plans five trim levels for the model. (autoblog.com) The EV3 rides on Hyundai‑Kia’s E‑GMP architecture and uses a 400‑volt electrical system, with published battery options around 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh that underpin the 500‑kilometer-plus (roughly 320‑mile) range figures reported for some markets. (kiamedia.com) Kia says U.S. sales and deliveries for the 2027 EV3 will begin in late 2026, with the automaker releasing additional market‑specific details through the year. (kiamedia.com) The automaker has not disclosed U.S. pricing for the EV3; analysts and outlets note that Kia’s smallest European EV (the EV2) retails near €31,000 and that Canadian estimates for the EV3 place a starting price below C$45,000, leaving the U.S. entry price uncertain. (autoblog.com) Kia’s public materials and early U.S. coverage frame the EV3 as the brand’s new small electric crossover aimed at buyers left without the Niro EV and the gas‑powered Soul in the lineup. (cars.usnews.com) Kia unveiled the EV3 alongside a redesigned 2027 Seltos at the New York show, with the Seltos expected to reach dealers by June and the EV3 slated for U.S. arrival in late 2026. (freep.com)
