Kia unleashed a stylish new electric SUV with 373 miles of range — see the EV3
Kia introduced its new EV3 compact electric SUV on Thursday.
The EV3 will be available with an 81.4 kWh battery pack, which helps it achieve 373 miles of range.
The EV3 will go on sales in South Korea in July, but unclear when it will arrive in the US.
Kia unveiled its EV3 compact electric SUV on Thursday.
The sleek model is the latest in a series of new electric offerings from the South Korean automaker, which also include the rugged EV9 SUV and the sleek EV6 crossover.
Pricing hasn't been announced, but it is slated to go on sale in South Korea this July and later in Europe in the second half of 2024. It's unclear how much it'll cost or when it may arrive on American shores.
The stylish EV3 is built on the same electric platform used across the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.
The EV3 will compete with other compact electric crossovers like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y, and the new Chevrolet Equinox EV.
The EV3 will come standard with a 58.3 kWh battery pack. However, buyers can opt for the EV3 Long Range, which will be equipped with a larger 81.4 kWh pack.
All versions of the EV3 will be powered by a single 201 hp (150kW) electric motor driving the front wheels. Kia says the EV3 can run from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 106 mph.
With a drag coefficient of just 0.263, the EV3 is impressively aerodynamic for a boxy SUV.
The EV3's slippery design helps it achieve an estimated 373 miles of range. It won't receive an official Environmental Protection Agency rating until it is ready to go on sale in the US.
According to Kia, the EV3 Long Range can charge from 10-80% in a not-too-shabby 31 minutes.
The automaker believes the EV3's long-range and quick charging will allay consumer range anxieties.
The EV3's cabin is dominated by a large digital dash that's comprised of 3 separate displays.
Kia has become synonymous with futuristic cockpits, and the EV3 is no exception.
In front of the driver is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The center console between the front seats will feature a sliding table, allowing enough open space for drinks and bags, Kia said.
There's also a five-inch climate control screen and a 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen.
According to Kia, the EV3's interior is designed to provide occupants with an open, stylish environment with the comforts of home.
The EV3 will have 16 cubic feet of cargo room out back.
The interior will also incorporate sustainable recycled plastic fabric in the seats, headliner, styling accents, and carpets.
And just under a cubic foot of storage space in a small frunk.
Storage space in the front trunk, or frunk, has become a point of competition among EV makers.
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