Kia Announces Pricing For EV3, The Cheapest EV It Will Sell In America
Kia has officially released U.S. market pricing for the 2027 EV3, marking a new entry point for the brand's electric vehicle lineup. Positioned beneath the larger EV6 and EV9, the compact crossover arrives with a starting price under $30,000, severely undercutting the discontinued Niro EV.
EV3 Model Hierarchy and Powertrain Specifications
The EV3 lineup spans five core trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. Standard models utilize a front-wheel-drive single motor producing 201 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive configurations employ a dual-motor setup generating 261 horsepower. The range-topping GT trim boosts output to 288 horsepower alongside sport-tuned suspension and steering calibrations.
- Standard Battery: The base EV3 Light features a 58.3-kWh battery pack delivering an EPA-estimated range of 221 miles.
- Long-Range Battery: Wind and Land models step up to an 81.4-kWh battery pack, raising single-charge driving range to 321 miles in front-wheel-drive trim and 280 miles with all-wheel drive.
- Charging Hardware: All North American models ship with a built-in Native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, allowing direct connection to NACS chargers without an adapter. On 350-kW DC fast chargers, replenishment from 10 to 80 percent takes approximately 31 minutes.
Trim | Drivetrain | MSRP (Excl. $1,495 Destination) |
|---|---|---|
EV3 Light | FWD | $29,890 |
EV3 Wind | FWD | $34,990 |
EV3 Wind | AWD | $38,690 |
EV3 Land | FWD | $38,490 |
EV3 Land | AWD | $41,690 |
EV3 GT-Line | AWD | $43,490 |
EV3 GT | AWD | $45,890 |
EV3 Trim Content and Cabin Equipment
Standard interior equipment across the EV3 family includes nearly 30 inches of combined digital dashboard real estate, comprising a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a 5.0-inch climate control screen.
Mid-tier Wind and Land trims add synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power sunroof. Sportier GT-Line and GT variants include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power capability, a Harman Kardon audio system, a 12.0-inch head-up display, and 19-inch alloy wheels with neon-green brake calipers on the GT model. An optional Nightfall Package introduces darkened exterior trim, black 19-inch wheels, and dark interior accents.
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