{"id":2292,"date":"2025-07-22T13:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T03:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2292"},"modified":"2025-07-16T16:18:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:18:04","slug":"review-2025-kia-ev3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-kia-ev3\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 KIA EV3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 KIA EV3<\/strong><\/a> lands in Australia as a smart-sized, mostly front-wheel-drive electric SUV that promises big-car tech without the jumbo price tag. Built on Kia\u2019s E-GMP platform, it uses either a 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh battery, a single 150 kW\/283 Nm motor and claims up to 604 km WLTP range, enough to nip from Sydney to Coffs without a sweaty palms charging stop.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> brisk off-the-line shove (0-100 km\/h in about 7.5 sec), roomy second-row, proper vehicle-to-load socket for the camping kettle, Kia\u2019s new AI voice assistant that actually picks an Aussie accent, and a $48,990 drive-away starting point that makes Tesla\u2019s Model 3 look uppity.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> no all-wheel drive yet, options list balloons the price, and some scratchy plastics lurk below knee level.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

Kia has four trims. The EV3 Air Standard Range kicks off at $48,990 drive-away<\/strong>, while the Air Long Range nudges $56,490<\/strong>. Spend $62,690<\/strong> for the Earth Long Range or $68,490<\/strong> for the leather-clad GT-Line. Western Australians pay about a grand more across the board thanks to local delivery costs.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Even the base Air brings a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto, 18-inch alloys, heat-pump pre-conditioning, and Kia\u2019s clever vehicle-to-load outlet<\/strong>. Long-Range variants layer on an 81.4 kWh pack, bigger 12.3-inch cluster, synthetic-leather trim and a panoramic glass roof. GT-Line spices things up with relaxation seats, Bose audio and pixel-style LED headlights that make school-pickup car park chats way more interesting.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

A full ANCAP rating is pending, but every 2025 KIA Ev3<\/strong><\/a> ships with eight airbags, AEB with junction assist, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane-centring, blind-spot view monitor and a crisp 360-degree camera. Road-edge detection kept the prototype neatly between Noosa\u2019s painted lines on launch day, which bodes well for the star count.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

The 58.3 kWh Air Standard Range averages about 14.5 kWh\/100 km<\/strong>, meaning a sub-$5 charge on an off-peak home plan. Long Range versions sit closer to 16.8 kWh\/100 km<\/strong>. Kia\u2019s 7-year warranty extends to the battery, and service intervals are 12 months\/15,000 km<\/strong> with capped-price servicing that undercuts Tesla and BYD by a couple of hundred dollars over five years. Pair that with free public charging credits for early adopters and out-of-pocket costs stay civil.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Against the BYD Atto 3, the KIA EV3<\/a> electric vehicle<\/strong> wins on warranty length and interior polish, though BYD claws back points with standard panoramic roof and slightly lower price. Tesla\u2019s rear-drive Model 3 beats it for performance, but you pay roughly eight grand more and lose the tailgate practicality. MG\u2019s updated ZS EV<\/strong><\/a> matches the EV3<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s sticker but trails badly on range. In short, Kia has threaded the needle: more kit than the budget brigade, less cost than the premium crowd.<\/p>\n

2025 KIA EV3 Review: Price, Specs, Interior Tour and On-Road Test<\/h2>\n