Kia EV3

kia ev3

The EV3 is one of the first Kia EVs to come with the Kia Connect app, and the ability to receive Over-The-Air updates, and with a full seven year 150,000 km warranty.

Current models

Kia EV3 Light SR

2025-present
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The standard range Light variant has 17″ alloys and interior cloth trim.

Price

Price$55,520

Performance

0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top Speed170 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range436 km
Highway Range334 km
WLTP Consumption149 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.73/100 km

Kia EV3 Light SR: Real Range

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Real range 387 km
Consumption 7 km / kWh
14.2 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery58.3 kWh / 55 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power10.5 kW
DC charge power100 kW

Dimensions

ShapeSmall SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating500 kg / 500 kg
Boot Space460 L / 1251 L
Frunk25 L
Length4300 mm
Width1850 mm
Height1560 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Kerb Weight1845 kg

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Kia EV3 Light LR

2025-present
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Same as the standard range Light, but with a larger battery (more range).

Price

Price$62,220

Performance

0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top Speed170 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range605 km
Highway Range463 km
WLTP Consumption149 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.73/100 km

Kia EV3 Light LR: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

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Real range 537 km
Consumption 6.9 km / kWh
14.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery81.4 kWh / 78 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power10.5 kW
DC charge power128 kW

Dimensions

ShapeSmall SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space460 L / 1251 L
Frunk25 L
Length4300 mm
Width1850 mm
Height1560 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Kerb Weight1930 kg

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Kia EV3 Earth

2025-present
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Has 19″ alloys, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, privacy glass (rear and tailgate), composite leather interior.

Price

Price$69,220

Performance

0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top Speed170 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range563 km
Highway Range431 km
WLTP Consumption162 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.05/100 km

Kia EV3 Earth: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

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Real range 499 km
Consumption 6.4 km / kWh
15.6 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery81.4 kWh / 78 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power10.5 kW
DC charge power128 kW

Dimensions

ShapeSmall SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space460 L / 1251 L
Frunk25 L
Length4300 mm
Width1850 mm
Height1560 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Kerb Weight1930 kg

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Kia EV3 GT-Line

2025-present
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Top end trim with 19″ alloy wheels, composite leather interior, 8-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System, and ultrawide panorama display, 12.3” Head-up Display (HUD), heat pump, heated and ventilated front seats and electric tailgate.

Price

Price$75,220

Performance

0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top Speed170 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range563 km
Highway Range431 km
WLTP Consumption162 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.05/100 km

Kia EV3 GT-Line: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 499 km
Consumption 6.4 km / kWh
15.6 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery81.4 kWh / 78 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power10.5 kW
DC charge power128 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeSmall SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space460 L / 1251 L
Frunk25 L
Length4310 mm
Width1850 mm
Height1570 mm
Ground clearance147 mm
Kerb Weight1930 kg

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Kia EV3 Light SRKia EV3 Light LRKia EV3 EarthKia EV3 GT-Line
Price$55,520$62,220$69,220$75,220
WLTP Range436 km605 km563 km563 km
Highway range340 km472 km439 km439 km
Price per km of range$127$102$122$133
0-100 km/h7.5 s7.7 s7.9 s7.9 s
Top Speed170 km/h170 km/h170 km/h170 km/h
DriveFWDFWDFWDFWD
Power150 kW150 kW150 kW150 kW
Battery (nominal)58.3 kWh81.4 kWh81.4 kWh81.4 kWh
Battery (usable)55 kWh78 kWh78 kWh78 kWh
WLTP consumption149 Wh/km149 Wh/km162 Wh/km162 Wh/km
ChemistryNMCNMCNMCNMC
AC speed10.5 kW10.5 kW10.5 kW10.5 kW
DC speed100 kW128 kW128 kW128 kW
Vehicle to LoadYesYesYesYes
Boot space460 L460 L460 L460 L
Boot (seats down)1251 L1251 L1251 L1251 L
Frunk25 L25 L25 L25 L
Seats5555
Length4300 mm4300 mm4300 mm4310 mm
Width1850 mm1850 mm1850 mm1850 mm
Height1560 mm1560 mm1560 mm1570 mm
Ground clearance140 mm140 mm140 mm147 mm
Weight1845 kg1930 kg1930 kg1930 kg
Tow (braked)500 kg1000 kg1000 kg1000 kg
Tow (unbraked)500 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg
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Last 12 months
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Over the past 12 months, the Kia EV3 was the 46th best selling new EV.

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How many Kia EV3s have been sold in NZ?

There have been 29 Kia EV3s registered in NZ to date.

How many sold per month and year

Kia EV3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register, and may contain errors.

SubmodelUnits
LIGHT LR 2WD 81KWH27
LIGHT SR 2WD 58KWH2
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