Kia EV3
The Kia EV3 is a fully electric small SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in March 2025. Five variants are available, priced from $55,520 to $81,590.
WLTP range is 436 km on the Light SR and up to 605 km on the Light LR, from batteries of 58.3 to 81.4 kWh.
Kia EV3 GT (2026)
Kia EV3 GTThe GT is an AWD, high performance, limited edition EV3. It has: 20" wheels, Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS), Virtual Gear Shift simulation, sliding sunroof.
It includes GT-Line upgrades such as: 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.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV3 Light SR (2025)
Kia EV3 Light SRThe standard range Light variant has 17" alloys and interior cloth trim.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV3 GT-Line (2025)
Kia EV3 GT-LineTop 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.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV3 Light LR (2025)
Kia EV3 Light LRSame as the standard range Light, but with a larger battery (more range).
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV3 Earth (2025)
Kia EV3 EarthHas 19" alloys, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, privacy glass (rear and tailgate), composite leather interior.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Kia EV3 Light SR, that might be worth a look.
Top-selling rival, slightly pricier, roomier boot and 1500 kg towing.
RANGE
420 km
POWER
150 kW
PRICE
$57,990
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Cheaper, bigger medium SUV with more range and similar boot.
RANGE
465 km
POWER
151 kW
PRICE
$52,990
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Slightly pricier, much more range (about 150 km) and a bigger battery.
RANGE
591 km
POWER
167 kW
PRICE
$58,990
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Much cheaper small SUV and a big seller, but less range.
RANGE
345 km
POWER
130 kW
PRICE
$43,990
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Similar price, far more range and a larger boot, but a sedan.
RANGE
572 km
POWER
210 kW
PRICE
$54,900
* DriveawayHow many Kia EV3 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 835 registered to date (all NZ new).
