Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
See the complete cost calculator
Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
EVs Kia EV3
Kia EV3
Future Models Kia EV3 Earth LR
Kia EV3 Earth LR
Upcoming model
Price
Price ~$85k Date Expected Q2 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.7 s Top Speed 170 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 600 km Highway Range 459 km
WLTP Consumption 149 Wh/km Charging Cost $3.73/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery 81.4 kWh / 78 kWh Chemistry Unknown Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior 1 x NZ Socket V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 460 L / 1250 L Frunk 25 L
Shape Small SUV Length 4300 mm Width 1850 mm Height 1560 mm Kerb Weight 1885 kg
Kia EV3 GT-Line
Kia EV3 GT-Line
Upcoming model
Top end trim with 19″ alloy wheels, composite leather interior, 8-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System, and ultrawide panorama display.
Price
Price ~$90k Date Expected Q2 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.5 s Top Speed 170 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 600 km Highway Range 459 km
WLTP Consumption - Charging Cost No data
Battery & Charging
Battery 81.4 kWh / 78 kWh Chemistry Unknown Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior 1 x NZ Socket V2L Exterior -
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 460 L / 1250 L Frunk 25 L
Shape Small SUV Length 4300 mm Width 1850 mm Height 1560 mm Kerb Weight -
Kia EV3 Light SR
Kia EV3 Light SR
Upcoming model
The Light variant has 17″ alloys and interior cloth trim.
Price
Price ~$60k Date Expected Q2 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.5 s Top Speed 170 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 436 km Highway Range 334 km
WLTP Consumption 149 Wh/km Charging Cost $3.73/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery 58.3 kWh / 55 kWh Chemistry NMC Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior 1 x NZ Socket V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 100 kW
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 460 L / 1250 L Frunk 25 L
Shape Small SUV Length 4300 mm Width 1850 mm Height 1560 mm Kerb Weight 1800 kg
Kia EV3 Light LR
Kia EV3 Light LR
Upcoming model
Same as the standard range Light, but with a larger battery (more range).
Price
Price ~$80k Date Expected Q2 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.5 s Top Speed 170 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 605 km Highway Range 463 km
WLTP Consumption 149 Wh/km Charging Cost $3.73/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery 81.4 kWh / 78 kWh Chemistry NMC Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior 1 x NZ Socket V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 135 kW
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating - / - Boot Space 460 L / 1250 L Frunk 25 L
Shape Small SUV Length 4300 mm Width 1850 mm Height 1560 mm Kerb Weight 1885 kg
Kia EV3 Earth LR Kia EV3 GT-Line Kia EV3 Light SR Kia EV3 Light LR Price ~$85k ~$90k ~$60k ~$80k WLTP Range 600 km 600 km 436 km 605 km Highway Range 468 km 468 km 340 km 472 km 0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.5 s 7.5 s 7.5 s Top Speed 170 km/h 170 km/h 170 km/h 170 km/h Drive FWD FWD FWD FWD Power 150 kW 150 kW 150 kW 150 kW Battery (nominal) 81.4 kWh 81.4 kWh 58.3 kWh 81.4 kWh Battery (usable) 78 kWh 78 kWh 55 kWh 78 kWh WLTP Consumption 149 Wh/km - 149 Wh/km 149 Wh/km Chemistry Unknown Unknown NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 150 kW 150 kW 100 kW 135 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Yes Yes Boot space 460 L 460 L 460 L 460 L Boot (seats down) 1250 L 1250 L 1250 L 1250 L Frunk 25 L 25 L 25 L 25 L Seats 5 5 5 5 Length 4300 mm 4300 mm 4300 mm 4300 mm Width 1850 mm 1850 mm 1850 mm 1850 mm Height 1560 mm 1560 mm 1560 mm 1560 mm Weight 1885 kg - 1800 kg 1885 kg Tow (braked) - - - - Tow (unbraked) - - - -
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Sales and ranking The Kia EV3 is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
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