IntelliTechs ยท Oct 11, 2026
The EV3 shows you can get a long-range EV near $30,000, but early sales are small.
The 2027 model reached dealers in mid-August. The entry Light trim with front-wheel drive starts at $29,890 before a $1,495 destination fee.
On the smaller battery, DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes 29 minutes, according to Kia.
In the US, the EV3 shares the $30,000 class with the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf. Electrek says the EV3 offers more range and more power than both and is the only one of the three with AWD.
There is a reason for caution. Electrek points out that small SUVs are less popular in the US, so the EV3's results in Europe and the UK may not carry over.
The V2L feature echoes what Tesla does with the Model 3 and Model Y powering a home in a blackout, and new brands keep arriving, like Geely in Canada.
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