On the New York Worldwide Auto Present on Wednesday, Kia introduced that its compact electrical SUV, the EV3, might be obtainable within the US “in late 2026.” The EV3 has been obtainable abroad since 2024, when it launched in South Korea and Europe. The 2027 mannequin coming to the US seems to have the identical barely boxy design as the present 2026 mannequin, and it seems to be like Kia up to date the middle console to take away the much-mocked “chopping board” armrest within the authentic design. The North American model may even have a brand new shiny black “Dusk” look bundle choice.
The EV3 might be obtainable in customary and long-range configurations, providing 220 and 320 miles per cost, respectively. Fashions with the bigger long-range battery may even have an choice for all-wheel drive. In response to Kia, the EV3’s DC quick charging can refill the battery from 10 to 80 p.c in as few as 29 minutes for traditional vary or 31 minutes for lengthy vary.
The EV3 additionally consists of Kia’s i-Pedal 3.0, which permits drivers to regulate their velocity utilizing simply the accelerator pedal. The i-Pedal will be activated or deactivated utilizing shifters on the steering wheel. Inside, the EV3 incorporates a panoramic sprint show that features twin 12.3-inch shows, plus a 5-inch local weather show.
Moreover, the EV3 has a few options that allow drivers use it to energy different units, with Automobile to Load (V2L) and Automobile to Residence (V2H). V2L can be utilized to cost all the pieces from a laptop computer to an e-bike. V2H, which requires a Wallbox bidirectional charging system, permits drivers to make use of the EV3 to energy components of their dwelling. With an influence restoration unit put in, V2H may even act as a backup energy provide throughout outages.
Kia says it’s planning to announce pricing for the US model of the EV3 nearer to its launch later this 12 months, but it surely’s meant to be comparatively reasonably priced. Nonetheless, the lack of electrical automobile tax credit final 12 months may make affordability an even bigger problem than when the EV3 was initially introduced in 2023.
