Kia launches its new affordable EV3 electric SUV in Europe with segment-leading range

Kia wants a bigger slice of Europe’s electric vehicle market. With the EV3 now available in Europe, Kia claims its new electric SUV sets a new benchmark with segment-leading range at an affordable price.

Kia announced on Monday that the EV3 has arrived in Europe. With a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles on a single charge, the compact electric SUV will compete with the best.

The EV3 is the company’s first dedicated compact electric SUV and is “ready for all European journeys and lifestyles.”

Kia said its new EV has undergone “extensive testing” in Europe under all road conditions, including highways, city streets, and winding roads.

The EV3 is one of the most efficient EVs on the market, with a range of up to 375 miles. In the city, with Kia’s i-Pedal technology and regenerative braking system, you can get up to 479 miles.

It can also fast charge (10% to 80%) in 29 minutes (58.3 kWh battery). The Kia EV3 is available in Europe with 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh battery packs. The larger battery (81.4 kWh) can fast charge in 31 minutes.

Kia fine-tuned the electric SUV for European customers to ensure maximum performance on Europe’s roads.

At 4,300 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, and 1,560 mm tall, the EV3 is about the size of the Volvo EX30 (4,233 mm length x 1,836 mm width x 1,550 mm x height). Volvo’s compact electric SUV is already one of the best-selling EVs in Europe, with a starting price of around £32,850 ($42,300