Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s latest EV.

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Following the example of the EV6 and EV9, Kia will offer three grades to EV3 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’.

The EV3 ‘Air’ is offered with a choice of 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery packs, with the ability to travel up to 267 miles with the 58.3kWh version, or up to 372 miles on the larger long-range 81.4kWh battery pack. ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ versions are offered solely with the larger 81.4kWh battery choice, and are capable of driving up to 347 miles on a single charge (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle).

UK customer deliveries will start from late 2024, with customers able to choose from all variants from launch.

Highlighted standard equipment across the EV3 line-up includes: Three-screen dashboard layout; 12.3-inch driver display; 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen; 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation system; Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ ; Kia Connect telematics system with seven years’ free access; Over-the-air updates; Heated front seats and steering wheel; Front and rear parking sensors; Reversing camera system; Automatic headlight control; eCall system; Electrically adjustable, folding, and heated door mirrors with LED indicators; Plus a whole suite of driver, passenger and collision avoidance safety technology.

The starting point for the EV3 line-up is the ‘Air’ grade. This is priced from £32,995 on-the-road for the 58.3kWh battery pack, and £35,995 with the long-range 81.4kWh battery pack. Both battery packs feature a front-wheel drive single-motor powertrain, producing up to 201bhp and peak torque of 283Nm. The 58.3kWh battery pack is capable of travelling up to 267 miles on a single charge, while the long-range 81.4kWh has a maximum driving range of 372 miles (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle).

‘Air’ models additionally feature: 17-inch alloy wheels; LED headlights; ‘Air’ body styling with cool blue interior accents; Body-coloured flush door handles; Black side sills and wheel arches; Black window surrounds; Grey cloth upholstery

By choosing the ‘GT-Line’ grade, the EV3 features the long-range 81.4kWh battery pack for a driving range of up to 347 miles (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle), more aggressive ‘GT-Line’ styling cues, and an even longer list of standard equipment adding the following over ‘Air’ variants: 19-inch alloy wheels; ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling; Gloss black door mirrors; Two-tone ‘GT-Line’ upholstery; LED headlights with ‘small cube’ design; Automatic flush door handles; Gloss black side sills, wheel arches, and window surrounds; Alloy pedals; Rear privacy glass; Electric driver’s seat lumbar support; Sliding console; Customisable ambient lighting; Wireless mobile phone charger; Digital key

The flagship of the EV3 lineup is the ‘GT-Line S’, with a price tag of £42,995. Like the ‘GT-Line’, it features the 81.4kWh long-range battery pack and WLTP ‘combined’ cycle range of up to 347 miles. It also represents the pinnacle of the EV3 line-up with the following specification highlights: 8-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System; Customisable head-up display (HUD); Front sunroof with tilting and sliding functions; Electric front seats with memory functionality for driver’s side; Front premium relaxation seats; Heated rear outer seats
; Front ventilated front seats; Smart power tailgate; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0; Blind-Spot View Monitor; 360-degree Surround View Monitor; Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

The ‘GT-Line S’ is priced at £42,995 and is offered with the same choice of standard and premium exterior paint finishes as the ‘GT-Line’ model. Additionally, the ‘GT-Line S’ model is available with an optional heat pump for £900.