Kia EV3

The eagerly anticipated Kia EV3 is here and is the 2025 World Car of the Year!

Small all-electric SUV that’s big on style and driving experience

Joining Kia’s impressive EV family, the aerodynamic and compact EV3 is a real head-turner. The smallest SUV in the EV range, you’ll be surprised by its roomy interior. The seats are really comfortable and highly adjustable, perfect if you have any back issues. There’s plenty of room in the front and the back for five adults plus bags of room in the boot for your gear – 460L luggage capacity with the seats up.

As you’d expect from Kia, the EV3 is packed with advanced safety, driving and convenience features including Kia Connect, ADAS, i-Pedal 3.0, vehicle-to-load charging (you can even power your fridge when you’re adventuring), an ultra-wide near 30” panoramic display, and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Everyone who has driven it; loves it. The EV3 holds the road well and is very quiet and refined. It’s ideally sized and tuned specifically for New Zealand conditions.

The Kia EV3 is powered by Kia’s E-GMP platform with 58.3kWh (Standard) and 81.4kWh (Long Range) batteries. It achieves 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds, offering up to 605km range and fast charging in 31 minutes. Backed by Kia’s longest 7-year/150,000km warranty.

There are four 2WD models available including Light Standard Range, Light Long Range, Earth, and the top-spec GT-Line. Take your pick of the six very stylish colours including Clear White (only available for Light trims), Snow White Pearl (only available on Earth and GT-Line trims), Aventurine Green, Shale Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, and Ivory Silver.