2025 Kia EV3 Review: I can NEVER Look At KIA the same… RIP BYD Atto 3?!

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

Kia will sell a boat load of these

[@natehill8069]

I think thats how they sell all their cars...

[@yanzodadon]

A small boat

[@jamespaul2587]

​@@natehill8069all those outside of S Korea 😊

[@jamesvandamme7786]

They would sell a LOT of them if they made them in the USA. There's no competition right now.

[@yuchan063]

South Korean prices start at 31K USD, making it cheaper than the E-Niro. At the same time, the range is 160km longer than the E-Niro.

[@t0dd000]

And if you are in the US, the eNiro is available now, but the EV3 will not be available until ... 2026!?! Weird. Surely that can't be true.

[@JDDevice]

An all wheel drive option will be beautiful

[@chucknorris8704]

This needs to be 50K or under with the recent slowdown in the EV market. If its closer to 60K then its DOA, regardless of the quality of the car.

[@hxxxhyyy3208]

DOA for sure.

[@Gerry090]

Nah it will do fine in your country

[@kfx3907]

Cry much

[@432wheels]

Do you have actual status on this comment? Is it actually a market slowdown or is it just the Osborne Affect because the biggest seller is due for an update?

[@chucknorris8704]

@@432wheels You havent kept up to date with car news have you? Toyota last week announced their reducing their EV output by half a million. VW also had a company meeting about it last week too.

[@daynevickers1079]

This is the first EV I would even consider. Right priced, beautifully styed and thoughtfully designed with range that won't give me too much anxiety. The only thing I can criticize are the wheels. Round wheels should not look square.. Just an opinion, but the most important one...mine! 🤣

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Looks great!

[@RCnerd74]

Simply cannot get enough of this car🤩 Still waiting for my first test drive...

[@간단가성비요리]

It has a compact design and cutting-edge features that are compact and small, easy to park and enjoy sports and camping, RV car with short front and back length, semi-autonomous driving at 1,3600 won for 55% charging to 200KM. It is economical to drive a family car that is good for a family of four because of its wide interior space. It can speed up to 100K in three seconds, so it is good for sports car and quiet driving sound to sleep when driving long distances. Perfect EV3 Micah. It is the best. However, I hope people don't take too many pictures because there are few charging stations. I hope you introduce more new features in EV3.

[@uncafelix]

I set in both the Kia EV3 and the Atto3. I found the Atto3 to give a much more spatious feeling. Main reason to choose the atto3 in the end was the LFP battery. Saver, no runaway effect. No Kobalt, more load cycles.

[@yumyumlol-o7r]

LFP are more prone to runaway due to low C rate capacity handle....

[@godori444]

LFp batteries are more dangerous for high currents

[@sis-l1i]

are u chinese?

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Considering the Australian pricing hasn't been announced, it's a bit premature saying RIP Atto 3. In my opinion, the base model EV3 vehicle will be at least 60 grand and has the following negatives. No heat pump as standard, the Atto 3 has a heat pump as standard, no opening sun roof,only a partial moon roof where the Atto 3 have the moon/sunroof the whole length of the roof, only a 12.5 fixed infotainment screen compared to the Atto 3s 15.6 inch rotating infotainment screen and no LFP battery. If BYD do lose a lot of sales to this vehicle, they will just lower the price, but they will already have at least a 10 grand price advantage over this Kia vehicle.

[@simonmiller5118]

It will be twice the price.

[@onefiniteplanet]

But then again the EV3 is "Worlds' first compact electric SUV to that offers vehicle to load"... so ...go figure?

[@sis-l1i]

chinese🤣

[@Peter-vn8ue]

​​@@sis-l1i The Ev3 for Australia is going to be built in Kia's manufacturing plant in China.

[@mickjoebills]

But then again that statement is incorrect. Zeekr x and ex30 both have V2L ​@@onefiniteplanet

[@NolanRaizenberg]

Not as good as the atto 3 battery.

[@paganizertube]

Prices are out in denmark. Seems to beat most of the competition even with the big battery. 290.000 dkr for long range (~600km WLTP) base model. By comparison the Renault Megane E-tech techno with big battery (~430km WLTP) is at 284.990 kr.

[@GrumblingForesight]

Nice watch selection there Daddy Jacob! So lovely to see a PRX on those leather straps. Btw, 0.26 cD os basically what the W124 Mercedes 500e was able to achieve in 1991 😁

[@rcast3763]

You forgot to mention your height and the Torque figure!? Charges 350kw but only 160kw, what!?

[@AI-playground-c6n]

A while ago, a Kia EV6 battery fire occurred, and thermal runaway was prevented for 18 minutes. I was curious, so I looked up Chinese electric car fires, and most of the videos I found were explosions after 10 seconds. It was literally an explosion, not a thermal runaway.

[@SW-lw6mt]

I hope the standard model comes to Australia under $50k. BYD Atto starts at $45k, so I hope it's competitive with EVs in that range.

[@HabitualFixation]

If your children cant find the back door handle after a day or two it's time to trade them in lol!

[@jamespaul2587]

It's not a question of finding the handle. Many small children won't be able to reach it.

[@HabitualFixation]

@@jamespaul2587 exactly. Maybe that's what he should have said

[@Drakesy]

Atto 3 will just drop by another 10% to undercut this. Chinese cars have huge margins in australia

[@nfzeta128]

yea but even with a drop this is just looking like a better car and while I like BYD the seal is their best not the atto 3.

[@Trackandshield]

Kia has 💩 reliability

[@nfzeta128]

@@Trackandshield that's old news. Recent Kia vehicles have been great in terms of reliability.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

@@nfzeta128err don’t think so.

[@nfzeta128]

@@stendecstretcher5678 just check the stats, or look up the cars. The only problem KIA EVs really have is the 12V issue under certain conditions.

[@jenvogue5005]

You are actually closer to Incheon than Seoul. But, the Songdo area looks cool in the shots.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Daddy Jacob good review, one thing slow down your talking just a little, it was almost like you were in a race to finish 😁😁

[@N1rOx]

daddy jacob reviews!

[@mcrotor77]

Daddy Jacob is on the sazul!!!!

[@mattvjmeasures]

I'm new to this channel. Is this review completely independent, or is it in any paid-for / sponsored etc by the car manufacturer ? I'm not trying to be a pain, just want to know.

[@carsella11]

If its priced like the Niro its not gonna sell.

[@markandkim66]

The question I have in relation to EV’s is resale value, say 5-6 years down the track, and longevity.

[@4literv6]

Do a search average new car depreciation for the first 12 months is almost 18% and near 23% for the premium/luxury segments. And then 10-15% A year in deprecation thereafter. Which is why most leases shock folks when they see the resale value bit. 👍🏻😀

[@AlanTov]

EVs have a better longevity than petrol cars.

[@freetorobandloot]

For people that keep their cars until they die, resale value doesn't matter. I just love having no car payments for 10 to 15 years after it is fully paid off.

[@mykothy]

Kia, bring it on!

[@david_lauw]

Good review

[@gumpert7611]

why would a longer front overhang be considered a benefit?

[@kristyanafinch9789]

It is not the first small SUV electric with vehicle to load heard of the atto it has it.

[@lazziebardakos2956]

The world's first compact SUV? 😂

[@ru2225]

That offers vehicle to load

[@peterjackson3519]

But even the first one is class leading for its segment that offers V2L in its class? And here I was thinking the Atto3 already had it

[@johnbentley6925]

Light and bright interior … looks ok

[@duncanburnet9185]

MG zs has V2L

[@_petar]

Kia EV9 is 100k USD here in the poorest EU country, this won't be cheaper than 50k USD in EU sadly. I got full options Qashqai for 35k euro, korean prices of same range car full spec Tucson/Sportage after refresh exceed 50k euro!

[@latger1987]

Base model is 35k USD in Hungary, available to order right now

[@frodevarn]

Very interesting car. And - it has to be good to replace the Kia Soul Exclusive! And to the guy presenting the car; why not slow down and take a breath from time to time!

[@kenitube]

0:18 I think Hyundai Ioniq 5 is also compact suv with V2L.

[@19thewall19]

Love how no one mentions the ev5. I know is delayed and am waiting, but the comparison should be with that, not the ev9. What I want to know is that if I'm getting screwed buying the ev5 built in china or is the ev3 built in korea better

[@jappa748]

i think korean product is better

[@freetorobandloot]

​@@jappa748I beg the differ.

[@sis-l1i]

@@freetorobandloot China is copying others, stealing technology, and slightly applying it to disrupt the market, but who are the low-IQ people who buy Chinese products?

[@sis-l1i]

@@freetorobandloot are u chinese?😅

[@freetorobandloot]

@@sis-l1i no, are you Korean?

[@sem5397]

Exterior looks good

[@rachelbailey966]

I tapped out as soon I heard that it was NMC chemistry 😢

[@근육돌이밥이]

why?

[@fatdoi003]

@@근육돌이밥이 easier to ignite, mostly can only charge to 80%

[@Vu-lq5se]

Majority of Cobalt is also produced very unethically.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

LFP is cheaper, safer, lasts longer, charges higher %.

[@markrhodes3983]

It will be very interesting the rumours is it will cost around £30.000 in the UK. But for me If its bigger than the volvo its going to be far to big for me personally. I like smaller cars mainly because I have a small driveway. But I'm also a petrol driver who needs convincing. But that's for years ahead. Great video and car, though. 👍

[@johnbentley6925]

Re the title ……. RIP Atto 3 ………. Have to see where the pricing ends up suspect EV3 is going to be mid 60s at a comparable feature level…..

[@nfzeta128]

It's estimated to be about 35k to 40k for the different trims.

[@alskeiuthn]

@@nfzeta128 40k USD = 60k AUD

[@Danger_mouse]

4:55 Thank God it has a horizontal screen and not a vertical full sized iPad taking up half the windscreen and dash! 💙 As long as it's not $50k+ it'll sell.

[@rupeQ2129]

No LFP battery is a bit of a killer. Not sure why KIA would want to use yesteryears battery chemistry.

[@onefiniteplanet]

You lost me at "Worlds' first compact electric SUV to that offers vehicle to load" - as that made it clear who paid for the trip and the slant of the video and did not go further

[@Whyunounderstand]

Will be 10-15k more than BYD

[@Banyan314]

why do they insist on offering only inefficient 19" wheels on the GT/GTS version in the UK. 17" are 10% more efficient

[@KoreanAmericanLawyer.NewPortBe]

Kia are killing it!! BYD Chinese EV BATTERIES BLOW UP

[@remix-yy1hs]

Shameless us owned asian

[@NolanRaizenberg]

That's an out right lie.

[@RidgeMu]

​@@NolanRaizenbergchinese bot

[@NolanRaizenberg]

@@RidgeMu the car is, not me. 😄😁🤣

[@ricosun]

I came to review Jacob

[@Donster888]

Goodone Daddy Jacob!

[@MuhamadHafiziMuhamedRebu-lp6hf]

I love this EV3 to be my UBER EATS & DOORDASH ride😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@cootified]

Bro...those guns need to be reined in ROFL

[@klausschroiff4405]

I'd buy it ... if there were half-decent fast chargers nearby (more than just 2 within 10km).

[@jamesvandamme7786]

Plug in at home.

[@klausschroiff4405]

@@jamesvandamme7786 Haha, good one. A third of the population can't charge at home. Me included.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@klausschroiff4405 So two thirds can plug in TODAY. The rest of you will have to wait until the politicians stop ignoring the problem. the engineers have already solved it.

[@franklong6269]

It's doubtful that it will charge 10% - 80% in 31 minutes. The Tesla Model 3 charges that amount in around 22 -24 minutes, and it charges at 175 KW/hour. It's an interesting car. I think Kia and Hyundai are two of a list of very few EV manufacturers that can sort of compete with Tesla.

[@AlexanderAddams]

People in Korea already have this vehicle. A number have stated that this is an actual number.

[@franklong6269]

@@AlexanderAddams Hmmm, that's an interesting point. The Chinese do have the best EV battery technology in the world, so it is possible. However, I would like to see more real-world tests to confirm what the real charging speeds are. Remember, these are not solid-state batteries, so unless there are technology advances that have not been communicated yet, they shouldn't be very different from other EV batteries.

[@Gimlet6051]

​@@franklong6269I don't know why your information is limited, but most high-end or performance EVs use NMC batteries, while most Chinese batteries are LFP. When used above a 2C rate, LFP batteries cause durability issues and are heavier than NMC due to lower energy density. The charging speed isn't slow because of the battery itself, but because this car is built with a 400V system, which inherently limits the charging speed.

[@franklong6269]

@@Gimlet6051 Hmmm, you clearly don't own an LFP battery-powered car; I do. I own a RWD Tesla Model 3 with LFP batteries, and it charges very quickly. With Tesla Model 3 and Y cars, the LFP batteries charge at 175 max KW/H rate. The NMC versions of the Model Y and 3 charge 250 KW/H rates. So, NMC batteries do charge more quickly, but in the real world, the difference is negligible. Both versions of the battery slow down charging to about the same rates within a few minutes. I understand your point that 800V systems have the potential to charge more quickly, but that may not materialize in the real world. I think you would have more effectively made your point if you had mentioned that the new semi-solid state and solid-state batteries will have the ability to charge far more quickly than current battery chemistries. Just having a higher voltage platform does not guarantee faster charging speeds. I readily admit I am not an expert on the theoretical charging speed differences between 400V and 800V systems, but just having more voltage does not guarantee that any battery will charge faster. We see this in Makita and DeWalt charging tools, which have higher voltages but do not charge faster than 18V Milwaukee tools. The chemistry and design of the batteries in these tools are what affect charging speeds the most. 800V Platforms may indeed have more theoretical potential to charge faster, but that does not translate to real-world charging speeds. BTW, the most advanced battery in mass production in the world is CATL's semi-solid-state battery, and it is an LFP battery. Supposedly it will fully charge in 15 minutes. I don't know what voltage platform produces that rate, but I do guarantee you that this battery will be in high-performance EVs very soon.

[@AlanTov]

​@@AlexanderAddamsTesla sales are dropping like a stone. Not helped by having a crazy creepy CEO.

[@jonlee580]

BYD HAS 1000HP ELECTRIC CAR FOR 60K$

[@jamesvandamme7786]

Nobody needs 1000 HP.

[@hashmi1195]

Looks like it’ll cost around 60-80k

[@MrTonifumi]

If that is true it's DOA

[@nfzeta128]

half that.

[@paulklp8262]

That can't be true if the current Ioniq 5 and EV6 are 60-80k. This will be 40-60k to compete with the RAV4.

[@TheronDragoon]

Will it even come to Australia, or vanish into the ether like the EV5?

[@trstnhn]

I thought EV5 isn't out anywhere yet

[@TheronDragoon]

@@trstnhn EV5 has been out in other countries for a while. Thailands release was in March.

[@trstnhn]

@@TheronDragoon I see

[@Lloydmax]

Nice PRX ;)

[@RoyalDudeness]

EV3 GT with 500hp + for 50000€ ??????

[@glennelliott708]

I appreciate the car but citizens of third world countries like Canada will not be able to afford until a really stripped down version is made. Forego the alloy wheels (put hub caps on 15” wheels), wireless chargers, sunroof, power tailgate and seats, cruise control and on and on and look! It’s now under $30k.

[@Tellyawhat4]

I feel for you poor Canadians. Ottawa needs to sign up for Unicef and World Vision relief. Vive le Canada!

[@teslabot6517]

❤it. How much?

[@pauld6556]

So Hyundai Kona electric sister? If this is over 50k forget it.

[@peterjackson3519]

So 6.5km per kwHr translated to an 81 kwHr battery does not equal 600km of driving range. For that you’d need close to 8km per kwHr from your socky wocky.

[@ozozi49]

Yes it needs to be under 50.000 in Australia.....otherwise....people will go top brands that are 60.000 and over ,.....or customers will opt for the cheap invasion of chinese, predicted for 2025

[@andrewmclean6555]

Probably better built than a BYD and way better than a Tesla. It’ll also have good parts availability and service here in Australia. I can’t wait!! Let’s hope the price is reasonable.

[@wanderingwalle8726]

Inferior battery chemistry alone makes this car a dud.

[@Peter-vn8ue]

No vehicle brand has a warehouse full of spare parts in Australia, Andrew. They all need to come from overseas. It took a month to get a front bumper for my Toyota camry. BYD'S vehicle quality is on par with Kia's vehicles sold in Australia and al BYD vehicles sold here have a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, so my advice is to actually go to a BYD showroom and maybe have a test drive, open and close the doors and inspect all the vehicle's panel gaps for consistency instead of just retyping what you have read by other ignorant people.

[@EastWood2004]

The ev3 uses ncm while byd uses chepo lfp. The lfp was supposed to be used for ess not for vehicles

[@nfzeta128]

@@EastWood2004 No the EV3 GT trim uses NMC. The Air trim uses LFP. That's how most EVs go. The base versions save money while having longer lasting life but the bigger battery versions use NMC which usually have faster charging, more range and better throughput but less safety and doesn't last as long or you have to think about how you charge them more.

[@freetorobandloot]

​@@EastWood2004​lfp is cheaper and has less dense energy density but much safer. I will take lfp over mnc all day. I will never buy an ev with mnc.

[@yezih2694]

How many year warranty Kia is going to cover. I don’t have faith in their quality control.

[@thilokessler7165]

Hilarous pricing

[@apw50]

Sorry, not getting any EV with NMC batteries.

[@nfzeta128]

This is only the GT model. The base air model has LFP.

[@carlosgravil3325]

much nicer styling but battery not as good.

[@simonmiller5118]

My Tesla Model Y has averaged 7.4 km/kWh since new so this Kia is not that efficient. This Kia will be way too expensive here in Australia. The onslaught of Chinese EVs will kill these manufacturers.

[@AlanTov]

You bought a creepy Musk.mobile 😂😂😂

[@Gezzaman14]

KIA makes better cars than parent company Hyundai.

[@contra_plano]

It is a "luxury" brand

[@Reddylion]

Must release noe not b..y 2026

[@satay8167]

Looking good but unfortunately Kia has been notoriously out-pricing their ev - always. Byd killer you said- unlikely unless super affordable even so I don’t think want to call their car cheep as they been desperately uplifting their image as quality prestige car.

[@mickjoebills]

Worlds first 1st compact suv with V2l? EX30 and zeekrx are compact BEV SUV and both have V2L.. Drag co-efficent is middle of road (zeekrx is 0.23) so expect higway range to be effected accordingly. Atto 3 is roomier due to height and moonroof. A good warrenty and A$50 price will attract brand loyalists, but Kia ranks 15th on Gartner index so it is well behind Nio, Geely, Tesla and Xpeng in respect to ota updates adas and AI.

[@Mrdoballena]

Lost me at FWD 😷

[@stevesandeman4697]

Decent specs for an EV, that battery capacity should alleviate some range anxiety, 600 + k is impressive. I take it there was no spare wheel ? I think they could have put a bit more body design into the front of the vehicle, it looks a little “ boxy” for my taste. Otherwise it’s pretty impressive. Well done KIA - the price will determine its popularity I think.

[@contra_plano]

It has room to put one...

[@stevesandeman4697]

I just bought an Omoda E5 - it has all the features of the Kia here but body style, in my opinion is way ahead. Of course internal space is compromised a little, but 90% of the time there only two of us in it. The large battery in the Kia is an attractive option I'd have to say !! Thanks for the review 😊oh and the Omoda E5 comes with a full size spare wheel & jack 👍

[@shanehean1]

If someone was driving me with their hand or hands were on the bottom quadrants of the steering wheel I would ask them to stop and let me out, Dangerous!

[@jxmai7687]

What i see for now there are few reasons, one is the steering wheeel's control butooms took a lots of space and feel too thic out, not so ergonomic, another reason is maybe the drive assistance let him off guard, the last one is it was a bad drive habit.

[@hangover4833]

dude you are buff

[@Kuantummek]

Atto3 doesn't even come close to this car.

[@kernj6454]

Yessss it looks ok.. Toyota look see stop making ugly ev's

[@kirakira1981]

Doesn’t the Chinese competition completely destroy this joke of a car? NCM is a highly flammable and unsafe. And the price would be very high. The Koreans are very much behind in EVs. Atto 3 with 60kwh gets 480km WLTP so this Kia with similar pack with NCM chemistry only 420. Forget it.

[@Whyunounderstand]

Yep BYD blade battery outclasses Koreans, but this has nicer design.

[@MP_145]

​@Whyunounderstand don't forget brand plays a huge part of consumers choice. Look at iPhone no where near the best spec'd phone or feature filled, still sell millions...flooding of Chinese models will not likely lead to more EV sales in Australia.

[@tdubs21]

design means nothing when its melted to nothing​@@Whyunounderstand

[@jamespaul2587]

NCM is not highly flammable and unsafe. EVs with this chemistry have marginally higher fire risk, but still far less than gas or diesel or hybrid vehicles. The main downside to NMC is that for longevity, it's best to limit regular charging to 80% or 90%. LFP batteries can be regularly charged to 100% with minimal impact on battery life.

[@PsychedMedia]

Atto3 wltp is 420km. 480km is nedc

[@richieduck67]

Saucy?

[@Tellyawhat4]

Really good looking little car. Just cannot bring myself to buying a Chinese vehicle, no matter how stiff the competition. Just read another article about the dangers around Chinese cars being hacked. The EV3 sunroof does open contrary to someone's comment somewhere, but I'm still not convinced those batteries are entirely safe. Hate to have one alight in my garage at 2am. You can't extinguish these fires with water or oxygen deprivation either.

[@dovnar]

Kia is Korean buddy.

[@fatdoi003]

yes i never brought myself to buy australian vehicle... or american or korean.....

[@justice4g]

FWD? next

[@fatdoi003]

NMC.... no thanks

[@OceanHan]

Nah Atto3 is very safe😉

[@TD-uh3wi]

Meh Kia is overpriced and quality is also poor for what your paying. Like their EV9, compare it to the Xpeng x9. No comparison!

[@sis-l1i]

중국인들 서양인 프로필 도용해서 중국차가 더 좋다고 선전 댓글 오지게 달고 있네 ㅋㅋ

[@maxd4968]

I want

[@sed9406]

No, you don't.

[@maxd4968]

@@sed9406 I do tho

[@sed9406]

@@maxd4968 priced too high with bad look but ok Interior.

[@shaqisumari304]

The car or the host looks. Good

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Come home to a real fire buy an EV.

[@contra_plano]

My 10 year old electric car continues to leave ICEs stuck at traffic lights. That is a real "fire".

[@AKbhai799]

Love you from chaddi

[@ricecrash5225]

Gross

[@waynekerrr9027]

Looks awful

[@paulnicholas6092]

68 grand driveway I bet