NEW KIA EV3: Is this the electric car that rewrites the rules? | Electrifying

[@MGcyclist]

If you live in the country and tend to get power cuts, Vehicle to Load is brilliant!. During the last storm, with creative use of extension leads, had the fridge, freezer, microwave, some portable lights and the TV running off an Ioniq 5 for 3 days, fantastic.

[@MrSGL21]

really? i ran a 5k ac, tv, computer, and fridge for 8 days off a champion 2k cube generator that i paid $250 for.

[@MGcyclist]

A petrol generator - I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole - so last century 😂

[@patriotbarrow]

@@MrSGL21 How good is your $250 generator as a car?

[@MrSGL21]

@@patriotbarrow how good is an ev as a generator? Hint it doesn't produce power it only stores it.

[@MrSGL21]

@MGcyclist tell us all how you've never without electricity for more than a few hours without telling us you've never been without electricity for more than a few hours.

[@stu1pass]

I have used V2L quite a bit since owning an Ioniq 5. My camping gear is now electric ( induction hob and fridge), used V2L in a couple of power cuts to keep the freezer and fishtank going, plus sometimes use it as a cheap energy source to heat my home office when it's just me at home (using stored overnight electric in the day), so I don't think it is a gimmick and is a must have for me now. Ev3 is now a contender for my next EV, thanks for the video.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Kia, Hyundai are setting the standard for solid, reliable well thought out EV’s.

[@chrisslaterwalker]

I'm beginning to think that Kia have really nailed it with their EV offerings, overtaking Audi (who really haven't), Mercedes (not quite there yet) and BMW (almost there) on the way.

[@juneaaahn6826]

Germans art behind in EVs that's why EU postponed their scheduled transition to the non emission cars....anyway German car heyday is over the hill n getting to the end.

[@Finglebat]

I think Renault are also turning out some nice EVs, Mégane, Scenic, the lovely '5' and even '4' which is on the horizon. I am looking forward to seeing the Skoda Elroq and Epic too. But with cars like the Kia, why would you look at VW group (maybe excluding the upcoming Skoda's), BMW or Mercedes?

[@michaelhansen2309]

Problem with European EVs is their warrenty is only like 2 years (on the cars, battery warrenty is much better of course). That's absolutely unacceptable for me, considering these cars are still quite a new type of technology

[@bmarcus1282]

Looks like a great car that will do so well in the UK. Kia are fantastic in the EV space.

[@dwaynewal-e8615]

This KIA EV3 is so electrifyingly beautiful. Wow!!

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

KIa is certainly kicking a lot of goals these days and I am looking forward to driving one when they arrive in Australia. Vehicle to load is a fantastic option and yes I would use it regularly: camping, as an integrated power source through my smart meter when the the grid prices go through the roof. It should be one of the most important options for consumers, and yes, European manufacturers are laggards in that space.

[@robsmith1a]

We had a power cut a week ago and being able to plug the fridge freezer into the car would have been very useful

[@aarong9378]

You can do the same with a 12V inverter. Attach it to your car's 12V battery and turn the car on. This works particularly well with EVs since the traction battery will charge the 12V battery as necessary. Perfect for emergencies.

[@Flyingzard]

I use V2L pretty much daily on my Ioniq 5. It powers loads of stuff in my house throughout the day and then I charge the car using cheap energy rates at night, I have used it to power the lawn mover and for many camping trips. It is a major consideration for my next EV that the car has to have V2L. I cannot fathom why cars like the ID Buzz do not have it - that is the perfect EV on the market for camping. VW have missed a trick there.

[@manuelsevigny6855]

Can't wait to see it in real. I'm waiting for a nice small EV with a decent range for a long time! I hope they'll sell it in Canada

[@ottot3221]

V2H (Vehicle to Home) and V2G (Vehicle to Grid) is very important to me and a must have. This car looks amazing, I love it and will order a test drive as soon as it's available.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Reading Kia’s press release it only has V2L.

[@boggytrails]

Will be a top seller in no time.

[@stevewest131]

There's so much to like about this car, looks, practicality, range, BUTTONS and tech. Kia really are on top of their EV game. If I had to be picky I prefer the charge flap to be on the front, no heads up display (?) and the DC charging speed is a bit slow (tho this will preserve the battery) but meh. I like the narrower screens...when driving you can rest your fingers on the top of the screen and use your thumb. I'm really not into big screens Just take my money now!

[@oliver90owner]

Charging point should be on the rear, IMO. Reverse into the charging space and make your first move, afterwards, a safe one. (drive out frontwards!)

[@stevewest131]

@@oliver90owner I prefer front tbh but rear would be fine. I don't really see the logic in a side charge point. Not a deal breaker tho, lovely car

[@oliver90owner]

@@stevewest131 Tesla’s are on the side and are perfectly OK, I might suggest. Not a problem for them. Mine is on the side. Only a problem is my drive is not quite wide enough… I suppose sensible side positioning is on the driver side but I don’t think think that holds true for all models. Compromises, compromises, but driving forwards from a parking spot is an important safety factor. There are other safety points in reverse parking. Proper drivers reverse park wherever/whenever possible. Supermarket carparks are the worst for encouraging frontwards parking.

[@robertcatanzaro2982]

Is the centre charging compatible with the shortish Tesla supercharger stations?

[@DennisHelmar]

One of my favorite features is vehicle to load and at this price it is fantastic!

[@jeffreyt02]

BMW are starting to look like old Kia cars. And Kia is killing it out there. If someone would’ve told me I’d rather drive a KIA EV3 than a similar BMW even if I get them for free I’d have called them crazy haha

[@shaywhelan1]

She had me at "never have to pay subscriptions for options"

[@oliver90owner]

Which bit befuddled you? Need a definition of ‘subscriptions’?

[@shaywhelan1]

@@oliver90owner Some manufacturers are charging monthly subscriptions for options such as sat nav, heated seats. Kia are stating they will not do that.

[@oliver90owner]

@@shaywhelan1 I know that. From your post I thought you didn’t. Apologies for not understanding your posting.

[@MNM2884nick]

@@oliver90owner Chevy is charging customers after 8 years of ownership to use some of the infotainment system.. truly a scummer thing. For that reason alone, I am just leaning on kia. I just wish toyota put a focus on EV.

[@Martin_Level47]

But OTA updates cost you a subscription - in Denmark anyway - so stupid 😕

[@stefan2796]

The EV3 is a well designed, good and practical EV. It's not too big, not too small, just the right size SUV. I'm sure KIA will sell a lot of them.

[@Avatar1946]

Looks like a winner. Waiting for more details.

[@PhilippeDHooghe]

Your question on V2L and V2G. V2L is definitely very useful, no need to elaborate. V2G is a bit more controversial. First, the special V2G chargers are as expensive as a home battery that fits on a hybrid inverter. Second, if the car battery is an LFP it would probably not hurt the life, but a ternary battery... I'm not sure if you want to limit the life of it for using as a home battery. If it drives as the 9, this 3 with the 81 kWh battery and a 600km range is going to be a killer. This is a car I'd want to buy.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

The EV3 actually only has v2l. Most now believe there will be no real battery degradation when discharging and recharging at such low rates for v2g

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Looks a good size for families. Would prefer a non-SUV body style, but I like a lot of the details and styling of it.

[@MrMysto]

Same

[@dewarmc]

A great review on the EV3 Ginny, oh and as I am watching this on Saturday evening, I'm sure that by now, your concerns about Man Utd's recent performance has been well and truly quashed with a few glasses of your favourite, after watching the FA Cup :-)

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Thank for a great preview. The bit which caught my eye was vehicle to grid. We have a battery installation at home of about the size of the entry level EV3. Being able to double that by using the car in extremis (we get power cuts about 4 times a year) really appeals. Apart from that I would probably want a 4WD option which I could get with Smart or Mini at a price.

[@HuyTranimal]

22kW AC is impressive for a 'budget' car. If this were BYD it would be 7kW. Looking forward to seeing this in Australia.

[@animationcreations42]

22kW is the reason the Zoe is the only small EV that interests me (other than the Smart Fortwo!).

[@wcrash9361]

Will have to be Under $40000 AUD to compete

[@HuyTranimal]

@@wcrash9361 no chance 🤣 under 40 you're looking at the Chinese brands like MG, GWM and BYD. Wish it were under 40. More like high 50 starting.

[@wcrash9361]

@@HuyTranimal in that case it will not sell well

[@o0alias0o]

Vehicle to load is great for me, useful when camping, my garden tools. Vehicle to grid will be perfect too

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Nice. And thank God it hasn’t got the dated Tesla 1 screen no button nonsense.

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

I have never really liked Korean design, especially not Hyundai. But this thing does look just amazing! Well done KIA.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

What is Korean design? 🙄

[@Finglebat]

I liked the Kia Soul, weird enough to be different, I just never liked the interior. I also liked the Skoda Yeti too, but that was not electrified. I guess I like boxy looking vehicles because a Defender is also up their on my list.

[@kimmeddies6689]

Man that turned Kia/Hyundai design around was Peter Schreyer, ex VAG/

[@masterofthepinkside]

the only reason I'd be likely to use V2L is to keep the freezer going in a long power cut, and it'd have to be a long one. I wouldn't use v2g at all with current battery chemistries.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Charge port location is North American NACS friendly, well done Kia we need a vehicle that can pull up to a Tesla Version 3 supercharger without any issues especially being a 400volt design battery pack, 30 minutes 10-80 is just fine, give us road trippers time to grab a bit and go to the Lue!

[@PoppinJay]

Battery to home is vital, using the car as a domestic battery makes the most sense to me.

[@geraldh.8047]

Do you live in rural Africa where power cuts are all the time or in North Korea?

[@sooncheolyoon759]

@@geraldh.8047 Happens quite often in America. It just happened last night to me.

[@Cyrribrae]

​​@@geraldh.8047power cuts do happen. But I want it for EVERY DAY charging. Run my house when my electricity rates are high during the day, recharge at night when it's cheap. Or maybe you have solar and you want to store some of that for use in the evening. Those are uses I would do nearly every day. And if I need to jump in the car and go somewhere, I can still just go do that. That said, there's no indication that this car will be able to do that yet. The systems haven't done to market yet. So we'll see.

[@acceleratedriving]

@@geraldh.8047great in event of power cuts of course but using car battery for the house means charging car battery with low cost off peak or free solar electricity then run the house for days. It’ll be a game changer and …. Very useful in event of power cut.

[@geraldh.8047]

​@@Cyrribrae There is one car that can already do this. The Ford F150. The necessary home integration hardware to actually use this will cost you about ~10k$. Why the hell would you want this? You will NEVER be able to make that back just by charging cheaper and running your house during the day. With Tesla Cybertruck it's cheaper IF you already have a powerwall but since you probably don't - cost is also about ~10k$. Why are you willing to spend a third or a fourth of the price of the EV3 on this?

[@colinrenfrew48]

Reminds me of a Bertone Citroen concept. It’s a great looking and distinctive car.

[@JonOakden]

I like it and will consider it in the future. Charging is a bit slow though

[@steadijim2632]

Did I just hear the Kia Starmer lights?!

[@craig8638]

I thoroughly enjoyed the Man United vs Palace game. Sincerely a Palace fan.

[@AnthonyLivingstone1]

I want one but not sure my budget will stretch. I'm probably in the Dacia Duster 2024 Hybrid price range at £10k+ less - but I really want the EV3..!

[@Finglebat]

Oh I love this car 😍 So my head (or wallet) is saying "wait for the Citroen eC3 and see what thta is like" (I realise apples and oranges) My heart is saying, "get down the Kia showroom and put down a deposit... NOW!" Well another car to add to my 'test drive list', a couple of years ago there was little choice, now we are not only getting exciting cars but also affordable cars. Thanks electrifying team for a great review.

[@YassineSeN]

amazing car, the only drawback for me is the 100 k charging power, hope it makes 200k soon

[@seanb9530]

Thought the front seats were going to spin around like second row in Ev9?

[@Cyrribrae]

Vehicle to home charging is a feature I desire greatly. Not just in power emergencies, but to adjust my home power usage to when rates are cheap from the grid. Even better if it will talk to solar panels and work as a mobile/versatile everyday energy storage solution. Most cars spend 90%+ parked. I'd like to put that to use at least a little

[@zazhou]

Car manufacturers should develop car roofs with embedded solar. Van roofs will obviously have more roof square meters.

[@coldfire30]

I wonder why they made this one front drive, maybe to a litte bit more of boot space?

[@josephcullen2512]

The pistachio green is rather nice indeed

[@paulcooper8818]

A very nice car with plenty of utility and a rear wiper! Wish the starting price was more in the 27K range

[@Orange_Manbaby]

A Niro petrol is £29k.

[@danielecolombo8702]

Interesting proposal, i believe Is a Boxy versione of the Niro , unfortunately the charging at right Is blocking usage in small european garages . I choose Niro for thi reason wirh plug in front , bad booking but useful

[@Yanquetino]

YAY for the buttons! It even has my preferred side-by-side cupholders. If consumer don't need to haul big loads or big families, it'll be a winner. I don't perceive that it has a heads-up display, and I don't know if it has a digital rear view mirror. These are both great features that I've grown to love. Hahaha! I see that you took a "clap" leaf out of Nicola's book. The top-of-the-line range is outstanding, but the charging speed could be better, like in other E-GMP siblings. I hope they'll be building them on this side of the pond in the factory due to open in Q4 this year.

[@vulpixelful]

You could probably get an aftermarket HUD

[@isu-easytax]

Not only HUD, but all options for ev9 are included - in Korea Fortunately, the price was released in Korea, and it's cheaper than Kona ev

[@ChrisMcEvoy72]

Looks very nice. I really like Kia's design language with their EV range, although the upcoming facelifted EV6 doesn't look as good as the previous one imo. Be interested to see how the EV3 compares to my Peugeot e2008, which I would also consider to be a compact SUV rival, although you didn't mention it. I'll be checking the EV3 out when it's available - when will it be available?

[@Handleyman]

They’re not headrests! They are HEAD RESTRAINTS! To help prevent whiplash injuries in a rear end collision.

[@MauiWauiPineappleExpress]

YAH duhhh!>

[@ta9143]

First and yes I need this EV

[@user-jm9ep3zp5g]

i really love the design, nice job Kia !

[@sbomorse]

A better review than the Fully Charged Show. Well done Ginny 😊

[@riaz8783]

Fully Charged has been naff for a while. Way too much filler in their videos

[@sbomorse]

@@riaz8783 granted, however I cannot stand Nicola reviews.

[@ianwhitlock1920]

V2L and V2G brilliant if your home optimised to suit. but bi-directional chargers are expensive.

[@petesig93]

A great small car, and the Hyundai Inster will be an outstanding and very roomy city run-about. Great moves into the smaller car market.

[@akf2000]

V2 grid!? That's very good

[@SideQuestStijn]

V2 load

[@akf2000]

@@SideQuestStijn she said to grid, which I was very surprised by, was this a mistake

[@KoreanAmericanLawyer.NewPortBe]

Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of other manufacturers

[@robertcatanzaro2982]

Yes with the battery for V2G and definitely use of electric tools away from power sources. Have a lovely electric chain saw that with an extension lead would run off the car as well as cement mixer, chop saw etc. Great feature!

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

Chris Bangle must be a very, very happy man now!

[@rotoehu9266]

Why the constant comparison to the EV9? Does the UK not get the much more similar Kia EV5?

[@Harhawink]

Constan comparison for sure because you get very much the same tehnologies and features as in the flagship EV9 but in a smaller size and way smaller budger. EV5 will be available for sure, but later.

[@francoisg3500]

The EV5 is due launch in the U.K. next year.

[@kimmeddies6689]

Not sure as I think the EV9 looks like it has been designed by a 6yr old, this is going in the right direction, but not there yet. It’s big let down will be dealer/manufacture support

[@EliotHochberg]

i'm glad to see that Kia is not falling down the bar soap design hole. But I noticed that some other companies are starting to follow sued with Kia, and what I would call storm trooper chic. That is the say, the designs of the Kia, some BMWs, the Subaru/Toyota electric vehicles, all kind of remind me of a first order Star Wars storm trooper helmet. That's not a dig, but it just goes to prove that there are styling trends that seem to jump across different car manufacturers. I will say, I much prefer this to the soap because it seems like it's easier to execute unique details in this style that it is in that style.

[@urbanstrencan]

Looks amazing, and another great video 😊😊❤❤

[@eezawyrdo3052]

I like the mini ironing board.

[@micheleoncini8369]

Frankly, the Megane (you say it is the only one to compete with the roomy interior of the EV3) is really cramped inside, you had maybe the new scenic in mind? 🤔

[@stephengneri2136]

it appears the closest competitor is the EX30, at least here in the US. some say Solterra/bz4x but Kia always offers more than the comp.

[@musicmoviesandgames2004]

Good news, this car was green lit for the USA

[@SuperPandalf]

To me, the Megane is a much closer equivalent. Almost identical length, boot capacity and interior space. But Megane is let down by the limited battery capacity. This EV3 shoots straight to the top of my bucket list for when my eNiro gets retired next year.

[@joer4367]

I'm excited to see this in person, even thought the table/tray is useless for me.

[@wonkyu1qlee66]

KIa is getting better and better with every new model!

[@williamlawrenson8345]

A friend had a E Niro with V2L and with it, he was able to support an event, powering a laptop and printer.

[@aldavidson1044]

Any body know how many watts the onboard inverter puts out? And, is it a pure sine wave inverter?

[@kckfen]

Kia EV3 suppose to be around USD25k, but now i am not sure it will price like that anymore

[@BBingo-v5i]

It never supposed to. Kia announced early on that the EV3 will be starting at $/€33-35k

[@zych84]

@@BBingo-v5i exactly... EV2, yes, but EV3 no.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@zych84 How about incentive if they build it in Georgia?

[@RCnerd74]

I already love it. Need to sell my Qashqai soon🤩

[@leehouten2345]

I hope they don’t try to replace the Niro with this. Love my Niro Ev 2023

[@UltraJaff]

I think the Niro EV will eventually be phased out but it’s got a facelift upcoming so it’s not going anywhere for a while

[@The_Observer72]

It’s all about the price. No one is gonna pay more for Niro EV than EV3. Hopefully long range battery will not be overpriced.

[@WayApp]

So sleek and dynamic

[@geraldfrear8121]

Can you use the remote outside the vehicle to move it out of tight spaces like the new Nero ?

[@Groaznic]

Are you sure "the Megane can match it" in terms of interior space? You have so much leg room there in the back, while Megane is known to be almost impossible to sit in the back by adults. It looks like strikingly more room in the back for the Kia.

[@freethinker4991]

The V2H fetcher has put the KIA EV3 on my list of EV to reviews for my next EV.

[@martinwilkinson408]

I’m not sure where KIA fits in the car brand league these days. They certainly make some superb EVs and seem to be the upcoming car brand that’s quite out there. Seeing more and more on the road. I have an EV6 and I think it’s absolutely brilliant making the swap to an electric vehicle a breeze. Couldn’t have imagined myself buying a KIA a few years ago where it would def have been and Audi or BMW for me.

[@TassieEV]

I'll be interested to see Hyundai's equivalent as they will be higher class as it was with the Kona vs the Niro, think Hyundai dictate to Kia they release first then Hyundai come out but then Genesis behind both of them with their luxury suite and of course at the price. Not the first tray, think F150 lightning was first with the laptop tray. Let's get Mike in this car for those of us that are in the 6'+ bracket mind you Jack has reviewed this on Fully Charged as well so that'll be the one for us taller folk to check out. So which EV5 or EV3 will replace the Niro is the next question for Kia.

[@Tellyawhat4]

Totally excited about this EV! Me thinks it's a buy! I have a small electric travel kettle and will give it a try!!

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Another great video presented by "Casual Spice"!

[@topherut]

V2G is the future. When EVs are commonplace we will have a giant battery distributed all around the UK. No need to reinforce power lines to carry the load, it will be generated locally. Please make a video about V2G and V2H.

[@43scooter]

V2L and V2G will definitivly be used! I will plug it in as a power source to my off-grid cabin instead of using the generator :D

[@oliver90owner]

At probably less than a third of daytime electricity to charge the battery, it could easily be cheaper to run items from the car instead of the mains - even with the associated power conversion losses. Def cheaper than any fossil powered generator.

[@marklola12]

how is the different levels of regeneration NEW TECH. i have 3 levels to choose from in my Honda E

[@MichaelMorley-d1e]

My son in law has a emote garage with no power, very handy being able to use V2L for power tools when needed. Not every tool comes with a battery.

[@srikanthnarayanan]

Is this replacing the Niro EV? Or will they co-exist?

[@MarkJAmble]

Very impressed with your choice of football team Ginny👍

[@MonstaMunch101]

The cloth dashboard shown in this vid is only on the "air" model, is this really the GT? Bit confusing. Seems like GT Line-S is the only option if you want a 360 camera and powered seats.

[@SWR112]

Great she’s back…..👍

[@jerrywort9399]

Looks great but dont like white seats and why no AWD version

[@commuterbranchline8132]

This will sell by the ship load to london Uber drivers. How will the NMC chemistry stand up over time compated to LFP?

[@emilianomontanari283]

the price of the larger battery one ??

[@yitzele]

It's basically the new Niro. Love it.

[@granfersteve3815]

When's it coming to the UK Ginny?

[@sargfowler9603]

Looks different I suppose. Just don’t need another SUV. Can’t we have some normal cars from Kia?

[@marvin3935]

SUV is the new normal, especially for a world car built and offered in so many regions.

[@JSH-do5qf]

If you read the size details, you might regard it a bigger muscle hatchback.

[@tomskwomble66]

I don't see buttons for front and rear demist

[@Stewiedude1]

Really admire Kia for kicking back against the germans by fitting kit as standard and for not trying to move to a subscription model for equipment already built into your car.

[@DB25k]

I wonder why it's a 54kwh battery and not 64kwh for standard level entry

[@Orange_Manbaby]

It’s 58

[@Paulo-ov4yo]

That's the first EV I'd be interested in. I like it

[@The_Hero_Is_Back]

Charger is in the wrong place. It should be on the front. But apart from that, it looks like a good family car. With that sort of range, we can stop calling them EVs and just call them cars.

[@oliver90owner]

Charger point should be at the rear. Prevent people from reversing out of a parking space. ‘Make your first move a safe one’.

[@SuperPandalf]

Every location has its advantages & disadvantages. Our current eNiro has the charge port at the front. Yes, it's very convenient. But have a frontal collision - even a quite gentle one - and the car can easily be totally disabled. I would be quite happy to see the port shift to the front wing.

[@oliver90owner]

@@SuperPandalf Rear wing. Reverse in, driving out forwards is always better.

[@themusiqfreak]

Could anyone please test the boot space with a guitar (full size acoustic in a case/electric in flight-safe case) and just let me know if it can fit in the boot? I'm fed up of cars with silly proportions that mean using the back seat for such valuable items. I've seen some people use golf-clubs, but that's far too small to be a good test.

[@bigdhav]

Can you actually plug the kettle in inside the car though?

[@rjb1970]

Just needs your trademark "cupholder test" Ginny 😊

[@PaulClayton-k1b]

Ev3 looks amazing and a want wine 😊

[@stingaling]

The green colour is not available on the entry level 'Air' trim, which is annoying,

[@markdearden1697]

When will it be appearing in UK showrooms? I'm not sure if we should be holding off on getting our new car until we can at least try it. Shame the cupholders are placed so inconveniently low - as bad as the Scenic