FIRST LOOK - Kia EV3 - Kia's best car so far with class leading range ! | 4K

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Thanks Ped for the most detailed review so far of the EV3. I've had an e-Niro here in France since March 2019, we have to date done 101,000 km in the car. It has been pretty much faultless apart from the 12v battery needing replacement. It is great to drive and super efficient. Our winter/summer average is 14 kWh/100 km...so just over 4 miles/kWh?...450 km on a full charge is easily done, a mid winter 1,100 km run to Germany in 2022 (grandkids get born at inconvenient times and places!)...suggests that 350 km is more realistic in winter on fast roads. EV3 looks great, a real step up in design and technology from our e-Niro but not much of an improvement in charging speeds which is a shame.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 🙏🏻

[@cinematographytrev]

Kia are really thinking out of the EV box. Very interesting and clever design. Can't wait to watch you road test this.

[@shakesnbake]

Dare I say but I'd prefer this over an EX30. Hyundai/Kia are EV disrupters! Thanks for the exclusive.

[@Banyan314]

The EX30 isn’t in the same league. Too small in the rear, that awful tablet and NO HUD !!!!!! Kia EV3 all the way

[@clewis5220]

I agree Volvo should be worried and i currently drive a Volvo!

[@bigdhav]

EX30 is awful. I've been in one and the interior feels really cheap and flimsy. Very Chinese! The screen based controls are infuriating too as you have to prod in menus to adjust your mirrors for example.

[@charliequach6399]

Disrupters? Hardly, since Model Y was the most car sold in the world last year.

[@IoniqIonityIonna]

​@@charliequach6399Who cares sales until kia's hypercasting and IRA, also tesla profit percentage dropped to 5% while kia is 13%.

[@kevinphillips9408]

I really like this. Can’t wait to see your drive reports

[@p____p4tel]

Terrific design and car. Kia just continue to lead the way.

[@mrgrumpy771]

until it hits you - that's a blunt monster

[@Grant.G.Simpson]

i guess the embargo lifted on EV3, lots of same videos to watch at the same time, i chose yours because i'm a helpful kind of chap and like to see the underdog win. so here is my like and comment for your algorithm

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Grant. Yep…global embargo 👍

[@AndrewMcDonald]

Design seems to channel the essence of Star Wars Imperial Storm Trooper armor.

[@brutusoftroy2810]

Star Trek Jaylah

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@HQBProductions]

Peter…this car sounds like a very good way into EV ownership. I would buy one happily because Kia seems well made with sound technology and it is not in the super expensive range so a reasonable risk. As you rightly say, it is a practical, family car for daily life. It is not intended to storm the Stelvio or lap the N’bring in 7 mins dead…it is a car for Asda, the doctors and visiting Aunt Maud….for school, for friends on a Friday night….it is a real world car but is also a very good car as a sole ownership. I wish it well…try to get one for test soon..the full range GT Line version and alongside, a basic, no option model for a comparison test! Happy driving…😃😃😃😟Richard

[@kevincross9206]

It’s a striking car for sure, and see no reason why it won’t be successful for Kia.

[@darrensimon6181]

Looks amazing currently have an E Niro which goes back next year. Definite contender for its replacement. 4 mpkwh is easy in the E Niro so that should do it no problem.

[@SWR112]

I’m fully onboard with EV’s, just love Cars in general. But credit to the brand - right let’s invite “ Petrol Ped” 😂

[@mransari2553]

Kia is gaining my respect ngl

[@robins262]

Hi Pete. Intending to buy this hopefully with delivery by my local dealer with their first showroom order!!!

[@eblues8367]

Now we just need a more practical EV6-sized, mid-sized-SUV / family car, which sits between the EV3 & the EV9. Kia & Hundai are making some truly amazing cars! 👏 🏆 I'd also love to see a true eco car from the group, along the lines of the epically-efficient original Hyundai ioniq (5 miles per kwh +++). Exciting times!

[@adirkse]

The EV5 is coming also...

[@lesdonnes7593]

You checked out the Hyundai Inster?

[@gavinjohnson3782]

Another winner love my EV6 I’ll have one for the wife , love where kIA is going 🎉

[@macroman54]

I can't say the design impresses me especially the back side view. I am a fan of Kias, currently on my fourth, an Optima GT Line S which is basically an estate with a sloping back, a great boot and plenty of room in the back seats for my two 6' sons. My last two were what are called Kia Approved cars which means when buying a year old model (probably an ex-rental car) you get the 7 year warranty from the day you buy it meaning it has in effect an 8 year warranty which has just come in handy as I needed the two electric struts replacing on the boot lid which at £2,000 I thankfully didn't have to pay. Sadly there has not been a replacement for the Optima so not sure which car I will be replacing it with later this year, probably the nearest Kia model in terms of size is the EV6 but even a year old one is £10,000 more than I would be wanting to pay and as yet I am not convinced that an EV is the way to go at the moment. A Skoda Superb or Octavia would likely be the best choice but the 3 year warranty puts me off. Maybe leasing a car may be a better choice, something I will have to have a look at.

[@jeffbrooker5183]

I really like where KIA is going with this EV. It is about time that something comes out that will be available for the average everyday driver. I look forward to your review of the EV. I appreciate your testing and honest reviews. YOU ROCK! Thanks as always.

[@andyking2cargarage]

Thanks Pete as always. Great exterior design language and the EV3 is functional, without looking clumsy. Some of the shiny exterior black plastic, may get a little swirly over time, but Kia are on to a winner .... oh and the interior is lovely too. First deliveries?

[@manutius77]

Just picked up our niro ev and love it. Kia have really pushed things forward and this car looks amazing and also practical to own. It's not a show pony by the read of things. Can't wait for your drive review.

[@drose8007]

Great EV to look at an all rounder for sure. If this car can do the distance they say it can well I would have one for sure. Please bring the proof on the test drive that I think is what all of us are waiting for. Great video fair and the best review I have seen for the EV3. Thank you.

[@watchcommander2012]

It’s got a big smile on front! It’s a surprisingly good looking car well done Kia

[@harrybartlett4020]

Great to see a car with vehicle to home and good range for the price. Looks like a winner. 😊❤

[@PetrolPed]

It really is!

[@dangreasley7934]

Great comprehensive review. The world is changing at lightning speed with the release of these type of EV cars. A very exciting future ahead as the technology continues to get better and richer.

[@SirRounded]

Perks of WFH, get to watch videos like this as soon as they come out :D I've come back to say, the 3/4 view looks a bit like a Suzuki Ignis! Interesting little car

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@ohyesitsme]

You missed the most important thing and that it has a rear wiper 😊

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@markwood1533]

Hahaha, I gather Hyundai has admitted its error and added it to new Ioniq 5s

[@bruciew50]

If it had rear wheel drive, it would be perfect. I've test driven the MG4 and it's handling is fantastic, it eats the BYD.

[@terorantanen8894]

Best kia's car of this class, Older niro seem to be way better, only thing it loses is range, but wins on everything else that has any meaning. And range in real life doesnt matter when you go over 400km/250miles.

[@global_nomad.]

thanks for a good summary and walk around/inside. ...just wondering if this was filmed a while back when you were ill...you sound and look a little drained. Whatever the algorithm wants you to do, you need to get enough rest to keep going. best wishes

[@PetrolPed]

Yes. Filmed on 30th April 👍

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Hi Pete. Another great review. Showing your many years of presentation skills off to perfection. I'm sure that this will do really well for you. Cheers. Ed

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Kia are leading pack at the moment. Rock solid, no nonsense efficient EV’s

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

This is a good looking electric vehicle! Great review Sir Pete. The styling of the Kia vehicles is definitely eye catching

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

Your EV9 test was outstanding. However I am a bit biased since you were in my home patch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PetrolPed]

It was a lovely day too 👍

[@ginggur17]

Good evening pal, Kia really are going all out in there progression 👍👍

[@box.10]

Hi Pete. Great vid as usual, GREAT EV3, look forward to buying one, my IPACE was lovely but having it launch itself through my garage door I learned not to trust it. The only negative is that you're going grey!

[@thejudge7403]

This is exactly the kind of EV (and content) that we need, on a daily basis people need clean, efficient, reliable and load lugging capacity for their daily lives, if your a petrol head you like big engined, inefficient exciting cars that are highly impractical and cannot be lived with easily on a daily basis. I drive a Tesla model y not because it’s super sexy but because like most people I have kids, a need to drive in to the city on a daily basis in traffic at an average of 20mph and carry a huge amount of crap whilst I am doing it. I am also sensible enough to realise that I wouldn’t be able to do that in a Porsche boxster, nor would it be comfortable, practical or cost effective to do so. I am also a petrol head so I use the cheapness and convenience of these so I can drive and justify the big engined, highly impractical sports car for the weekend!

[@alex99398]

Fantastic review and this vehicle is a real looker...modern, edgy clean lines while not being overstyled. Love this. Keep up the amazing work!

[@CharlesWright-z3x]

Oh Ped excellent video, very informative and interesting.Thank you 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Eire369]

A standout looking car that sets trends that others will try and follow.. great review and I'm looking forward to when you get to take it for a test drive.

[@PetrolPed]

You and me both!

[@davdep]

That is a nice looking car, it makes petrol cars look old fashioned.

[@guylambrechts2303]

Yep. Like this design a lot. Could even be more edgy in the front for me.

[@daveg9474]

Probably the nearest thing to 'EV Temptation' for me so far! I do like Kia's design theme and the EV3 does look the business. Obviously the price has not got to scare me or the bank manager's pants off to make it into that category. The larger battery range is good but still a bit off what I would truly need. My recurring example of range is the 400 mile return journey (no possible home charging at the halfway point) with the horror segment of the M25 - 50 miles in each direction, where you can queue or be stationary for an hour +. Always interesting to get your reviews, thanks.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

An EV uses very little energy in traffic, and doesn’t pollute or chuck out CO2 in the process. I assume you have a break on a 7 hour 400 mile drive?

[@Katopup87]

I wish KZbin creators (or anyone who reviews cars for that matter) would state their height and weight when reviewing cars. Just because a car feels comfortable for you doesn't mean anything to me if your under 6' and weight less then 200 lbs. Not everyone is the same height and weight. Not trying to single out Petrol Ped, rather a critique on just about every single KZbin creator I watch that reviews cars. No one ever considers the experience of someone who is taller and or heavier. When your 6'2" tall (not my fault, born this way) Leg room is key and a deal breaker when buying a vehicle.

[@PetrolPed]

I can’t say it in every video but say it in most. I’m 6’3” and 87kg 👍

[@Katopup87]

@PetrolPed thanks for letting me know! I would never have guessed you were 6'3", so that just shows how difficult it is to figure out how someone sizes up in a car. That actually changes my initial reaction in regards to the backseat leg room. Lol 😆

[@stevecarter5084]

Great review again, real world use will be interesting versus the published figures as usual

[@markrobinson1458]

Reminds me of a Suzuki Ignis, a jazzed up one, i like it but fabric on the dash,no thanks, like a 1980s Panda 😂 how they price and market this car will be big deciding factor. 👍

[@rufdymond]

The car I’m really waiting for is the EV5 - I like everything I’ve seen of the car so far, it looks extremely promising. Kia unlike some other manufactures, seem to have understood that to be successful you have to produce EVs that people actually want….not rocket science, but it’s surprising how many other manufactures seem to get this wrong.

[@GlassActivist]

I think the Renault Scenic is the closest competitor. It's about 200mm longer, but has similar all around features and space

[@PetrolPed]

Tune in at 6pm tonight for my first drive in the Scenic 👍

[@DavidAtkinson-cd3os]

If you can have individual apps on a mobile phone to allow access, what happens if the phone goes flat? My wife is very good at travelling with the low fuel light on and a non charged phone.

[@MrTekniqs]

I need them to make an EV Sedan. The K5 looks amazing.

[@melsangelbard]

They are look up kia ev 4

[@MrTekniqs]

@@melsangelbard will do

[@plantedit]

Great presentation. First one I've viewed to speak about family shared key profile. Interesting if the QR code brought up the user manual, more useful. Cheers🎉

[@jedoka]

Interesting styling - a bit Marmite, but the technical side sounds really good

[@Soulboy63]

I prefer the Scenic , but Scotland looks stunning

[@philipbroughton8920]

Kia need to get the interior noise under control. It is an issue I've had with a few of their cars, too much road noise finding its way into the cabin. If they improve that they've got a winner.

[@peterpan6821]

Interesting. I don't want one but still interesting.

[@dachsdk1559]

The voice assistents never works in the smaller lanquages in my experience, especially not adresses and road names. Cool looking car though, definitely one I will have to take a test drive in.

[@jasonshaw1628]

Thinking outside of the box design...I like it. And no 'hard scratchey' plastic interior. What's the starting price?

[@markwood1533]

Nobody seems to be saying yet.

[@CASFAN]

Love the design of this car and Kia are really shaking things up. It would take a lot to pull me away from Tesla, but it’s great that we have some amazing choice in the EV market.

[@markbennett6658]

Definitely one of the better walk around reviews Pete 👍 I’d add to the comments it’s interesting that there’s a base model and a ‘GT-Line’. That implies to me that there will be a full GT version in 25/26? Some dual motor action and sub 5 second 0-60 times would be interesting particularly if some tech was borrowed from Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to make it handle and go around corners too. Obviously it would be more expensive and slightly lower range but I’d say there’s a market for such a car particularly if it’s smaller than the Ioniq 5

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@markbennett6658]

@@PetrolPed no problem and I note that ‘Sam Evans’ - The Electric Viking’ seemed pretty certain that a full GT version of the EV3 as I mooted, is coming.

[@edoardo849]

Definitely on the market for a new EV to replace a Model3. Smart #3 and EX30 were my choice… until this. Love this little car

[@RichardHilditch]

I thought the EV5 was next to come. Have they rescheduled?

[@jpexplorer51]

I am a huge kia fan and I do own one. But come on the exterior looks like it was designed by a lego designer

[@GlassActivist]

I think the cup holders have the potential to be terrible. They are extremely low and will be partially blocked by the tray table. Lack of ability to hide things in the centre console is also not so good.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

❤ love the model from downtown Melbourne Victory Australia 🇦🇺 on the way to see the Spurs football game against Newcastle fc

[@midlandgeordie]

And the super Geordies won👍

[@BAC_Mono]

It looks a great little car, but disappointing that it doesn’t have 800v charging, my EV6 GT has a shorter range (215-250 miles) but can charge nearly twice as fast so it’s actually more practical. Its also 0-60 3.4 secs so a lot faster, more expensive though which is probably the reason I want a small EV that is also 800v

[@EverythingElectricCar]

Kia really seem to be getting their act together. I'm getting a sneak peek of the EV3 later this week at Kia HQ!

[@PetrolPed]

They are in a roll 👍

[@timjohnson67]

Thank you for such a thoughtful and informative review - no surprise from you but so much better than from many others today. A very interesting car and we look forward to your driving report.

[@PetrolPed]

You are so welcome!

[@gao57009]

Wish you had commented on the quality of the interior panels, dash. Hard plastic vs softer touch materials, etc.

[@stevie007]

Great Upload Peds 👌👌

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🔥

[@Avatar1946]

My next vehicle ! Great review.

[@richardsedorski1206]

You are always a great presenter well done.🐶🐶🐶

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you! 😃

[@martinwatts2231]

My immediate reaction was its a heavily reworked Niro ? Nothing wrong with that, but our dog was too big for the boot!

[@melsangelbard]

On this one,you can drop the "floor" of the boot a few inches (not sure how many) to gain some more height

[@stevehill5012]

You lost me at over 7secs to 60! Shame, looks good but Volvo EX30 ticks more boxes for me although will probably end up in an EC40 to be fair 😂

[@mempto]

This thing looks so interesting and fun. Definitely interested.

[@PetrolPed]

I think so too!

[@stphnwheeler]

A Great Review. Kia always seem to produce purposeful, reliable cars but none have attracted my attention until this EV3. I think that Kia and Renault are the most innovative car manufacturers at the moment, and after watching this, it makes me feel that the new Citroen e3 has really missed the mark. It would be useful to have an idea of the starting price. I'm a converted happy electric car driver but the EV3 and new Renault e-tech could get my custom...

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@MrGMawson2438]

Almost afternoon mate

[@mgmarrison]

Cheers Pete! An unexpected Thursday video ‘drop’. On a slightly more controversial note, I genuinely hope that these ‘embargoed style’ videos have their day very soon. I might be in the minority, but I don’t have much interest in watching a collection of videos on the same car, from different channels all on the same day (or ever, for that matter!). I’ve chosen to watch yours as I’m a PP faithful, but surely all the KZbinrs lose out here - it’s not that I wouldn’t want to see what the other channels have done - but I’m not gonna spend hours hearing the same information. Just odd really.

[@PetrolPed]

I get that but it protects me as a creator and gives me the same chance as everyone else. These press events run over several days, sometimes weeks, without an embargo the first people would be able to get their video out before the later people had even seen the car.

[@mgmarrison]

@@PetrolPed understood 👍 - would need to be an industry shift from the manufacturers rather than being lead by the YT creators.

[@airborneinferno]

Did I miss any mention of price?

[@peterpan6821]

Ssshhhhhh. Just clap like a seal and say how fantastic it looks.

[@PetrolPed]

No seal clapping here 👎

[@austin2planks]

Really like, but that charge speed is guff!

[@charliebutton5731]

Colour aside I think it looks great

[@johnbrown3951]

We loved our Sportage a number of years ago just the petrol engine fuel economy was brutal. This is looking like a very interesting option if only it had four wheel drive it would be a serious contender for our replacement vehicle in a year or so. I do like those alloys and the Mercedes like triple screen.

[@HeLived3]

Does the base model come with a heatpump?

[@bunzbe9578]

Looking good but I’m still waiting for that illusive Tesla model 2 !!

[@markwood1533]

Hi Pete, As someone else said, lots of people have clearly reviewed this at the same time, but I always enjoy your views on cars, including EVs. However, does the amount of tech Kia have taken from the EV9 mean this will end up being a an expensive smaller (medium) sized EV and maybe priced somewhere between the E-niro and the EV6?

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you kindly!

[@keithweybury5212]

Very nice motor. Price will be the key. My Volvo C40 is very competitive against this one in my opinion.

[@cotswoldphotographers]

I really like Kia brand and what they are doing 👍

[@EM.1.]

There is a full GT w/ AWD also coming. It will compete with RIvian R3/x

[@Jake.Warren]

It’ll do well if it comes in at a reasonable price.

[@loonymoon1]

This is top of my list of cars to one day replace my BMW i3S... (Yes, Pete, I still have that special edition - just about to buy it out of the PCP - but that's another story). I got stupidly excited by the look of the fairly open cabin and there's more than one or two styling themes that make me think of the i3 (the way the windows teardrop to the rear pillar section.. very i3 like IMO) plus the sustainable interior materials, the interior door handle style etc. My only concern is that it is a littel bigger than my beloved i3 still... but hey it's still "small..ish". :) BMW don't make a i3 replacement.. so maybe it is the EV3..?

[@bigdhav]

How do you change the rear wiper blade with it hidden away under the spoiler like that?

[@mosvids4152]

Shame you couldn't mention its length and width. Looks interesting if it's not huge.

[@peterjones6322]

I like just about all of the car, but definitely not that waste of time sliding table that has no storage space below. I am thinking if swapping our Niro EV for an EV3 but will probably wait a year or two. Hopefully by then that table gizmo will be gone

[@tonymenghinidipfa4007]

Better than ex30 which has NO physical buttons abd software glitches

[@stennordenmalm9900]

Hyundai/KIA/Genesis are absolutly the new EV benchmark. This car ticks all boxes imo. ...so this is how to integrate a screen nicely in the dashboard (Pay attention VW, Volvo, Tesla...) ...and some real knobs, thank you.

[@briangriffiths114]

Every second new car in my (central Scotland) locality appears to be a Kia. I can understand why, based on this model.

[@neiljay]

How does this compare size wise to, say a Sportage ? Difficult to tell from the the video !

[@4literv6]

Calm informative well articulated perspective. Now what a hoot this little thing will be if they really drop the same drivetrain in it from the ev6 gt! Should weigh 600-700# less at just over 4,100# so near m3p weight. And it will have to compete against the ex30 perf, zeekr x, smart #1&#2 perf, mg4 x, rivian r3x, cupra rebel, vw id.gti etc. What a modern ev hot hatch kind of revival that compact cuv segment will be in just a couple more year's eh ped? 👍🏻😎 I'm looking forward to the 2dr coupe segment filling in, with the caterham project v, ssc sc01 ev 2dr coupe, lotus type 135 ev coupe, Porsche boxter&cayman evs etc. We could have some genuine competition in the ev 2dr sports coupes in the 50-75k range by 2026. Which means by 2028 or so those of us with a 35-45k toy budget can snag a low mileage 2 or 3 year old one for half what it cost when new. 😀

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@colingoode3702]

Prices? I'd like to see a comparison of the EV3 with the new Renault Scenic E-Tech.

[@rogerlopez9375]

You can chop onions with it

[@pmgsussex]

size length and width inc mirrors ?

[@nicholasrigg8999]

Lack of panoramic roof is a big miss, especially for the top of the range. The slide out laptop table looks like a cop out, surely they could have done better in this area

[@richardpiper4828]

I am a great fan of the Kia EVs (and actually their whole product line) but as with the EV6 I find the styling a little too adventurous or avant garde so I may have to reserve judgement until I see a production car in the flesh - and in the right colour. I have no doubt that the tech, finish and efficiency will be very good but I wonder whether it is a little wide for its class or whether the styling makes it look wider than it is.

[@johniooi3954]

Unless the base has a price point of under £25K. Then it is over priced. Point on the games & films you talked about. Kia are emailing current owners on this & they are all going to be subscription based. Which is the same for OTA navigation updates which are £80 a year now... I drive a Kia EV as well.

[@RichardNelson-h4b]

Not really a surprise they just see motorists as a cash cow, and the prices of cars are ridiculous tbh