Kia EV3 - Kia’s most important car yet.

[@MeekMitts]

30 year old Danish man here, now the city i live in has great public transportation, so even though i have turned 30 i have never owned a car, simply because i have never had the need for one. But this car is so perfect i will finally get a car, and this will be the one

[@J.R.-yh2du]

I just drove one yesterday, and its fantastic, i loved it. On the inside the felling is that you are driving a little tank, so well bilt and secure. I will buy one.

[@Juliussen2670]

Already ordered one, but I actually believe that one of the biggest weaknesses is the colours 😅 I ordered my full spec GT line in Shale Grey 😊

[@AutoEV]

Nice choice of colour.

[@David-bl1bt]

THIS is what a proper car review looks like. Well presented, informative and enjoyable.

[@AutoEV]

Thank you for such a charming comment. I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching too.

[@philipbrady1617]

I'm in Ireland and my KIA dealer had 2 EV3's in stock last week, the GT line and the Earth 3 version, which is the one I drove. Its the middle version (Earth 2 is the entry level) . Great car to drive. It has the 81kw battery

[@wattouk]

My GT Line S is arriving this week. Hoping to have it by the weekend.

[@coolspace2136]

The EV3 checks all the blocks for me. Definitely buying one as soon as they hit North America.

[@simonmcs1138]

Many thanks for the very useful review. Have been waiting for a car of this quality to jump into an EV for the first time. Now have a GT Line S on order for early December delivery. Switching from a long line of Kia Sportages.

[@CoxJul]

Someone please set this up. A black EV9 escorted by a number of white EV3s... I'd already made the Star Wars comparison in my head. 😂

[@eddybourke8286]

Magnificent!

[@AutoEV]

Ha ha ha!!!! There's a marketing campaign right there for you Kia!!!

[@brilanto]

And the Imperator in a BMW i3 or Bolt - both antiquated retro future like the concept Honda-e or Kia Soul...

[@brianiswrong]

As the owner of a 2024 kona N line s ev i have to say had the ev3 been around in February this year it would have been on our radar.

[@sheilaghchester6833]

Have a Niro 4 but get an EV3 on Fruday . Will em my feelings on it in a week or so . Thanks for exceptionly good report...

[@AutoEV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sheilaghchester6833]

P.U.my new EV 3 today .Will,report my reaction in a few days My daughter and I had visited ,local garage with a view to order a new Mini Aceman they did not have her spec and colour until January , On the way home we popped into Kia garage to organise my pick up but my daughter sat in their demonstrates and has since ordered a Grey EV3 GT S ., .

[@AzatiPrime]

Superb review! I've just applied to a test drive of the EV 3 and I think this could be my first EV and our main family car (baby probably incoming soon :D). As I currently drive 2017 Kia Ceed and I'm a designer by profession, it is impressive to se how Kia upped their game in terms of design language and attention to detail. Makes me want to visit South Korea. Thanks for a great presentation and keep them coming!

[@juliantaylor8777]

I have a GT Line in Orange arriving in 2 weeks. First EV and swapping from an M440i. So a big change. No electric car had ever come close to tempting me until now. The range, the funky looks and the interior makes it a great package. The biggest thing is the value for money. All of that I don't have to pay Rachel Reeves a penny of road tax for the next 12 months and no jealousy tax moving forward.

[@AutoEV]

Good choice!

[@bmwxpicasso]

Can't wait till this car comes out. I'm buying it.

[@philipbrady1617]

Just traded my 2022 EV6 for an EV3, January delivery. Totally agree with your comments having driven the EV 3. The EV6 is a hard act to follow but KIA have excelled themselves.

[@petersimner7253]

Hi. Have you been able to test drive one in the UK? We went to the launch at our local dealer 6 weeks ago. I was told they’d have a demonstrator several days later. I have heard no more.

[@AutoEV]

I'm driving it again in the UK in December, but that is when the press cars are here. Dealer demonstrators will be differentt I am sure.

[@whatthe6532]

Yep it’s pretty hard when you run short of money and have to trade down.

[@mikebrueton6716]

Thanks again for another great video. I really like this car could be on my shopping list.

[@AhhGeeProductions]

I was lucky enough to go to a preview event for the EV3 and as a NiroEV owner, this is clearly the car Kia want me to move on to next. I love it, everything about it except - there shouldn’t be a version above the 40k luxury car bracket for the UK. That or, more features on the GT line rather than the GT Line S. I can let go of V2L and I’ve found that a heat pump would be useful but not essential, likewise the fancy ventilated seats. But losing the 360 camera, HUD, Sunroof to a 40k plus version is such a shame. Anyway, it’s fantastic - this is a game changer and along with the Elroq- the two muster have EV’s for many people.

[@zjeerinho]

Hyundai Kona N Line or Kia EV3 GTLine? Which one to buy? What do you recommend? Is there a big difference in the range?

[@AutoEV]

EV3. I like the Kona, but it can't compete with the modernity, space and refinement of the EV3.

[@zjeerinho]

thanks for your reaction. I really love the Kona N Line aesthetics and interior. But it cant compete with the ev3. Love the review as always.

[@mikegipson1224]

Fanatastic car - just wish Kia UK were not quite as stingy on the heatpump should be standard across the range as I believe it is in many markets also believe Kia add a few thousand more on price than they should do...

[@johnw65uk]

Is a heat pump necessary in the UK? Maybe north Scotland but really don’t think it’s needed personally.

[@mikegipson1224]

@johnw65uk You would be surprised they can help alot in any temperature below 20c and can improve efficiency by anything from 15 to 20% so worth having. 😉

[@johnw65uk]

@@mikegipson1224 ah ok thanks, I guess also it probably looks after the battery a bit better with keeping temperatures up rather than low temperatures charging.

[@robertmcknight170]

Very detailed review. Thank you.

[@eddybourke8286]

Love yer work, but could you *please* pop the metric numbers on the screen? UK channel, I get, but I don't know what miles and horsepower mean. I'm sure others are in the same boat. I'd love metric subtitles 🤩 Pretty please!

[@sazavytube]

한국은 매우 보수적으로 주행거리 인증을 받습니다. 약 562km 의 공인 주행거리이나 실제로 사용 가능한 거리는 600km 이상입니다.

[@whitedragon101]

Great review. How is it over bumps and potholes (I have a bad back)? Thanks :)

[@kdetroch]

After my e-niro for 4yrs will order the ev3 business+ soon - a bit dissapointed that the HUD and ambient lighting is only on GT line

[@rogerevans425]

I don't need the sunroof. relaxation seats, HK audio or the "table". However would love the HUD, cooled seats and extra drivers aids, fitted to a lower level trim body fitted with larger battery and smaller wheels so could gryt the full 370+ mile range. I also would prefer another base colour than orange!. Changing that on the GT-Line will take it over the "luxury car tax bracket" by the time I get to change my Niro EV. Other than that - brilliant car.

[@philiphidson1007]

Great review as always. This should worry the competition as its a great package.

[@philiphidson1007]

Will be keeping a close eye on this one. Ticks most boxes but i don't really need one right now!

[@neilrwilliams218]

Currently drive a Soul and this is something I'd consider to replace it in about 12 months time. The Soul has been great and I'll hit 20,000 miles today with no real issues. My main concerns with the EV3 are the position of the air vents which seem very low, especially compared with the Soul, and the limited choice of colours on the Air model. I'd be looking at the long range Air.

[@stephenv7706]

Great review which I fully agree with the only negatives I have is 1. Heat pump should come as standard or at least an option on all models, and 2. The internal island is in my opinion an absolute disaster, the sliding table a useless gimmick the drink holders should be at easy reach not on the floor likewise the wireless phone charger should be in the dash under the heating buttons then they could have cleared the floor for passenger pass through like the Ionic 5 for an even more spacious and modern interior why still include a transmission tunnel like central island on a fully bespoke E.V. 9.5/10

[@mdavid200ify]

Personally, the smaller battery unit, the smaller wheels but the GT S trim and heat pump option would have been my preferred configuration and should still have avoided the £40k hit on the new VED rates. The limiting of the smaller battery to only the base spec seems a bit of a miss.

[@rongalbraith5005]

If I could have waited, it would be down to this or the Skoda Enyaq for me - would have leased a new car. However, 6 months ago I had to make a choice and plumped for a used eNiro 4+. No regrets. 🙂

[@maureenandjohnwhite6228]

Would this be the replacement for the Kia Soul or will the Kia EV2 be the one???😮😮

[@andrewterry5127]

Saw the EV3 at launch event. The shiny black trim worried me driving around country roads

[@chasf3433]

Totally agree a few harsh winters with gritted roads will ruin it. My dealer recommend using a clear protective wrap!!

[@Banyan314]

@@chasf3433 A body coloured wrap for the black wheel arches. Alternatively Kia could just get rid of all that black in the first place, which along with the awful GT line wheels really look heavy and ugly.

[@jarrodf_]

Excellent review. And yep, I'm with you: Kia killing design and styling of late... Only snag is the 400W architecture: not sure 120 KW max fast-charging speed is quite good enough for road trips (at least here in Australia)

[@daniel0223-i8s]

If you pay a lot today, you'll get a lot of features and upgrades. Just complaining when you don't want to pay is a shortcut to your personality. If you don't like ev3, make sure you pay more for the ev4 ev5 ev6 ev9.

[@jarrodf_]

Of course, excellent value for its class. But indeed, have to step up to EV6 or EV9 for a road tripper (at least, again, here in Aus), in my view at least.

[@jarrodf_]

*or those other models you mentioned

[@adskibradski]

With the variability in battery sizes, efficiency etc. an interesting measure would be how many km of range do you get in 30 minutes. As batteries get bigger, each % of charge is higher value.

[@jarrodf_]

Well, EV6 has a 77kWh battery, but up to ~220 kW DC fast charging speed; almost double the speed of EV3... Again, EV3 is very compelling for its class/price. Great for city-only driving, but not sure it's suited to longer road trips ~500 miles+. Writing from Australia, so context may be different to Euro buyers etc

[@laserjim]

Excellent review. Trying to decide between EV3 Air and a top spec Kona electric. I think if the steering weight of the EV3 is more natural it might sway me, just waiting on the test drive.

[@antonbanulski1262]

I know it’s a BIG ask. In the future would love a comparison test with the Volvo ex-30 / Smart #1 / Niro EV / Peugeot e-2008 / Jeep Avenger

[@Banyan314]

EX30 and Niro EV aren't in the same place as this car on so many levels, except that that they are all overpriced.

[@JustinHall1976]

Been waiting for this review. Let's go!

[@nealy2815]

Good job Bryan. Strange to see that the ev3 is longer and wider than both jeeps avenger and id3 , cupra born are we certain is B segment?

[@Pilch9]

Looks nice, I’m a fan of the exterior. Agree with the IX comments. Imagine this thing with the Ioniq 5Ns 600+ HP 🤯

[@ashliehiggins]

Thanks for calling it what it is , A Crossover. Also it is not B-segment it's larger than a Golf. biggest gripe is it's too slow, it weighs 2 tons and barely 200BHP.

[@batemanlife]

I'm getting it. Not yet but it will be mine in the future

[@stephenclay6852]

Hi a great review as usual. I visited my local Kia dealer when the car did the rounds and was hoping it was going to look good in the metal and be well specified. And I agree with you it looks great especially in that new green. Because I currently drive the EV6 GT Line s rear drive and as much as I love the car it is a big car which my wife finds it a little intimidating to drive and park. So would consider this car if it came with all the bells and whistles as my car which looking at the same spec as mine it does. So I’m taking up the offer of a test drive when the demo cars come in. Wether it drives as good as mine would be interesting to hear your opinion on that. Thanks again for a great review and yes I do watch Pete’s channel. great guy.

[@jamespaul2587]

Great overview, Bryan. I don't find it particularly attractive, as I prefer a sleeker, cleaner style and the awkward lines remind me of the i3, but it's great to see a smaller and less expensive EV hatchback. I'm hoping this comes to Canada at some point, as we have few hatchbacks available and the EX30 is very overpriced for Canada, even before potential tariffs are added.

[@maureenandjohnwhite6228]

Sounds a brilliant car wonder what will be sacrificed in the Kia EV2???

[@DianeMarshall-z3k]

Great review again, now a curve ball, looking for a car, first car that has all the bits, have narrowed down to 2 very different cars, BYD Seal UDMI £33k EV3 GTS £43k, hoping to get at least 10 years if I decide on outright purchase, just wondering if you would day one is head and shoulders above the other

[@AutoEV]

Check out my review of the Seal U DM-I over on House of Cars.

[@DianeMarshall-z3k]

@@AutoEV yes have seen it, really good review, the comfort is being offered at £33500, to get the same amount of kit on the GTS is 43k excluding heat pump, BYD cannot confirm price of servicing but it will be every year, surprisingly the KIA site also says each year, but I can get 3 years free servicing, 30 long miles to BYD dealership and 15 easy miles to KIA, could be answering my own questions here

[@timscott3027]

B -segment? Cars like Corsa, fabia jazz, Renault 5, Zoe etc are B, just over 4m long 1.7 ISH wide. This is definitely C segment like golf, civic, focus, id3 etc 4.3m long 1.8 wide. Sorry to B pedantic 😉 thanks for the review

[@chasf3433]

In size and space it is more Sportage, ID4, Ford Explorer size they just squared off the ends which makes it a bit shorter but will kill the high speed aerodynamics.

[@AutoEV]

Kia have positioned it as a B-sector crossover in terms of what they see the competition as. Yes, its little bit bigger, but that is the advantage in the market sector they are selling the car in.

[@timscott3027]

@@AutoEV just because Kia have decided to call it B segment it doesn't mean it Is. It's bigger than an iD3 which is a C segment. Or is that B segment now too? I understand that it's very blurry lines around that area though especially with the 4m long jeep avenger as you mentioned. Take care x

[@robertglass2144]

Just wonder once this gets established if we'll see the end of the Niro EV. If this had been available a few months earlier would definitely have gone for it , however loving our 2024 plate Kona Ultimate which obviously is very similar with the tech used. Great review 👍

[@glenncoreyjp6854]

Excellent review Bryan, great product by Kia. In Australia, it will unfortunately will be killed on price by Chinese competitors.

[@clayton4115]

MG4 looks hell of alot better and bigger battery too on the 77 and less price - I'd go MG4 77

[@davidpearn5925]

@@glenncoreyjp6854 yeah I agree. How anyone survives the Chinese disruption is a serious question. War ?.

[@FabioTavano]

great analysis but what about the charging curve of the 58kWh battery model? it's a quite important parameter to consider.

[@MarkPeacock-p6m]

Hi, Could you please comment on the Kia EV3’s headlight performance. I have an Ioniq 5 which looks fab, but the headlights are poor ( compared with BMW Zenon and Audi LED which we have previously owned). . Thanks, Mark

[@AutoEV]

Unfortunately not as I haven't driven the car in the dark. Sorry.

[@davemanley1311]

Top test I want one

[@stephendye6729]

I love your reviews... free of 'marketing guff'!! Just driven one today and I am trading my SoulEV for a GTline. Mine will be in black though...not really a fan of the black oversized wheel arches contrasting with the other colours (too much of that 'opposites united' guff!!). Looking forward to it!

[@AutoEV]

Thank you for sending in such a lovely comment - and of course for taking the time to watch the review! Glad you enjoyed it. Good choice of car too!

[@Banyan314]

Snow mode without a standard heat pump ? Interesting .

[@simonpaine2347]

I live in Costa Rica, I definitely don't need a heat pump, but it's handy to have the "snow" mode for use on slippery slopes and loose gravel roads, of which there are quite a few here.

[@ricco123tube]

So, if I buy the mid spec for 39,495 and I choose a premium paint option, does this mean I have to pay the expensive car tax as it is now over 40k? If so, I'm out.

[@ians3328]

Yes stupid isn't it. But not if they deliver it before April.

[@Neil2022]

MG4 was reviewed about a year ago. Rated very well. MG now offering 9k off RRP. People must be crying at the residuals 😢PCP or lease must be the only way to go with EVs

[@gwynnej3]

How much difference does a heat pump really make in UK driving?

[@dhekalia]

I replaced my EV6 foe a Nero EV, long story but waiting for the EV4 in two years

[@ians3328]

Trying to persuade my wife to get one swapping in her Golf but does not like the way it looks bigger. It is not bigger but the "heavy" styling at the back makes it look so. Yes I can see the spoiler helps with airflow but makes it look chunky. That stupid shelf for a laptop much prefer the storage bin as you get in the cheaper Air trim. Are they targeting the business rep? When we stop to charge quick coffee and a loo break and we are off again. So just can't see it being useful for anything. Price is tricky too as anything over £40k is going to get clobbered with "luxury tax" in April .... maybe. Budget said she is looking at it. Dream on. Even the 2nd level GT with a paint colour added is over the £40k. Why only a heat pump as an option on the most expensive. Do they know something the whole rest of the industry does not - re "always get a heat pump" ? Waiting for them to get the demo models in.

[@nic47531]

Whats the vess sound like? Can you hear it in the car when stopped and in D?

[@andrewgage6942]

Excellent review, I'm not a fan of the look of the EV3, the best design electric vehicles, the EV6 and Ioniq 5, I think they really have a lovely design on both of those. Unfortunately, I can't have an electric vehicle until the infrastructure improves as I live in the centre of town and have no off road parking, it's the case of wherever I find a parking space, that's where I park, since these particular manufacturers brought cars into the UK, they have improved massively. I don't need such a big vehicle as I only have myself to transport to and from work, small electric vehicles won't "yet" cope with my 60 mile daily commute but as technology improves, hopefully prices become more affordable, I may be able to find an appropriate vehicle for my needs, it's just down to the infrastructure. The only thing I would prefer is a more basic interior when it comes to controls, proper switch gear and clocks, I'm not really qualified to drive vehicles like these

[@Koulis_]

It's a contender but I would like a smaller car so would wait for the EV2 and see if that stacks up. I would like a smaller car with decent range (280 miles) and a fair price (£28k). Hopefully with battery technology improvements this may be possible soon.

[@RichardHilditch]

So, this indeed is class leading for B/C SUVs. My question is - will the EV5, due next year, class lead the D segment and eclipse the Ioniq 5 and Enyaq.

[@mikadavies660]

The EV3 has far better looks and range Vs VW iD3. I can imagine people saving on the monthly payments of an iD4 to step down into the EV3 (assuming the space inside is OK). Style wise Kia are smashing it. VW have played it too safe with their bland looks.

[@chasf3433]

Space wise it is more of an ID4 competitor. Wait until you actually see one. 😮

[@rogerharris8557]

A pity they have not got a quick interchange of Consols with the Air Base as some people would want the old type consul. 🤔

[@CoxJul]

The model you're reviewing sounds more like a GT-Line-S in terms of UK specs (confirmed later in the review). HuD, sunroof, electric & ventilated seats all drop-out in standard GT-Line, with no heat pump option. Sat in one a couple of weeks ago and the only impractical thing for me was that armrest/console rather than a nice deep bin. Test driving one next week at my local dealer. Only niggle is unless I settle for the standard orange GT-line, the paint option takes it over £40k and the tax implications of that from next April in UK.

[@AutoEV]

These were European cars we had on the launch, so the spec's weren't the same as we will get in the UK. There was also a different trim level we could have tested called Earth that we won't get in the UK.

[@petersimner7253]

It is crackers that Kia are pricing a version, which with better paint pushes the price point up into the higher VED category. Just can’t see why they’re doing this. It could very easily be put buyers off.😮

[@ians3328]

Exactly my worries about it too. That Orange looks horrible.

[@rogerevans425]

@@ians3328 I've looked at every review of the EV3, on all the localized versions of KZbin I can find, and not one has an orange car on it - is there a reason? Yes of course it's not as nice as the other colours - KIA want everyone to pay extra for a better colour. However when the current Niro was introduced the base colour was also orange - and they dropped that within 3 months of deliveries starting. In most other countries, including Korea, there doesn't even seem to be the option of orange

[@jamespaul2587]

Bryan, aren't charge times often quoted as 20% to 80%? The times for 10% to 80% for this vehicle seem quite impressive for a more reasonably priced EV with a relatively large battery. I've heard the eNiro is being discontinued in some markets, as it's effectively being replaced by this vehicle.

[@waidz]

EV3 or Kona?? Seen it in flesh and was surprised to see it is closer to vw ID3 than to Kona size wise, especially height. Was expecting it to be higher. Looks better than Kona but something didn’t clicked to me when saw in person.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

Kia have struck on a formula here that will do for EVs what their Sportage has done for SUVs. I have a Hyundai HEV that I like, but eventually I will replace it with a full EV -- but all the longer-range ones I've looked at have been too big - until this. The EV3 strikes a good balance.

[@cg986]

Nice

[@AlanTov]

A very nice quality package. Should do very well.

[@AutoEV]

I think so too!

[@normanharrison9460]

My car was recently stolen - Iconic PHEV. Had more or less decided on Niro EV 4. But, will this kill it - seems to have been taken off the German market so ifvthey do the same here, will Niro EVs become virtually unsaleable? Maybe its time to think of leasing?

[@jamyp4242]

Which spec do those alloys come on 11.12mins into video?

[@gwynnej3]

I like the charge flap on the side - in the Soul and Nero it's on the front, which makes the car several inches longer when you're charging. Awkward when it's in the garage.

[@FrankHendriksma]

briljant review.

[@deansh8506]

I'm not 100% sure here. But if I had to guess, I think he likes this car 😂

[@joer4367]

Does the roof open?

[@jbmaru]

Korea's percentage of renewables in energy production is terrible, but they sure make nice EVs.

[@richardwallinger1683]

ayen laddie you mentioned efficient AERO ok so what IS the CD is it Expeng MONA M03 0.194 good . or are you just trying to sound clever .

[@AndrewFlower-c2l]

Hi Bryan. Firstly love this review. I would be very interested in how you would compare this vehicle the to Renault Scenic e Tech as I have an order placed for one having watched your previous review of it. Again thanks for the great channel Regards Andy F Ps also love the look of this vehicle!

[@fragu123]

...very good question! Comparison to the Scenic e-tech?

[@Alberto-mq7gw]

Yes, top of the line of both cars are not far in price, but the Scenic is bigger and has a bigger battery too.

[@chasf3433]

Went to my local dealer launch event but came away with mixed feelings about the EV3. In the metal the blocky styling does not look as good as in the videos as the car is much bigger than it seemed. This is not a small car but more of a Sportage EV with squashed ends. Very roomy inside due to its width and height with great access due to wide opening doors. Build quality is superb more Audi than Toyota and the driver interface Kia's best yet, seat a bit short though. Annoyingly no heat pump on lower spec UK models when the small battery model is the one that needs it most. Kia claim no one chose it when a £1000 option - fairly obvious why at that price!! Lastly all that gloss black exterior plastic is pretty naff and may well get very tired looking.

[@murfmac9197]

EV3 or scenic?

[@anton_grahn]

I would not call 0.26 Cd "Very low" it is decent, but a lot of competitors are at 0.23 and below, like a Model Y etc.

[@Jeroenneman]

On par for price with a Model 3 LR RWD in the Netherlands, even more expensive in the more complete trims. DOA. Doesn't get the range, doesnt have the standard trim, a full two segments lower. Where is Kia with their pricing game? This is a 35K car max.

[@simonpaine2347]

Far better build quality than a Tesla and it's not supporting Musk which is a Win Win.

[@contra_plano]

It fits better in the garage

[@pvnmnn378]

In Austria the ev3 Air with the big battery is the same price as the model 3. Comparing the specs, I will order the ev3. M3 LR RWD does have better specs, but also costs 4000 Euros more.

[@neofaktion]

I love the EV3, really want to get one, but 50 000 USD for a car with front wheel drive is just unacceptable for me.

[@budflanagan1262]

Too many buttons all over the place for me. I’ve had a Kona for 4 months, and I’ve still not had the patience to find out what all the buttons and menus can do, so I’ve just left them alone. As long as it tells me my speed and temperature, after 60 years of motoring, that’s all I need!

[@ThoughtfulAl]

My Austin Allegro is maneuverable

[@AutoEV]

And…….?

[@ThoughtfulAl]

@AutoEV Fast

[@bill_heywood]

Nice car. But the Vauxhall Frontera gives you the same size and space for £9,500 less. A door family crossover for £23,495 is pretty compelling. As such I think the EV3 should start at £29,995

[@simonpaine2347]

Clearly KIA aren't going for the cheaper end of the market, the equipment level and the build quality on the EV3 is far superior to anything else. You get what you pay for.

[@bill_heywood]

@simonpaine2347 sure, but I'm making a slightly different point. The EV3 is 40% more than the Frontera. That's a large premium in a competitive market - and that's before Vauxhall starts it's famous discounting

[@simonpaine2347]

@@bill_heywood The other major difference to consider is that Stellantis are really struggling to survive and Kia are going from strength to strength. Is it possible that Stellantis will go belly up before the warranty expires?

[@bill_heywood]

@simonpaine2347 depends where you look. UK BEV market share for October: Stellantis 11% HMG 7% The US is a car wreck for Stellantis, that's true

[@simonpaine2347]

@bill_heywood Agreed, but investors are only interested in the whole package, not just the parts that are viable. It looks like they'll be selling off certain brands soon to try and keep the money guys happy.

[@ellisrochlin2267]

NOT if your a uber /taxi driver which has kept the outgoing niro selling in decent quantity as boot space and rear passenger space in 3 isnt good enough plus the incoming MG EZ will do same job at 8 k cheaper

[@richardpiper4828]

Since when has a 4300 mm long x 1850 mm wide (without mirrors) been a B segment car? Even C Class SUVs like the VW T Roc (VW T Cross 4127 mm) and the Renault Megane are close to 4200 mm long. The Volvo EX30 is just 4230 mm long. With the added interior space afforded by the EV platform the EV3 is a spacious car which I guess emphasises how good value it is. But a city car? I don’t think so unless you want to trade down for the school run from a Range Rover.

[@donaldjackson6659]

Want it but with a heat pump and below £40k! Please give Kia feedback!

[@johnkellett7797]

What cars need to be better designed such that a rear wiper is unnecessary! The Audi A2 achieved it, it is possible. I’ve not needed a rear wiper for over 200,000 miles of driving :-) I’ve only needed one for the front windscreen as well. The one wiper appears to clean a greater percentage of the screen than two would ! Map pockets? Really? This is the C21 you know. Even the car has maps built into its systems, not just the mobile phone the driver and any passengers have. I’ve not used a road atlas for two decades at least so I fail to understand why they are necessary!

[@catherinegrimes2308]

Very good review. It is an impressive car, but I think that it is a bit too big for me as I mostly use my car for city and local driving. I keep my cars for about 11 years and would prefer a car with LFP batteries as opposed to NMC ones that are in the Kia. I would also be apprehensive about buying a car with NMC batteries that were made by LG Chem/Energy because of the problems with the Chevrolet Bolt, Jaguar i-Pace and maybe the Hyundai Kona. I don't know if those batteries are in the EV3, but I would not be surprised.

[@fox3shooter]

It needs a heat pump as standard in Europe and especially the UK.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

I live in a shithole country between Mexico and Canada and we won't see EV3s for many, many years. Or any other good small cheap EVs.

[@chrisbaker4849]

Not keen on the blocky looks, the colours are wierd and unless you go for the most basic trim, the price takes you over the £600 VED. Its also a bit slow compared to the competition.

[@christye6013]

uk mid gt spec £39.5 k this is not the cheap EV we were expecting, compare spec on model 3 standard range no comparison

[@AlanTov]

Model 3's are so old and tired looking now with iffy quality. Kia produces a much better quality package. Plus no one gives Musk their money anymore. Awful person.

[@no-oneman.4140]

Luxury car tax payable on the top trim - ouch !

[@Hi-wb5qx]

How does it compare vs the Renault 4 ? Its much overpriced for this segment. Whatever happened to buying a normal small family car without all the bells and whistles, for a normal affordable £25k ????

[@simonpaine2347]

Obviously there are cheaper makes available. Skoda for example, but this is arguably the best in this class, so it should be no surprise that it's the most expensive.

[@Hi-wb5qx]

Still way overpriced for a B segment car

[@Hi-wb5qx]

Hopefully Renault 4 will be more reasonably priced and just as good if not even better

[@funkyx486]

Towing? Towing? Towing?

[@zdzislawmeglicki2262]

Would I buy it? No. EVs are not suitable for long distance driving typical of the US. They're OK for driving around town, as long as you have a garage where you can recharge it, so, the suburban environment only. Some of my neighbours have two cars, an ICE for long haul drives, and an EV for the town. But this means you have to pay car purchase, registration, insurance, and maintenance twice. Is it worth the bother and expense? Unlike an EV, an ICE can do both.

[@jayem8981]

330 miles of range isn’t suitable for long-distance driving? You may want to look at the actual data of how far consumers in the U.S. drive on road trips.

[@zdzislawmeglicki2262]

@jayem8981 Typical drives for me, my friends, and neighbours are 500 miles or 570 miles or 700 miles or 2350 miles (this one is really long) one way. And for most of these routes there just aren't enough (if any) recharging stations on the way, none at the final destination in some cases.

[@edalbagem]

Is there a dog mode?

[@fryske.tynster]

no matchs for the tesla .

[@AutoEV]

Except it is. And then some.