NEW Kia EV3 revealed! - Best new electric SUV? | What Car?

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The new Kia EV3 has been revealed. It's a small electric SUV which goes BIG on range and low on price. Will it be the best new electric SUV launched this year? Watch to find out everything you need to know.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Kia’s latest electric car
1:19 The EV3’s interior and tech
2:17 Interior features
3:35 Rear seat practicality
4:54 Boot space
6:54 Batteries and range
7:27 Charging speeds
8:34 Pricing and VERDICT

[@jermineprince9188]

I like how the Kia EV3 looks.

[@toyotaprius79]

KIA RAY EV is better tho, at least a far better vehicle for purpose use. Styling is just cladding.

[@expomm]

The design is aweful, EV6 is the one for me

[@mcwink941]

Still like 5k more then the mg4

[@UltraJaff]

There’s something really retro about it, the interior especially, the logo being off centre is a callback to cars from the 80-90s

[@madmcadder4536]

I think it reminds me a bit of the Land Rover Defender.

[@Mancozeb100]

Reminds me of Citroen - who were big into asymmetric badging too

[@zeberday1]

KIA are killing it, looooove this

[@fffwe3876]

one scratch on battery cost you $60,000. thats how they make money its a scam.

[@zeberday1]

@@fffwe3876 what are you on about?

[@trstnhn]

@@zeberday1 he's on about some news from ages ago that wasn't even accurate. don't mind him, he definitely is just pushing an agenda.

[@keithmoh1]

@@fffwe3876 Why would the battery cost you almost 2x more than the car?

[@chunderground9880]

I quite like this car. Definitely a contender for my next car.

[@Splits-man]

There are just so many EV’s coming out in the market that it’s really difficult when to buy. It’s a good looking car too!

[@madmcadder4536]

I would recommend you lease at the moment. I have a friend who works for Audi and they are replacing EV battery cells at 3k a pop under warranty at the moment. Its still very new tech. Honda have gone hybrid 1500cc engine with EV battery that gets charged by the engine. 60 ish MPG I believe. Honda and Toyota do not believe long term Japan can produce enough green electricity for all these EVs. Personally I'm still firmly on the fence regarding full EV's

[@MrDuncl]

@@madmcadder4536 I the U.K. it only makes sense to lease as that is when you get all the tax benefits. There again the two year old 20000 mile Ioniq 5 for £22000 a local dealer has might be a reasonable purchase,

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@madmcadder4536 Only 3K? That is less than engine or transmissions in ICE Audi's which often go for 5k+

[@DavidBoreham-kk9dx]

Lease new buy used the technology is still immature all EVs keep improving Batteries keep improving Range keeps improving

[@maximusasauluk7359]

@@madmcadder4536 Better to avoid NCA/NMC batteries all together really...unless you want to replace the battery in 15 years (also affects resale value). I mean, by that time they will definitely be cheaper but even if such service will be offered it's still going to be extra cost for a couple of thousand. With LFP battery cells, the car will fall apart before the battery dies lol

[@alex99398]

This is such a unique and good looking vehicle...clean lines and not overstyled. Really like the thoughtful touches both inside and out. Can definitely see myself driving one. Keep up the excellent reviews.

[@danieljames404]

Laptop? No, that's for a KFC sharing bucket!

[@madmcadder4536]

I wouldn't have that junk muck in me car ;-)

[@UltraJaff]

Could use it to hold your box of malteasers

[@fama8596]

whatever❤

[@Vahndamme]

It's for snorting cocaine lol

[@UltraJaff]

​@@VahndammeI never thought of that

[@sillystuff6247]

Hyundai/KIA & Tesla are winning the (non-Chinese) EV transition.

[@UltraJaff]

5:54 The gap is there for good reason, the car comes with reclining seats, theres afew videos on the internet where one of the seats is reclined and the other isn’t. The seats were not reclined when Doug was walking around the car. Reclining the seats may also help allows a touch more headroom. Reclining rear seats is a feature that’s easy to forget but a good one to have nonetheless.

[@wattouk]

Pre-production model probably doesn't have the seats that recline to fill the gap. Production cars will have the recliner built into the seat back.

[@ianmciver7719]

Got a Kia Niro EV2 - great car. To all the EV haters - just try driving one - great seamless power delivery - smooth drive all way through. As long as you got a driveway to charge up safely no real problems. Yes long journeys need a little forward planning but bo biggy whilst ya grab lunch/take a break. Would never go back unless for ££ reasons. converted Petrol head biker 👍👍

[@madmcadder4536]

I would be interested to know your EVs range in cold weather (see What Cars multi Vehicle EV test at Mill Brook) most EVs seem to get 100 miles less range than the official figures at around 11 degrees C in the UK. If you only use yours for commuting locally you probably will not be effected.

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

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 but not much of a step up in charging speeds sadly.

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

it’s an EV so it’s a shitbox 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

@@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya Oh please!.. just crawl back into your polluted fossil fuel hole and don't bother making stupid comments.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

@@madmcadder4536at 11 degs C you’d probably lose 30. Freezing 60 miles.

[@ankurnits1]

Huge respect to kia. They have turned their perception. Making great cars lately

[@toyotaprius79]

And completely abandoning the entry level market. Do you not see this as a grave sign of a top -heavy market economy fit for collapse??

[@RodneyW]

It's not even available yet... at the moment, all that you can drive is the press release ! How can you call it a "great car"?!

[@trstnhn]

@@toyotaprius79 $30k ev is not an entry level offering?

[@andyking576]

Thanks Doug for another considered review. Really like the EV3’s exterior and interior. This could well be a replacement for our ID3, at the end of the year.

[@drive-channel1834]

This is a beautiful EV Exterior is OK, acceptable. Interior looks excellent ; simple-clean-tidy dashboard layout, horizontal display. And drive shifter on the column frees up center console area from unnecessary clutter.

[@stefan2796]

Good looking car! Well done KIA!

[@petermapleston5494]

Can't understand why the guy makes a comparison with the Hyundai Kona EV but not the Kia e-Niro.

[@manuelsevigny6855]

Most probably my next véhicule

[@jaysontang]

looks awesome, Kia's design are hitting the mark

[@summergmm]

I love EV5 that launched in Thailand recently, perfect size around 30 cm. longer than EV3 and look fantastic.

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

looks really neat.. like a mini EV9, interior with felt material makes it feel like a living room

[@dannnsss8034]

Beautiful!

[@binarytech8457]

Is new Sportage also on the way?

[@markymarkreviews]

Excellent review & car. Disappointed that remains FWD and probably prone to torque steer especially in the wet. Will salivate over a potential GT or “N” spec AWD version in the future. Ioniq 5N is nice but just too big. This is perfectly sized for a hot EV. Only other disappointment is the slowish charge speeds. Other 400v cars now do 150-170kW, (and Tesla 240+ kW with 400v!), so no excuse really but the charge curve is more relevant than charge speed, so let’s see.

[@tkmachex]

Hie I'm from Zimbabwe. I like watching your videos. I was asking that if possible can you also use kilometers coz don't understand miles

[@Twenty1world]

1 mile = 1.6 kilometers The standard model has 408 km ragn, and the long range model has 560km range. That's impressive.

[@OllieWong-mw5le]

Love how articulate you are for your car reviews. Great work.

[@davdep]

Nice looking car!

[@ASD-DAD]

Which other car brand is building great EVs besides Kia?

[@linusmlgtips2123]

At this price point? Can't think of any. Tesla is the $30-40k EV standard of course but the lack of physical buttons plus me hating elon musk both make me want to pursue an EV3.

[@ASD-DAD]

@@linusmlgtips2123 Same here, I won't buy anything elon sells.

[@Chaos96_]

​@@ASD-DAD 😂 yea because we are poor

[@bafattvahetere]

@@Chaos96_ You are, we not.

[@lancenutter1067]

Chevy Bolt. Good car, 250 miles range and 26,700$ new.

[@roadstoride-norway101]

link please, for that awesome kicks 😎💯👍

[@user-qj3yo5pm2k]

Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of BMW BENZ and AUDI

[@rcpmac]

At least the Audi charges almost 2x faster 200+kw

[@acceleratedriving]

Do you know if standard and long range versions will be available at launch? Range for these? What will be braked towing limit.? I’ve got great variation on reviews. Local dealers don’t know. Kia uk refer me to dealers. Grr.

[@johndoyle4723]

Very nice and will sell well, Kia are a force to be reckoned with. Charging speed is low, could have done better. Better than an EV6? No way, not even close. I will be keeping my EV6 which is better looking than the newer facelift version.

[@haze1123]

Love it. Looks great. Awesome color as well.

[@andders2477]

Its 2 classes below EV6, total other tech and platform. Why dont we get any news on the EV5 ? is it not coming to EU/UK.

[@kiskis0611]

this front wheel very efficent i compare to my E niro get up to 6miles/kWh no any ev does that so this car can reach 400mile range

[@David-Dumont]

Pls review the Honda Eny1

[@liamjpbrady]

Great review and a nice car! Your use of the word 'sat' instead of 'sitting' is so funny, though! 'Sitting' and 'standing' doesn't seem to be a word that Brits have heard before.....

[@Carfan678]

Nice interior

[@Koulis_]

The EV2 would be the logical Soul EV replacement when it comes out in 2026.

[@bedbath9056]

Quality on this vehicle surpasses Audi, Tesla and any EV i've seen, they should all copy KIA now on. ! What a great job.

[@rcpmac]

Nonsense

[@007mickey2]

'Makes it really easy to vurtue signal to whoever is in the passenger seat' Hilarious

[@frits8986]

Id choose this over any of the competitors all day

[@brokeboy87]

For the refresh or update KIA should have the AC fixed on the bottom of the LCD screen instead of in that weird awkward space. But I'm loving everything else about this SUV.

[@scaras323]

Fantascit Car ! We gotta see the final price but this is a candy !

[@amaske22]

Don't forget about the ev 5

[@dcvariousvids8082]

The HVAC control seems to have been designed, by someone sitting in the passenger seat. As to the outside, it’s another IBC on wheels. When they did the wind tunnel tests, could they not find anything but a breeze block?

[@Tom-bp6no]

Nice size hatchback. I like it.

[@irenecheca6575]

And AWD version???!!! Now, that is different to all competitors in the US in the segment: Bolt, Kona, Niro, similar perhaps to Equinox.

[@LilyJ88]

Lovely car. I wanna grab one

[@mohnournaimat7830]

THANK YOU

[@Steve_in_NJ]

OMG! I just leased a new Niro EV Wave -- is this EV3 smaller than the Niro? The Soul is a big smaller and I found the shape so frumpy. I really do love my Niro EV and have had it for just one week.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Quite similar size.

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

Love it. this can be a replacement for my Prius if it is a hybrid.

[@johnw65uk]

Those roof bars also allow you to attach a ping pong net and have a game whilst you wait for charging.

[@2JiP8]

I’m so, so excited for the EV3! LR GT-line and I’m a happy man.

[@wildbill6366]

Wow , I really like it ❤❤❤❤

[@palebeachbum]

Since this is replacing the Kia Soul EV, I wonder if the EV3 will also be the basis for the next-generation Kia Soul.

[@markgeller5900]

NOTICE that the distance of the front seat "where I would be comfortable driving" is 4 inches back, from where the moderator is talking from in the back sea, WITH the front seat adjusted forward to be even to the pillar. Why be deceptive? Also, he's just not that tall. If you don't care about rear leg room, and want 300 miles this is great. Great competitor to the more expensive Volvo 30.

[@bertchalmers]

It's about the same price, range, battery size and charging speed even boot size as an ID3/Born.

[@iridemountainbikes]

I'd buy the 250mile one if it had faster charging, I think under 20mins 10% to 80% would make having a longer range vehicle less of an issue. Seems a bit daft to not have the same charging speeds as the EV9 and EV6. Why not offer faster charging as an option to both the short and long range models for those that can afford it?

[@FreddyGunawan]

Perfect family car

[@DS93061]

I'm still wondering since when "sitting" become "sat" ?

[@KeithI-yz5wb]

For reference, how tall are you?

[@ianchamberlain330]

The Chinese have lowered these prices down to a more affordable range but I doubt it will be that low at launch

[@madmcadder4536]

KIA seem to have come on in leaps and bounds in the last few years. Strangely I like the look of this EV if they carry the proto type styling through to the production model that is!! However in your, 11 degrees C, EV testing at Mill brook I noticed the figures for these vehicles in the UK at least are around 100 miles less than the official figures so 255 miles becomes a true figure of around 155 miles realistic range.

[@davidvestey6014]

Brilliant, no loading lip in the boot. Beloved by reviewers who never put anything in the boot that will fall out as soon as you accelerate or park on a hill 😮

[@minstral9]

Nice interior. However, I personally am not so keen on the exterior design. From the side it looks more like a military utility vehicle. Can't imagine the box-like shape does much to improve efficiency.

[@Mancozeb100]

Cd figure of 0.26 - so, surprisingly aerodynamic - SUVs usually above 0.35. Saloons between .25 and .3. Designers have much better understanding of aerodynamics in recent times, with computer modelling and the likes.

[@trstnhn]

For people that don't like the boxy look of KIA EVs, Hyundai is going the more rounded design for their EVs.

[@morning8404]

The back seat reclines, but no explanation is provided.

[@michaelbolt1933]

Looks cool

[@philclark7346]

This will sell like hot cakes.

[@markdrummond7]

Kia/Hyundai achieve 90% of claimed range. VW 50%. My personal experience.

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Very very nice

[@rjsmith2007]

Let's hope the QR code won't be on the final model either.

[@GTKdje3]

Hilarious they have to make EVs relaxing and entertaining for charging time.😅

[@Gimlet6051]

You have no ideas about differences between EV and traditional engine car. This is not just about killing time when you charge EVs. You have to start the engine to do something in the traditional car with noise meanwhile an EV provides personal and private space where you can actually do your work or rest relying on a huge battery.

[@petersimms4982]

MG4 😊

[@dondons38]

Nope, too wide. Single track Country lanes, garages, busy car parks? This is not a small car.

[@humanform5354]

Compared to the EV9, it is small...

[@trstnhn]

How big is this? The size of a CRV?

[@witsendcottage595]

Needs a doggy window in the rear...HUD available?

[@Matti861]

Long range is the one but I really don't like the wheels. Sometimes I feel like manufacturers go way to far trying to stand out with their evs. I don't need blue badging or a super futuristic interior. Just make a normal car lol

[@megapangolin1093]

Great video. Really like the idea of being able to use a laptop whilst driving, it saves so much time as you can work whilst driving, particularly on motorways, which are boring, and especially useful to watch videos or play games in traffic. The crashes and lives lost from distracted drivers is definately worth it. KIA are onto something here. Excellent idea to have dashboard screens that are unable to be seen without peering around the steering wheel, it helps concentration and being able to get information quickly. Good to see hard plastics, no need for squishy dashboards as noone ever sits on it. Hope the LED headlights are really bright, so that they dazzle other drivers at night.

[@douglasmayor5022]

Two-toned seats look like the car was flooded 😂

[@BobSure_AKA_PotatoSmasher]

Where's the EV5?! I want an EV5!!

[@kuro68000]

They moved the charge port to the wrong place 😕

[@brianallan9035]

Looks great, very premium. More sleepless nights in Germany?

[@YalokIy]

Rather slow charging speeds

[@FreddyGunawan]

4.3 meter. As long as hrv

[@pouleichel2760]

what is it about motor journalist and climate controls ? It's AUTOMATIC you set the temperature ONCE and never touch it again. so how cares about where on the screen it is?

[@absurdusername9519]

Touchscreen controls are horrid compared to physical controls. Depending on conditions and how cold/hot I personally am the air temp and flow are changed and adjusted plenty of times.

[@Najeebster]

Kia/Hyundai keep hitting it out of the park. This absolutely craps all all over offerings from VW Group and most other European manufacturers. There also an EV4 on the way I believe which will challenge the Model 3 segment. All the Koreans need now is to get an EV1 or EV 2 entry level EV on the roadmap and they’ll be the best sellers in Europe - especially if Chinese brands are penalised by tariffs

[@trstnhn]

Is EU putting tariffs on Chinese EVs?

[@davidtison3974]

When a 6lb battery can move a 3000lb vehicle 20/25 miles in snow, freezing cold, sizzling heat, up or down a mountain and still run the heater , AC, radio , power steering and other misc. accessories, like a convertible top movement or cell phone charging then Ev will have a chance, Maybe. There will still be charging issues , battery replacement issues and of course the ridiculous cost issues. Basically that's the E=mc2 of electric vehicles.

[@light126]

We should lobby the congress to allow the best EV cars into our market, instead of block them from coming to our market.

[@rcpmac]

Really slow charging undermines the range benefits. Good looking car though.

[@Orange_Manbaby]

It’s perfectly decent speed if you want to stop for a 20 minute break.

[@expomm]

Waiting for Ioniq 3

[@decaysaypluhtheyst]

Unless steering wheels have stopped rotating more than 180 degrees. They need to stop making them square. I despise it

[@marklola12]

looks great but i can tell lease prices will be near 400 a month so will be a ripoff

[@horizonberg]

seems aight, let's just hope that when you need an eventual battery replacement, kia won't screw you like @transportevolved!

[@Orange_Manbaby]

Batteries last 300,000+ miles. The chassis will wear out first.

[@clubsportr08]

Sigh the fact you talk about watching Netflix and KZbin whilst charging makes a mockery of the idea for efficiency in transport.

[@martiangod]

Looks like a pontiac aztec at the front 😂

[@straighttalk2069]

This can't compete with the Elephant in the room.

[@lowspeed2000]

Who thought putting a QR code on the dash is a good idea ... 🤦

[@rasherbasher8203]

Brilliant another electric SUV just what the world needs😬🙄

[@toyotaprius79]

Another premium Crossover/SUV... 😒 Does anybody in the automotive industry (journalists especially) not see the problem here? An over saturation of one kind of product will not be the sales winner that projected profit earnings expect. It will eventually shrink demand and cause vehicle prices to rise further to compensate.

[@petersimms4982]

Tidy 😊

[@georgethompson453]

If it goes on the market at over 30k it won’t move

[@Orange_Manbaby]

A basic low power petrol Kia Niro is £29.3k.

[@trstnhn]

Of course it will. $30k is cheaper than ICE cars of this size.

[@urbanstrencan]

KIA really nailed the looks