NEW Kia EV3 review - best new electric SUV? | What Car?

[@urbanstrencan]

KIA and the whole Hyundai group are doing such an amazing job lately. I can't wait for EV3 to come to our Slovenian market, also hopping that we will see more offroad-ready versions :)

[@bmwxpicasso]

Never thought I'd ever say this, but I'm buying a Kia, EV3 when it comes out.

[@arad907]

I welcome differing opinions, but I truly believe that Kia is excelling in design!

[@fasteddiegr]

Another great review. Now, EV3 vs Elroq???

[@dianewallace6064]

Sold as the Eloniq in the USA. Will this even come to the US or is it tariffs at 300%?

[@colmmolloyhere]

That is the question

[@onizz19840906]

Hyundai/Kia has almost full line up lf EV. RAY EV(only in Korea)-Casper EV(Inster)-EV3-Niro EV-Kona EV-GV60-EV5(Only in China, near future will introduce in Korea)-Ioniq5/5N-EV6/6GT-eGV70-G80e-EV9 In this line up, most valuable model is EV3 in this moment. Inster is good but technology is older than EV3.

[@addsfour3499]

I wish electric cars would redesign the frunk to specifically carry all the cables etc, not for general storage and yes, i like the idea of a key

[@josephsalerno6732]

In the UK it’s called a “front boot” - or a froot

[@addsfour3499]

@ i know. Welcome to the internet. Love from Australia

[@disarchitected]

Bit of a shame, if you want a 360 degree camera, heat pump and lumbar support, you need to get the top spec car for £45k, with bells and whistles I don’t want like heated rear seats. Ideally the 360 degree camera should be an option on all models, it’s super useful around town.

[@stepheng8779]

Need a 360 camera you shouldn't be driving

[@emptybottle2405]

Isn't that the point ? They put features that are desirable to make you buy the higher spec models. The entry price is always the stripper, designed to advertise a low price and get you into the shop, and then the salesman will upsell you to a more expensive model. Been happening since the dawn of time...

[@disarchitected]

@@stepheng8779 Good point. I’ll make sure to hand my license into the DVLA and quote my 360 degree camera addiction as the reason. Hope they don’t tell the Police about it.

[@PompGC]

power tailgate too which is very handy

[@MrWillstauk]

@@emptybottle2405not really when you’re competing against Tesla who have all the bells and whistles from the base model…range /AWD is all that really differs. I wanted an EV 3 but on launch found it annoying that the UK market has tiered the specs so even basics are add ons. Ended up with a model Y cheaper than the EV 3

[@MrYabusa]

Sorry for the bad weather in Portugal. Next time I will put out a word for you!!! Nice review. Great car!!!!

[@ISuperTed]

Will definitely check one of these out as changing company car next year, although those looks take a bit of getting used to!

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Fab looking car - I think this has overtaken the EX30 as my favourite EV. No car is perfect but I can't think of anything that would stop me buying one when I next change my car.

[@nicksokolis6343]

The EX30 looks great but has an unusable interior. This one wins on that basis alone.

[@kaanarmutcu6740]

@@nicksokolis6343 I swear to god it looks like an amazing car from outside but the interior just screams cost cutting

[@actuallypaulstanley]

When Kia offer a twin motor ev3 it will be much more expensive than the ex30 twin motor.

[@santtuviitala6044]

A bit of a niche question but does this have enough space for two adults to sleep in the back with the back seats folded? Tesla Model Y is much bigger and has ample space for that, but so does the Model 3 even though it's a sedan. Kia/Hyundai are one of the few manufacturers that fit a similar feature to Tesla's Camping mode in their car (Utility mode) so they would be a great option for us who love to do road trips and sleep their nights in the car.

[@sazavytube]

키가 크지 않으면 가능합니다. 그러나 키가 크다면 어려울 것 같습니다. EV3의 실내는 차 크기에 비해 넓지만 누워서 잘 공간은 키가 큰 성인 남자에겐 부족합니다.

[@AlanTov]

Very nice quality package. Kia and Hyundai are leading the pack.

[@devonbikefilms]

Very good, but the Hyundai Inster does 90% of what this does for way less a with a heat pump to boot as standard. 🤔

[@jamespaul2587]

Yes, but that car has a much smaller battery and lower range.

[@dogsbodyish8403]

@@jamespaul2587 ...and is much cheaper.

[@tonyhutch147]

Another very professional review. By far the best motoring channel.

[@whatcar]

Glad you think so!

[@alanfromlondon]

Excellent review! From what I understand, the trim shown in the first 10 minutes of your video (EV3 'GT-Line S' 81.4kWh) starts from £42,995 here in the UK and doesn't come with a heat pump?

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

Funny - in Denmark all EV3 come with a heatpump as standard

[@Banyan314]

@@Greatdane-qf8kd As it should in all countries in Northern Europe. It's good for the battery and can be used for preheating prior to recharging.

[@TheShaunyboy1991]

S model has the option of a heat pump

[@Banyan314]

@@TheShaunyboy1991The GTS is the model worth buying with a view to long term ownership.

[@chasf3433]

KIA Short changing it's UK customers again by not fitting a heat pump as standard which is important for winter range especially on small battery models.

[@ThrottleBody]

They barely make a difference tbh.

[@aye3678]

If the Hyundai Inster can have it, it makes no sense as to why Kia don't add it.

[@dpleech1]

​@@ThrottleBodyTrue. They save about 0.6p per mile if you had it running all the time.

[@ThrottleBody]

@ damn. I guess my household isn’t eating tonight 😂

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

They make a massive difference if implemented correctly. If it's always under 32 degrees F then it might not matter as much. But between 32 and 60 it can make a massive difference. Ask any owners of the original Model 3 and the newer ones. Driving range is massively improved​@@ThrottleBody

[@carlomorischi3435]

Great car but it need faster charging (10-80% in less than 20 min) and a heat pump as standard

[@sileniu]

Heat Pomp is optional 889 euro on any pack - even air.

[@tldrinfographics5769]

Car of the year is here!

[@disarchitected]

yeah, its at least going to be EV of the year.

[@MercedesCLALover2026]

EV2 & EV1 are on the Way😊

[@charliearnold4706]

A great review of another new electric car . Some useful information gained, as I'm looking to purchase a new car. Great web site.

[@onlineo2263]

The car looks great. Range seems good. Shame it doesn't have the 800v charging or a heat pump.

[@alstrike247]

AFAIK the GT Line offers heat pump as standard

[@onlineo2263]

@alstrike247 it should be standard on all lines not just one premium line that very few will ever purchase. Although my reading of it is that the heat pump is only available on the most expensive GT line S and the version with the heat pump costs an extra £7900 than the cheapest long range battery ev3!

[@alstrike247]

@@onlineo2263 I have checked again on the Austrian (where I live) website and all the trims except the Air offer heat pump as standard

[@sileniu]

Heat Pomp is optional 889 euro on any pack - even on AIR

[@driesdebackere5233]

The point of the climate control is… we put it at auto, on 20.5 degrees…. So the whole year we do not touch it anymore.

[@johnfaulkner6776]

I'll keep my 2018 kia soul with a 30 kwh battery and I use it like a traditional pensioner. I bought it as a used lease car, 2 years old, well maintained, low mileage and a third of list price new. I have a wall 7 kw charger in my side drive. I love it and it doesn't boss me about or wrench the steering wheel when I change lane! It'll see me out!

[@MegaMijit]

its a great value except for being literally the ugliest car on the road

[@johnfaulkner6776]

@MegaMijit I'm not a beauty either! The knack with the car is to be in it, looking out.

[@JB-nv9fn]

Is there a particular place to get a used lease car from?

[@johnfaulkner6776]

@@JB-nv9fn Some dealers like GoGreen autos and I think Jonathan Porterfield (?) seem to buy in ex lease cars.

[@coolspace2136]

Looking forward to some comments or a review of the stereo. Nobody has discussed if the stereo sounds decent.

[@CarZoneExplorer]

Nice car. Thank for sharing!

[@atulmalhotra2303]

Is it the same as the upcoming Syros in India ?

[@ModrisBriedis]

Was something not turned on correctly?Whay are the windows fogged up? But it looks like it will be a good car! we are still waiting in Latvia!my choice will be between two cars Kia EV3 or Škoda Elroq, which is also not with us yet.

[@maxdepasquale2351]

I fear that with the bulkier battery, it might a bit less comfortable and a bit less enjoyable to drive. All in all, though, this looks a good car. If only the price were a bit lower... (but it's always like that!)

[@kaprunski]

A great looking car and just waiting for some deals through my workplace scheme.

[@chrishar110]

I found the car that will replace my i3 120AH in five years. I believe that I would find one used with low miles around or even below £15k. The long range I think that can last one month or even more for my every day commute.

[@stealthirl]

Still think the Niro EV is better/nicer and only the slower chargeing lets it down.

[@blue-sm7lm]

It's weird heat pump is standard here in Korea not options I'm driving for 4 months so far its really fantastic

[@yoris9040]

Does it have one pedal drive?

[@TheGregg1969]

Yes. 4 levels of regeneration from none, to full one pedal driving

[@mattsoutherden]

I know it's an obvious and total failure to have the AC screen there (and it fills a few seconds in the video while you comedically wiggle the wheel about), but tbh I've never even noticed it day-to-day in the EV9. I don't know how others use their AC, but I just set the temperature for the car and the Auto setting manages the rest. The only other thing I might do is hit the demister when I first jump in the car (if I didn't already do it remotely).

[@Mububban23]

I very much want one. Just depends on price when it lands in Australia.....

[@metube9541]

Looks great, will take a closer look when current car is due for renewal.

[@Batuhanulufer]

How is the suspension compare to model y sr

[@w1lliemartin]

You 'forgot' to mention there's no heat pump available unless you get the top spec......

[@sileniu]

Heat Pomp is optional 889 euro on any pack - even on Air

[@styx85]

0:42 this is where you should have mentioned the starting price. You state the price of the other models in the lineup, and then leave us hanging with "the lower end of the lineup" for the car you're reviewing.

[@brunorodriguesmaso]

Lovely Lisbon, Guincho and Sintra :D

[@shakedlevi5686]

i want one!

[@goodgame7474]

I’ve been inside the EV3, it’s interior was very disappointing and I was hoping it wouldn’t because I think it looks amazing

[@Banyan314]

EV3 GTS with heat pump at under £40K and you can have my money.

[@avfc1956]

Heat pump is about £900 as an extra on the EV3. Test drove one today

[@Banyan314]

@@avfc1956 It the V2G/H functionality as well as the heat pump that will tip the balance for me. Australia confirmed the adoption of V2G/H Australian standards for V2G yesterday at the Sydney Motor Show and the EU are actively working with Denmark, Germany and Norway on EU standards as well and are expecting to confirm them within a few months for adoption by the end of 2025. If I'm going to suffer the depreciation loss, I want a car that that will still be up with the standards in 3-5 years time, so I can pay that bubble payment without feeling too bad.

[@markymarkreviews]

Exactly! And from April 2025, it will attract the Expensive Car supplement for VED so cost another £2k or so over 5 years in road tax as it costs over £40k. Then that GT-S model becomes a dead duck as model to buy. They have to lower the prices still.

[@IverKnackerov]

Slow charging rate. What’s the battery chemistry ? Need to include that in EV reviews.

[@JB-nv9fn]

No it won’t.

[@mra4107]

Dual motor awd?

[@spyhunter66]

Doesn't seem to have an AWD option. At least in the UK, all models are FWD. The EV6 and EV9 both have AWD options, so it's a bit disappointing.

[@kazali6111]

Love the styling. Very modern

[@The_Observer72]

Always talk on entry level low price and showing top trim.

[@alastairhatt360]

Can get a base model KIA EV5 for just under $57000 not including on roads cost here in Australia. Which considering the exchange rates in the UK is cheaper than the EV 3 in the UK?? Is your VAT higher there?

[@johnw65uk]

10% import duty and 20% vat

[@ericedge2929]

I think the EV5 you guys get is a lower quality Chinese built car. The EV5 coming to Europe will be better but more expensive (and built in South Korea)

[@actuallypaulstanley]

The charge rate is poor. The ex30 which is relatively its equivalent charges at 153kW.

[@andrewmutavi590]

i love the design of this car

[@Jii-gc7zy]

Side window and windshield a bit foggy, air conditioning not on or not working well enough?

[@SusieSmart]

You’ll see this is lots of car reviews when they’re filmed during the autumn / winter as they generally turn off the HVAC so it doesn’t get picked up on the microphone.

[@MariusIatan]

No word on actual range? Even with the aircon off, as you were driving it?

[@onlineo2263]

Check out EV database. It's the best UK range resource out there. It tells you that real range of the bigger battery version at motorway speed is 200 miles cold weather and 260 miles hot weather. That 60 mile gap could probably be halved if the car had a heat pump as standard. The results are about as good as you can get from such a blocky shaped car. You can check them against any other vehicle sold in the UK such as the Niro EV which gets 170miles and 220 miles respectively.

[@paulbuckingham15]

​​@@onlineo2263I find its a bit conservative in its estimates. Admittedly that's just experience of the one model I have. That said, it means you will at least get as a minimum, what the EV Database is quoting.

[@onlineo2263]

@@paulbuckingham15 I think it depends how fast you drive. We usually drive at 75mph and find the measurements pretty close to real world but that is with a car with 4 people in, air con, heating etc.

[@GamezGuru1]

​@@paulbuckingham15 either way, snowball's chance in hell of a getting the 375miles suggested in this video. Firstly, that's a WLTP cycle number, which is known to be massively optimistic. I couldn't find an EPA number, but EV database looks more realistic, at a combined cycle of under 300miles

[@paulbuckingham15]

I get or exceed the WLTP for about 8 months of the year. That included a summer trip from London to Cornwall with 4 occupants, luggage in the boot and in a roof box. On that occasion it made wltp. On another trip in the summer without roofbox ( still 4 occupants and full boot ) of similar length I have exceeded wltp by about 5%. I would certainly get or exceed 375 miles for a good few months of the year in an EV3 bigger battery version, irrespective of what anyone else, professional motoring journalist / tester or otherwise could manage to get.

[@WesternFrontMusic]

the new bar for an entry level EV! Doesn't look like it's going to get to the U.S until this time next year as a 2026 model. Damn i need a new car now.

[@chasf3433]

KIA Short changing it's UK customers again by not fitting a heat pump as standard which is important for winter range especially on small battery models. Build quality is however superb well above it's price point but it is in fact a big car being based on the Ev6 platform.

[@ericedge2929]

Quite contradictory - you are saying it is better quality than it should be for its price, but Kia should also include a £1,000 heat pump....doesn't add up. With its excellent range, it doesn't really need a pump. Not many buyers opt for them on cars that have the option.

[@colonelccccc]

Where I live The M3 is at the same price or cheaper with the insentive and it's fully equiped/goes further/is bigger/has more HP/Charges faster...all is said (SAD?).

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Long range base model is my choice. In Sweden heatpump is standard😎🤘

[@zhongxina3920]

A bit disapointed for i have to choose gt line for HUD 😢

[@sileniu]

Its optional, You can add HUD on any line past AIR

[@zhongxina3920]

@sileniu In France only GT Line can add it

[@sileniu]

@@zhongxina3920 Hmm, to bad than .

[@cypvh74]

Too bad they couldn’t keep the 800v architecture

[@pupacila26]

hard luck with the rain, mate! :D

[@hanneskl48]

how high is under the car

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

If you can't stretch to this, then consider a 2nd hand eNiro 4+. 270 mile range, a battery that shows only 3% degredation after 100k miles. A bulletproof car for around £16k current market prices. No brainer.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

have one with 100k miles, super car 😁

[@Liverpool1ne]

I know they are popular but why are most of these EVs SUVs. Surely aerodynamics are important for efficiency. Seems like the market just wants Postman Pat’s van.

[@cameltorun]

In mi humble opinion EV’s are still too expensive. Good that at the start of this film EV3 was compared to VW Golf. Let’s talk money then. Base KIA is £33.000 base VW Golf is £27.490. At ease it does 50mpg I know because I have one. (Pre facelift 1.5 130ps) Golf offers everything that a normal person needs. Maybe it’s bit smaller inside but it’s still gold standard for practical family hatchback. Situation for KIA is even worse in Poland where I currently live. Here Golf starts at £22.500 at this same level of equipment as in UK and KIA starts at £32.500.

[@Irishesbox11]

Yes but charge at home and you save a fortune. It does depend on your location however

[@LarsjDenmark]

@@Irishesbox11What if you add comparable equipment like automatic transmission and adaptive cruise control, just to compare like for like

[@kiwan5425]

I want one as a commuter!

[@ravingmad765]

Is it me that no mention of the EV5 feels strange?

[@gregcooper2719]

Whatcar is primarily British, for some odd reason (after I just looked it up) we don’t have the EV5 in the UK

[@nigelczuchraj4517]

Forget about the ride comfort what about efficiency not their range(Kia bollocks) but actual real time efficiency?

[@pjmorgan]

It’s Father Dougal’s EV9

[@edwinng2046]

My next car upgrade GT line 🎉

[@blackbelt2000]

Kia pushes the mechanicals into the space where the frunk would be as that frees up space in the interior.

[@GamezGuru1]

and yet Teslas have an enormous frunk. More like they need way more space for the same mechanicals than other EVs...

[@blackbelt2000]

@GamezGuru1 no, teslas have less interior space.

[@granfersteve3815]

Shame heat pumps are not standard and only an option on the top spec as well as simple things like electric tailgate?

[@Georgechang-o7f]

nice work,kia🎉

[@pgbaines65]

Why would you need to look at the climate control screen when driving? In most cars, you would have to look down at it taking your eyes off the road anyway in fact the only time I touch it is to demist the windows.🤠

[@dianewallace6064]

"It looks like an EV9 that is really far away."😅😂

[@aye3678]

This will be my first EV car :)

[@Bemx2k]

SUV without AWD is not a SUV it is crossover

[@cypvh74]

crossover is just short for “crossover SUV”. So not even a crossover, rather small wagon or hatchback

[@MKerReview]

I think it is a great car of the future.

[@sturoe7361]

Think I have a different interpretation of what is cheap.

[@ankithhebbar7542]

Am i hallucinating or was there a gentle ans barely perceptable flute music in the background?

[@MarkFreemam1957]

The manufacturers really struggle with the cost of the battery …..Kia do a great job but the price is still a hurdle

[@addsfour3499]

Compared to what?

[@neofaktion]

@@addsfour3499 It's still an expensive car, and for less than the EV3 (at least in Norway), you get all wheel drive Model Y, EX30, XC40, ID4, and Model 3.

[@iliastheoharis9785]

STOP THROW THE PARTS OF THE CAR AT THE FLOOR SHOW SOME RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LittleBoobsLover]

xd MAKE A SPECIAL PLACE FOR THESE PARTS IN A CAR xd

[@teamnotleafy6887]

But the rear seats do recline.

[@KeliK1]

No piano black. My! 😃

[@chasf3433]

But lots of ugly gloss black exterior trim that will soon go dull and scratched.

[@clonSanG]

Kia Kia what are u doing in Ireland this car with the big battery in Ireland 🇮🇪 50 grand lol ev are struggling in Ireland and Kia Ireland come out with a eye watering 50 for the big battery version you can keep it I’d love to see the sales in the first quarter

[@peiwu979]

Kia, bring this car to the USA please?

[@martinbeacher6165]

£33k for the 'entry level' version - so another unaffordable EV for the masses then :(

[@Brian-om2hh]

You could pay that for some Ford Focus petrol versions, so no difference pricewise.....the cheapest Focus is £28k. People never really moaned about those being expensive...

[@marketingwizdom]

All cars are ridiculously expensive these days. A top spec Yaris is pushing £30K these days. In that context, it’s still pretty good value …

[@esm7708]

Someone needs to check new car prices in general

[@presterjohn71]

Clearly you are completely out of touch with the price of all new cars these days. This is cheaper than a petrol VW Passat.

[@unclebuh]

That's a normal price for normal people now. I don't think you understand how much cars cost. A ford fiesta is also 30k. A golf is 40k. Unless everyone owns a dacia you won't be happy

[@SaK-w4c]

Every new car is the best new car for whatcar

[@fox3shooter]

No heat pump as standard for the UK market and climate is just terrible.

[@Chris-bg8mk]

If this was in the states, I’d buy one this week!

[@harriska]

Kia's making pretty nice cars now?

[@chrispenn715]

That parcel shelf gap is weird......

[@toml6535]

the trim version doesnt have ambient lightning like the video also the tail lights are different it only has the 2 branches red light not 3 like the gt line... big difference but there trying to hide it

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Is a nice car, like all Kia’s of late.

[@grahamcastle8189]

Living in the far North of Scotland, its a big no from me if it doesn't come with a heatpump. Big mistake to drop that from the standard spec.

[@Milen4u]

It's not an SUV, it's a B class hatchback with black wheel arches.

[@danezu791]

uselessly big, looking forward for the EV2, Kia!

[@TheGregg1969]

Back seats do recline.

[@fonejacker0]

Why is it fogged up on the inside? Not good.

[@RickMGPinto]

Portugal is a very humid country... Happens in all cars here, near the country's coast.

[@ebutuoyYT]

Given the infrastructure in the UK, most EV owners probably own / rent a house with a drive, even if EVs were cheaper many people in the UK would struggle to recharge then conveniently on a regular basis, this to me is a bigger problem than price.

[@hughoneill3741]

I really hate new car interiors. Large mobile phones stuck on dashboards.

[@conradseba]

Why do u use miles? Why?? 🤦🏽

[@RickMGPinto]

Why are all the manufacturers removing the back window wiper? I really cannot understand this trend. It's just stupid and insecure...

[@ericedge2929]

EV3 has a rear wiper, it's just hidden under the roof spoiler when switched off

[@RickMGPinto]

@ericedge2929 ohh that's good to know :)

[@paulsanders9584]

Just like the Hyundai Tucson's

[@decimal1815]

Longer and wider than the Kia Soul EV which this is replacing. Also bigger than the MG4 and old e-Niro (old shape). Kia seem to be making cars for the US market, but not European roads and parking spaces! And---no---heat---pump on the standard trim is unforgiveable. £43,895 for the heat pump version? No thanks...