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The new Kia EV3 compact SUV delivers up to 372 miles of range along with features such as i-Pedal technology, smart regenerative braking and vehicle-to-load charging.
The Kia EV3 is equipped with the largest battery in its class, delivering a best-in-class all-electric range of 372 miles (WLTP standard) and efficient aerodynamics result in a drag coefficient of just 0.26Cd.
Kia is the first manufacturer to bring vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging to the compact EV SUV segment. This feature enables the car to power external devices and allows customers to maximise the EV3’s accessibility. Even while ‘off-grid’ from electric infrastructure, owners can use the EV3 to charge and power appliances such as a laptop, a coffee machine, a small fridge or even a movie projector.
The EV3 is the first vehicle in the world to deploy a simultaneous heat absorption system, enabling it to recycle waste heat not just from the vehicle, but also outside air to optimise efficiency. The EV’s advanced heat pump technology significantly improves its ability to protect battery performance and charge quickly in cold weather.
Thanks to the introduction of a unique high-thermal-efficiency sheath heater and low-temperature charging software, EV3 owners spend much less time waiting for their vehicle to charge.
The EV3’s battery is also equipped with a liquid cooling system, which is used during charging to optimise battery thermal management and enhance charging speeds. The EV3’s rapid charging time is up to 12 minutes faster than earlier Kia battery configurations, enabling charging from 10-to-80% capacity in 31 minutes (‘Long Range’, under 350kW fast charging condition)2.
Thanks to the world’s first super-compact THIN HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system, the EV3 delivers consistent cabin conditions in all conditions, maximising comfort. The cleverly packaged system gives front-seat passengers an extra 6cm of room in the footwell when compared with a conventional HVAC system, thanks to the 33% reduction in the unit’s height.
Kia has evolved its regenerative braking technology for the EV3 with its upgraded i-Pedal and Smart Regenerative systems, which take the concept of one-pedal driving to the next level.
The latest i-Pedal technology offers the driver much more flexibility and control by separating the level of regenerative braking from the full stopping control function. Full one-pedal driving can now be used in all regenerative braking modes, while i-Pedal can be used optionally in Reverse and will also remember the previously selected level when the vehicle is turned off. The system can be selected through a simpler process of pulling the left-hand steering wheel paddle for more than one second.
Regenerative braking levels are rated from 0 to 3, with the most substantial Level 3 braking ideal for driving in heavy start-stop traffic, where drivers may need to slow the car quickly.
Level 2 provides slightly less braking force, an ideal setting on a winding road, enabling drivers to engage with the driving experience by slowing the SUV smoothly for corners without touching the brake pedal.
On a long motorway journey, drivers might prefer Level 1 or even Level 0, which allows the EV3 to glide when lifting off the accelerator. These regenerative braking levels provide more comfort-focused deceleration. i-Pedal on Level 0 allows the EV3 to coast fully, while bringing a similar deceleration rate to Level 1 at lower speeds.
The Kia EV3 is the first car to feature Hyundai Motor Group’s Smart Regenerative System technology. This intelligent system provides the driver with a digital co-pilot that can scan the road ahead and respond to situations with lightning-fast reactions.
The Smart Regenerative System is engaged by holding the right-hand steering wheel paddle for more than a second and integrates autonomous driving technology with regenerative braking.
When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the system uses sensors to detect the distance to the vehicle ahead and navigation information to automatically decelerate to a safe speed, if necessary.
While Kia’s previous Smart Regenerative System relied solely on GPS information, this latest version incorporates a wider variety of navigation-based data.
When the EV3 approaches a tight turn or a curve in the road, a speed limit decrease, a speed bump or a roundabout, when the Smart Regenerative System is engaged the car will automatically slow down to an appropriate speed.
While Kia’s previous system could automatically slow the vehicle to 6mph, the latest technology can bring the EV3 to a complete stop.
A Driving Range Guide, located in the instrument cluster, displays the maximum and minimum driving ranges achievable depending on driving style, and an estimated range based on past driving efficiency.
Kia plans to introduce an all-wheel drive (AWD) variant as well as a GT model, expanding the range of choice for customers beyond the current two-wheel drive (2WD) models.
