Kia EV3: specs, running costs and rivals
Figures updated
Kia EV3 key specs (Mk1 (2024–), 5-door SUV)
Price new
£33,055 to £48,695
Boot
460 litres
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,300 × 1,850 × 1,560mm
Power
204–292 PS
0–62mph
5.7–7.9 sec
Euro NCAP
4 stars (2025)
2024 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the October 2026 price list. Sources: kia.com, assets.turtl.co, euroncap.com.
No MOT reliability data yet
The Kia EV3 is too new for MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old. We'll add its reliability score once it appears in DVSA's MOT data. In the meantime you can compare it on price, space, performance, safety and running costs.
Kia EV3 vs rivals
Side by side with popular small SUVs: price, boot space, size, performance, safety and running costs.
How big is the Kia EV3's boot?
The Mk1 (2024–) Kia EV3 has 460 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 3rd biggest of the 13 small SUVs we compare; the Dacia Duster has the most, at 517 litres.
What MPG does the Kia EV3 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 271 to 375 miles.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Kia EV3?
Any Kia EV3 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Work out tax for a specific carKia EV3 specs and running costs
Official figures for 5 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
271–375 miles
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
Power
204 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV3 EV3 Air 58.3 kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| EV3 EV3 Air 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| EV3 EV3 GTL 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| EV3 EV3 GTLS 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| EV3 EV3 GTLS (HP) 81.4kWh 201bhp lithium-ion AT1 FWD204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Kia EV3 costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Kia EV3 reliable?
It's too new to tell from MOT records: cars take their first MOT at three years old, so the Kia EV3 isn't in DVSA's MOT data yet. We'll add its reliability score as soon as it is. Until then, our comparisons show its specs and running costs against rivals with long MOT records.
›How much is the Kia EV3?
UK list prices are £33,055 to £48,695 (price list of 2026-10-01). Dealers and online brokers often sell for less.
›How big is the Kia EV3's boot?
The Mk1 (2024–) Kia EV3 has 460 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 3rd biggest of the 13 small SUVs we compare; the Dacia Duster has the most, at 517 litres.
›What MPG does the Kia EV3 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 271 to 375 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Kia EV3?
Any Kia EV3 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How fast is the Kia EV3?
Power ranges 204–292 PS. 0–62mph takes 5.7–7.9 seconds, depending on the version.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed above); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy.