2027 Kia EV3 Price, Trims, Range and Initial Sales

The 2027 Kia EV3 is currently Kia's lowest priced electric car in the United States. The compact SUV was released in mid-August 2026 with an entry-level price of $29,890. That price excludes a $1,495 delivery fee. The base Light will cost $31,385 with delivery before taxes and options by our arithmetic, and the top GT trim starts at $47,385 with delivery by the same sum.

The range of the car will depend on the battery. The Light trim has a 58.3kWh battery with an estimated range of 221 miles. The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT all have a higher battery of 81.4kWh meaning they have a range of up to 321 miles for front-wheel drive and 280 miles for all-wheel drive.

Initial sales of the car have been quite low. In its first full month of sales in September, Kia sold 514 EV3s in the United States (according to Electrek). This is very low when comparing to the 77,000 cars Kia sold in the United States during September. However, this is only the first full month for the new model.

This article covers the trims, range, prices, charging, features and competition of the car. There are some discrepancies between sources for the features. The all-wheel drive is expensive to upgrade to. We have not driven this car ourselves so all details are taken from the sources listed below.

The 2027 Kia EV3 was released in the United States in mid-August 2026 with a starting price of $29,890, excluding a $1,495 delivery fee (according to Electrek). The prices were announced on August 11th 2026.

The EV3 is below the EV6 and EV9 in the Kia range with a starting price of under $30,000 (according to AutoGuide). It is described by Kia as an entry-level EV SUV with many of the high-end features of the EV9 (according to Electrek).

Kia said earlier in 2026 that it would reveal US pricing later in the year. CleanTechnica reports that Kia America unveiled the 2027 model at the New York International Auto Show and that Kia called it a bold step forward in making electric mobility accessible to more Americans. Prices were expected to be below $30,000 and this proved correct.

TheEVReport notes that Kia says retailers set actual transaction prices, which may vary. Electrek's October 26 report on the 2027 EV6 says Kia is offering $1,500 on the 2027 EV3, which would bring a base Light to about $28,390 before fees by our arithmetic. We cannot confirm whether the offer applies to that trim or can be stacked with others. We found no lease information.

The federal EV tax credit was eliminated in September 2025 (according to CleanTechnica). Therefore, the EV3's $29,890 is a price without that credit. State and utility incentives may be available but we have not confirmed any.

Electrek and TheEVReport list the same US prices. The Light, with front-wheel drive, is $29,890. The Wind is $34,990 with front-wheel drive and $38,690 with all-wheel drive. The Land is $38,490 with front-wheel drive and $41,690 with all-wheel drive. The GT-Line is $43,490 and the GT is $45,890, both with all-wheel drive.

Electrek's October table gives the ranges as 221 miles for the Light, 321 miles for the Wind FWD and Land FWD, and 280 miles for all the all-wheel-drive versions. By our arithmetic, dividing the starting price by the EPA range gives roughly $135 per mile of range for the Light, $109 for the Wind FWD and $120 for the Land FWD. The all-wheel-drive versions work out to roughly $138 for the Wind, $149 for the Land, $155 for the GT-Line and $164 for the GT.

These figures do not take into consideration features, speed and charging but give a general idea. The Wind FWD offers the best value in range per dollar. The Light has the smallest battery, so it has a high price per mile despite the lowest sticker price.

All-wheel drive is where the sources disagree on the cost. Electrek's August report says all-wheel drive adds $3,200. The trim prices show a premium of $3,700 on the Wind, from $34,990 to $38,690, and $3,200 on the Land, from $38,490 to $41,690. We treat $3,200 as true for the Land only and flag the difference.

The Light has a 58.3kWh battery with a range of 221 miles. The Wind, Land, GT-Line and GT have a long range battery of 81.4kWh with a range of up to 321 miles for front-wheel drive and 280 miles for all-wheel drive (according to August article on Electrek).

The Wind, Land, GT-Line and GT do not have individual ranges for each trim. The range depends on the drive type with a range of 321/280 miles (according to October table on Electrek).

One source has a slight discrepancy. TheEVReport states the EV3 has a range of just under 300 miles. This does not match with the range stated for the front-wheel drive models of 321 miles. There was no explanation of why the range differed between the two sources. We have used the trim specific ranges.

In Europe the EV3 launched in late 2024 with a range of up to 375 miles. The price starts from around 36,000 euros (according to Electrek).

The range of the car will depend on temperature, speed and loading. We only have the manufacturer and EPA range so cannot confirm.

The EV3 comes with a built-in NACS port. This means it can charge at Tesla Superchargers without requiring an adaptor (according to Electrek). It also has Plug and Charge (according to CleanTechnica).

The Light can charge from 10%-80% in around 29 minutes. The Wind, Land, GT-Line AWD and GT AWD can all charge from 10%-80% in around 31 minutes. This was measured when the battery was around 72 degrees Fahrenheit (according to TheEVReport). The actual charging times will vary depending on the conditions.

Kia recommends limiting frequent charging with DC Fast Charging as it can affect battery performance and longevity (according to TheEVReport). This is common advice but worth noting if you plan to use public charging stations.

We could not find a maximum charging rate for the Light. The August article on Electrek does not state the charging speeds for the higher battery.

The front-wheel drive models have a single motor providing 201 horsepower. The all-wheel drive models have two motors providing a combined performance of 261 horsepower. The GT has sport-tuned suspension and steering providing up to 288 horsepower (according to AutoGuide and Electrek).

All-wheel drive is optional on the Wind and Land. The GT-Line and GT come with all-wheel drive as standard. The EV3 is the only affordable all-wheel drive EV in its class (according to October report on Electrek). The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Nissan Leaf do not have all-wheel drive options. All-wheel drive is rare in this class (according to AutoGuide).

We could not find any official 0-60mph times and cargo space.

The car is built on the E-GMP platform shared by Hyundai and Kia (according to Electrek). Kia's Q2 2026 results, reported by FN News, mention a Mexico-built EV3 launching in the US in the second half of the year, so the US car appears to be built in Mexico. Electrek's August report does not state where it is built, so we flag this as an inference.

Electrek lists standard i-Pedal 3.0 single pedal driving, vehicle to load, Smart Cruise Control and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The cabin has almost 30 inches of combined screen space with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 5-inch climate screen. A 12-inch head-up display and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system are optional, per Electrek.

TheEVReport describes the equipment differently. It says vehicle to load, Harman Kardon audio, a 12-inch head-up display and 19-inch alloy wheels come with the GT-Line and GT, and that the Wind and Land add synthetic leather, heated and ventilated front seats and a powered sunroof. The two sources disagree on whether vehicle to load is standard on all trims and we could not resolve it.

The Nightfall Package adds black exterior accents, 19-inch black wheels, roof bars and a dark grey interior (according to TheEVReport). CleanTechnica calls it a black appearance package exclusive to the United States.

The car comes with eight airbags as standard and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist. The 360-degree surround view camera and Blind Spot View Camera can be upgraded (according to CleanTechnica and TheEVReport).

As there are discrepancies between the sources, it is recommended to check the build sheet at a Kia retailer before ordering.

TheEVReport says a battery heater is standard across the lineup and a heat pump is available on all-wheel-drive models. Heated front seats are optional.

This matters because range falls in cold weather, and Kia's charging times were measured at a battery temperature near 72 degrees. We could not find any cold weather range testing, so we cannot say how much range a buyer in a cold climate should expect.

The heat pump can only be upgraded on all-wheel drive models. This may be an issue for those in northern states who would have opted for the long range Wind if they had chosen front-wheel drive.

The EV3 is a slightly larger alternative to the new Chevrolet Bolt EV and Nissan Leaf. It is one of the cheapest EVs in the United States costing around $30,000 (according to October article on Electrek). There were no details of ranges or prices for the competitors.

The car is similar in size to the Kia Seltos. It is targeted at the Leaf and Bolt and is cheaper than the discontinued Niro EV (according to AutoGuide).

However, the base model is not great value for money with a lower range than the Leaf and Bolt (according to reader comment on Electrek).

Overall, the car is not the cheapest or longest range in its class. It does however come with all-wheel drive options, features and styling.

Kia has sold 514 EV3s in the United States during its first full month of sales (according to Electrek).

Kia America had their best September since entering the United States in 1992 with over 77,000 vehicles sold. Kia had record sales in the third quarter at 236,659 vehicles (up 7.8%). However, the article on Electrek states 221,664. We have used the figure that three sources agree on. Sales for the first nine months were 667,386 (up around 5%). Over 16,000 Sportages were sold.

The EV3 represents a very small percentage of Kia's sales in September with only 514 units sold. The first month of a new model is not a great indicator. The headline on the article says it is just getting started.

Kia have had poor sales with their EVs in the United States. In Q1 2026 they sold 2,023 EV6s (down around 46%) and 2,740 EV9s (down around 27%) (according to CleanTechnica). In April the EV9 sales increased by 481% to 1,349. However, over four months it only increased to 4,089 compared to 3,988 last year meaning it was a small increase.

In Europe, Electrek says the EV3 was the third most popular EV in the UK in its first full year and 10th in Europe. CleanTechnica says Kia America is confident it will help boost its struggling EV sales.

Kia have had a tough time with their EVs in the United States. In November 2025 it was reported that the EV4 Sedan had been postponed indefinitely for the United States. Russel Wager, Marketing Chief for Kia America said that it was originally designed and engineered with zero percent tariffs and Kia would decide based on whether the tariffs were 25% or 15%. The United States and South Korea had agreed to reduce tariffs on Korean imports to 15% from 25%.

He continued to say that they would not know what the real demand would be until February/March 2026 as buyers were likely to have been pushed forward due to the removal of the federal tax credit. In October 2025 EV6 sales dropped by 71% compared to October 2024. EV9 sales dropped by 66%. He also hinted that the electric pickup they announced may never make it to the United States.

By May 2026 it was reported that the EV2 (and likely the EV4 and EV5) would not be coming to the United States. The EV3 would be released later in 2026. Kia have a global range of EVs with the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9 and PV5 van. The EV3 is not all they have in the United States.

Overall, the EV3 is Kia's main new EV for the United States. Few people expected it to ever come to the United States as it was not thought to be large enough (according to CleanTechnica).

Kia has used incentives to move electric cars while the tax credit is gone. Electrek reported in November 2025 a $10,000 customer cash bonus on every EV, or 0% financing for 72 months plus an extra $2,500 in cash. In May 2026 it reported a promotion on 2025 and 2026 EV9 and EV6 models of $10,000 customer cash or 0% APR for 72 months, plus $5,000 bonus cash. The October 26th report lists $1,500 on the 2027 EV3, $5,000 on the 2026 EV6 and $10,000 on the 2026 EV9. These deals may have changed.

Kia have been doing well in their business overall. In Q2 2026, they had record wholesale sales at 851,639 units. They also had record revenue of 33.037 trillion won. Their operating profit decreased by 4.9% to 2.6285 trillion won. They had an operating margin of 8% (according to FN News on July 24th).

Their electrified retail sales increased by 60% to 296,000. EV sales increased by 88.4% to 110,000 and hybrid sales increased by 61% to 178,000. Hybrid sales in the United States increased by 151.6% to 66,000. This represents 29.6% of their sales in the United States. Therefore, they are seeing growth from their hybrids and not their EVs.

Kia said they would launch the Mexico-built EV3 in the United States in the second half of 2026. They will also begin deliveries of the Sportage Hybrid which will be the first model made at Hyundai's HMGMA plant. They will also increase production capacity of the Telluride. The EV3 is part of a larger plan for the United States.

Outside of the United States, in April 2026 Kia sold 3,898 EV3s in Korea. They were the only brand along with Tesla to surpass 10,000 EV sales in a single month (according to Electrek).

We could not confirm the exact on-sale date, which Electrek describes as mid-August, or where every EV3 sold in the United States is built. We could not resolve whether vehicle to load is standard on all trims, or whether all-wheel drive costs $3,200 or $3,700, because the sources differ.

We found no official 0-60mph time, cargo space, leasing deal or independent range test. Kia's third quarter total was 221,664 according to Electrek, which does not match the 236,659 given by three other sources. We used the latter.

We have not driven the car. Prices and sales figures may change.

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