Overview
- Kia showed the U.S.-spec EV3 at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, with sales planned for late 2026.
- The EV3 will offer two batteries, a 58.3 kWh pack targeting about 220 miles and an 81.4 kWh pack targeting up to 320 miles.
- Charging runs on a native NACS port with Plug & Charge, and Kia quotes 10% to 80% fast-charge times of about 29 to 31 minutes.
- The SUV supports vehicle-to-load as standard and offers vehicle-to-home through a Wallbox bidirectional charger, enabling home backup power with added hardware and installation costs.
- Final U.S. pricing and EPA-certified range are still to be announced, a key unknown as several small EVs exit the market following decisions like Volvo’s EX30 cancellation and Kia’s EV4 delay.