Overview
- Kia publicly released U.S. pricing on Aug. 14, listing a $29,890 starting MSRP for the EV3 Light FWD and publishing a full trim price sheet that excludes a $1,495 destination fee.
- The EV3 is offered with two battery sizes: a 58.3 kWh pack with an EPA estimate of about 221 miles and an 81.4 kWh pack rated up to about 321 miles.
- All EV3 trims include a native NACS port for direct access to Tesla Superchargers and Kia says 10–80% DC fast charging takes roughly 29 minutes for the smaller pack and about 31 minutes for the larger pack when using very high‑power chargers.
- Kia’s multi‑trim lineup ranges from economy Light models to a 288‑hp GT AWD performance model, with AWD available for roughly $3,200 extra on some trims and quick 0–60 times on the top variants; destination and option fees apply.
- Kia says the EV3 is on sale now with dealer arrivals expected later this month, production sourcing shifted to Mexico to help meet North American rules and competitive pricing, and the model now directly pressures rivals on price and range for mainstream buyers.