Overview
- Kia has put the 2027 EV3 on sale in the U.S. with a $29,890 starting price and is advertising lease offers of $349 a month for the Wind FWD and $399 a month for the Wind AWD each with $3,999 due at signing for 24 months while the base Light trim currently has no lease offers.
- Kia is also offering 0.90% APR financing for up to 48 months on the EV3, which dealers are using to lower monthly costs for buyers who choose purchase over leasing.
- Nissan launched a 2027 Leaf S grade in Canada priced at CA$34,998 (CA$37,966 all‑in), and Nissan says eligibility for Canada’s EVAP rebate could push the effective price below CA$30,000, reclaiming the country’s lowest‑priced new EV claim.
- The EV3 and Leaf differ on batteries and range: Kia offers 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh packs with EPA ranges up to 321 miles while the Leaf S uses a 53 kWh pack for about 341 km in Canada, and both models include NACS ports for Tesla Supercharger access.
- Short‑term affordability now depends on lease terms, down payments, APR and national incentives rather than list price alone, a dynamic that will keep the entry EV market fluid as other low‑cost models and Chinese imports arrive.