Kia Australia has confirmed pricing and full specifications for its latest electric vehicle, the 2025 Kia EV3. Positioned as the brand’s most affordable electric SUV, the EV3 will start at $47,600 before on-road costs and is set to arrive in showrooms later this month.
Offering a choice of three trim levels and two battery sizes, the EV3 is built on a modified version of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform. While it features a 400V electrical architecture—unlike the 800V system in the larger (and more expensive) EV6 and EV9—it still offers competitive range and charging speeds.
Pricing and Variants
| Model | Price before on-roads |
| 2025 Kia EV3 Air Standard Range | $47,600 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 Air Long Range | $53,315 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 Earth Long Range | $58,600 |
| 2025 Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range | $63,950 |
It is $9000 more affordable than the Kia EV5, which is built in China, with prices starting from $56,770 (before on-road costs). However, Kia can’t beat the Chinese brands in pricing with the BYD Atto 3 which has a starting price below $40k.
Drivetrains and efficiency
| Specifications | Kia EV3 Standard Range | Kia EV3 Long Range |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds (Air LR), 7.9 seconds (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Torque | 283Nm | 283Nm |
| Power | 150kW | 150kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 350kW (29m 10-80%) | 350kW (31m 10-80%) |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW (5h 20m 10-100%) | 11kW (7h 15m 10-100%) |
| Energy consumption (WLTP, claimed) | 14.9kWh/100km | 14.9kWh/100km (Air LR), 16.2kWh/100km (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 436km | 604km (Air LR), 563km (Earth, GT-Line) |
| Battery | 58.3kWh lithium-ion | 81.4kWh lithium-ion |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW (5h 20m 10-100%) | 11kW (7h 15m 10-100%) |
| Max DC charge rate | 350kW (29m 10-80%) | 350kW (31m 10-80%) |
Safety features
Though the EV3 has not yet been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, it comes with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including:
- Autonomous emergency braking (with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection, and junction assist)
- Lane-keep assist
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reverse camera
- Seven airbags
EV3 Features and technology
The EV3 will be available in three trim levels: Air, Earth, and GT-Line. Standard features on the base EV3 Air include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- V2L capability (interior & exterior)
The Earth trim adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Power tailgate
- Synthetic leather upholstery
The GT-Line trim further includes:
- 19-inch GT-Line alloy wheels
- LED projector headlights with ‘light cubes’
- Full LED tail lights
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- 8-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat
- Head-up display
- Metal sports pedals
- Ambient lighting
- Extendable centre console tabletop
Colour options
The Kia EV3 is available in eight exterior colours, with all but Clear White incurring a $550 premium:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl
- Ivory Silver
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Shale Gray
- Frost Blue
- Matcha Green
- Terracotta
Interior colour choices vary by trim:
- Air, Earth: Subtle Grey with blue console tray
- Earth Only: Light Warm Grey with orange console tray
- GT-Line Only: Medium Grey with grey console tray
Servicing and warranty
Kia has yet to announce specific servicing costs for the EV3, though its standard seven-year capped-price servicing program does not currently apply to EVs. However, the brand offers a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for all its vehicles, with EV components such as the battery and electric motor covered for up to 150,000km.
EV3 Rivals in Australia
The 2025 Kia EV3 is set to be one of the most competitively priced electric SUVs in Australia. With its sub-$ 50,000 starting price, the EV3 directly challenges rivals like the BYD Atto 3 ($39,990-$44,990) and the Hyundai Kona Electric ($54,000+). While it offers a competitive range, its pricing places it slightly above entry-level options in the segment.
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