Kia announces EV3 prices for the US and Canada as its most affordable EV
Kia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV.
Kia EV3 prices and range in the US and Canada
The EV3 is finally coming to North America. In the US, the 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890, making it not only Kia’s most affordable EV, but one of the cheapest in America.
Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The lowest-priced EV3 Light FWD model uses a 58.3 kWh battery, providing an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 221 miles.
The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT are powered by a larger 81.4 kWh battery that delivers up to 321 miles of range on a single charge.
Front-wheel-drive (FWD) models have a single electric motor producing 201 horsepower. Upgrading to all-wheel drive (AWD) costs an extra $3,200 and adds a rear motor for a combined output of 261 horsepower. The GT variant adds a bit more power with up to 288 horsepower.
2027 Kia EV3 Trim
Prices (US) – Starting MSRP*
EPA-estimated Range
Kia EV3 Light FWD
$29,890
221 miles
Kia EV3 Wind FWD
$34,990
321 miles
Kia EV3 Wind AWD
$38,690
280 miles
Kia EV3 Land FWD
$38,490
321 miles
Kia EV3 Land AWD
$41,690
280 miles
Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD
$43,490
280 miles
Kia EV3 GT AWD
$45,890
280 miles
All EV3 variants come with a native NACS port, so drivers can charge at Tesla Superchargers without a separate adapter.
The 58.3 kWh battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger, while the 81.4 kWh battery takes slightly longer at around 31 minutes.
In Canada, the 2027 EV3 starts at CA$36,995, making it the lowest-priced EV on the market, Kia said.
It’s available with the same Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT trims and battery options. The 58.3 kWh battery provides up to 356 km (221 miles) of range, and the 81.4 kWh battery delivers up to 517 km (321 miles), Kia estimates.
2027 Kia EV3 Trim
MSRP (Canada)
All-In Price*
Light FWD
$36,995
$39,744
Wind FWD
$40,995
$43,744
Wind AWD
$43,495
$46,244
Land FWD
$43,495
$46,244
Land AWD
$45,995
$48,744
GT-Line FWD
$45,995
$48,744
GT-Line AWD
$48,495
$51,244
GT-Line Limited FWD
$49,995
$52,745
GT-Line Limited AWD
$52,495
$55,245
GT AWD
$55,995
$58,746
Inside, the interior setup is the same, which includes Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit) with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The setup includes close to 30″ of digital screens, including dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment screens, plus an added 5″ climate control display.
All EV3 trims come with standard i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, vehicle-to-load (V2L), and Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
The 2027 EV3 is now on sale in the US and Canada. Kia expects vehicles to begin arriving at dealerships later this month.
Would you choose Kia’s new electric SUV over the Chevy Bolt EV or Nissan LEAF? Both are about the same price, starting at around $30,000 in the US, but the EV3 offers a longer driving range (81.4 kWh battery) and is the only one that offers AWD.