New Kia EV3 to Come to Australia in 2025

2024 Kia EV3: A Compact SUV Revolution with Game-Changing Tech

Kia’s EV3 compact SUV, unveiled earlier this year, is Kia’s promise of a cleaner, more accessible future. With a WLTP range of up to 600 km and rapid charging capabilities, the EV3 is designed to put any lingering fears about switching from petrol to electric firmly to rest.

It’s not just about range, though. Kia’s engineers have packed the EV3 with new features to make the leap into EVs feel effortless yet friendly. From its intelligent regenerative braking system to the ability to power external devices like camping gear (hello, glamping in style), this compact SUV has a toolkit aimed squarely at turning doubters into believers. Kia has set the bar high for this segment, determined to showcase what an electric compact SUV should really offer.

It will launch in Australia early 2025 with pricing and specifications released closer to that time.

Like other established carmakers, Kia is facing the onslaught of cheaper Chinese cars with similar equipment and in some cases, superior technology. EV3 will sit comfortably in a vastly increased landscape of electric-only models across all brands but it’s very long range should make it stand out. The all-important price will be what makes it a success

Looks

The design team have taken cues from existing Kia models such as Niro, EV9 and the upcoming EV5, as well as ICE models such as Sportage and Sorento. As buyers move further away from passenger cars (Kia only has Picanto and Cerato left), SUVs have become all important. In a language becoming ever more brutalist, EV3 will deliver the larger vehicle features to the compact SUV segment. The gentle evolution continues further down the path set with the current generation of Kia vehicles.

What is i-Pedal 3.0

Kia’s upgraded i-Pedal 3.0 system brings the art of one-pedal driving to a new level. It offers more control and flexibility, allowing the driver to choose from different regenerative braking modes. With braking levels ranging from zero to three, drivers can coast along effortlessly or quickly stop when needed, even in traffic. The i-Pedal’s ability to remember your settings from the last drive adds a touch of convenience, making for a seamless experience.

Whether you’re navigating stop-start city traffic or gliding down a highway, the EV3’s braking system is designed to maximise efficiency and smoothness.

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Smart Tech

Kia’s EV3 is also the first to introduce Hyundai Motor Group’s Smart Regenerative System 3.0, which works like a digital co-pilot. By integrating advanced sensors and navigation data, this system automatically adjusts the car’s speed to match road conditions—think tight corners, roundabouts, and even sudden speed limit changes. It’s like having an AI nanny reminding you to slow down, making city driving feel less like a chore and more like a breeze.

The car can now stop completely without the driver touching the brake pedal, offering yet another step toward fully autonomous driving.

Power and Efficiency

Range anxiety? Kia’s engineers have got your back. The EV3 is equipped with an 81.4 kWh battery, delivering a 22% higher energy density compared to the Niro EV, making it one of the most efficient vehicles in its class. And, after hours in the wind tunnel, Kia’s design team managed to give the EV3 an aerodynamic drag coefficient of just 0.26Cd—so not only does it look sleek, it slices through the air with ease.

On top of that, with a fast-charging capability that gets you from 10% to 80% battery in just 31 minutes, the EV3 is as quick to charge as it is to drive.

Lifestyle-Ready Features

Here’s where the EV3 gets fun: Kia has packed in lifestyle features to make sure your car is more than just a way to get from A to B. Thanks to Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, the EV3 can power external devices, whether you’re brewing coffee on a road trip or setting up a projector for a movie night under the stars. For camping enthusiasts and tech junkies alike, this is next-level convenience.

In the pipeline is an all-wheel-drive variant and a GT model, proving Kia isn’t just stopping at practicality—they’re ready to bring some serious performance heat to the compact SUV market.

Final Thoughts

With its blend of high-tech features, impressive range, and practical lifestyle options, Kia’s EV3 is making electric driving more accessible and fun than ever before. Whether you’re off-grid camping or just navigating through Sydney traffic, this SUV is packed with innovation aimed at making your journey smoother, smarter, and a lot more sustainable.

So, is the EV3 the future of compact SUVs? Kia certainly seems to think so, and from what we’ve seen, they might just be right.

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