The 2027 Kia EV3 is now on sale at U.S. dealers, starting at $29,890 for the front-wheel-drive Light trim and running to $45,890 for the 288-horsepower GT. That makes it the least expensive electric vehicle Kia sells here, and the long-range versions are rated for up to 321 miles.
All prices below are Kia’s MSRP and leave out the $1,495 destination charge, so the cheapest EV3 lands at $31,385 before taxes and fees.
Every 2027 EV3, side by side
| Trim | Drive | Battery | EPA range | MPGe (combined) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | FWD | 58.3 kWh | 221 mi | 115 | $29,890 |
| Wind | FWD | 81.4 kWh | 321 mi | 117 | $34,990 |
| Wind | AWD | 81.4 kWh | 280 mi | 103 | $38,690 |
| Land | FWD | 81.4 kWh | 321 mi | 117 | $38,490 |
| Land | AWD | 81.4 kWh | 280 mi | 103 | $41,690 |
| GT-Line | AWD | 81.4 kWh | 280 mi | 103 | $43,490 |
| GT | AWD | 81.4 kWh | 280 mi | 103 | $45,890 |
The Light is the only EV3 with the smaller battery, and it is front-wheel drive only. Every other trim gets the 81.4 kWh pack. All-wheel-drive versions use a second motor for 261 horsepower, and the GT raises that to 288.
Where the value is
The Wind FWD is the sweet spot. For $5,100 more than the Light, it adds 100 miles of EPA range and is also the most efficient EV3 at 117 MPGe combined. Going to all-wheel drive on the Wind costs another $3,700 and gives back 41 miles of range, which is worth it mainly if you deal with snow or steep, slick driveways.
The Light still makes sense as a commuter car for a household with home charging and a second vehicle for road trips. At 221 miles it covers a normal week easily, and it charges a little faster on a DC fast charger.
For comparison, Mitsubishi just priced its new Eclipse Sportback EV from $37,745 with up to 282 miles. A front-drive EV3 Wind undercuts it by about $2,750 and goes farther on paper.
Charging and power out of the car
The EV3 has a native NACS port on the front passenger side, so it plugs straight into Tesla-style chargers, and Plug and Charge works through Kia Charge Pass in the Kia Access app. Kia says a DC fast charge from 10 to 80 percent takes about 29 minutes on the Light and 31 minutes on the long-range trims, based on its own testing with an 800-volt charger.
Vehicle to Load is available for running devices off the battery. Vehicle to Home is also available through a Wallbox bidirectional charger, and with Wallbox’s Power Recovery Unit added, Kia says a full 81.4 kWh battery can keep parts of a home running for up to 2.5 days during an outage, assuming 25 kWh of use a day. That puts the EV3 in the same conversation as Tesla’s newly expanded Powershare home backup, at a much lower car price.
Inside and out
The EV3 rides on Kia’s 400-volt E-GMP platform. Inside, every trim gets two 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch climate display. Cargo space is 26.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 56.5 cubic feet with them folded, plus a small 0.9-cubic-foot front trunk. A U.S.-only Nightfall black appearance package is available on the Wind and standard on the Land.
The EV3 arrives as Kia’s existing EVs have cooled off, a trend we covered in Hyundai and Kia’s third-quarter sales. A roomy electric SUV with real range for about $35,000 is the kind of car that could turn that around.
FAQ
How much does the 2027 Kia EV3 cost?
The EV3 starts at $29,890 MSRP for the Light FWD and tops out at $45,890 for the GT AWD. Add Kia’s $1,495 destination charge to each.
What is the 2027 Kia EV3’s range?
The EPA rates the Light at 221 miles, the front-wheel-drive Wind and Land at 321 miles, and every all-wheel-drive EV3 at 280 miles.
Does the Kia EV3 have a NACS port?
Yes. The U.S. EV3 has a native NACS charging port on the front passenger side, so it plugs into NACS chargers without an adapter.