Kia shows off the 2027 EV3 at the NY Auto Show

## Summary
Kia won't announce pricing until closer to its sale date, but it has previously said it would target a starting price of $35,000. The EV3 is close to a 1:1 match with the Kia Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling model, in terms of size and target price. Still, Kia says DC fast charging can power the EV9 from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes for the standard model or 31 minutes for the long-range tier. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement As for how much the EV3 will cost, Kia said in 2023 it would target a price range of $35,000 to $50,000.

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A couple of years after its
overseas debut
, Kia’s EV3 will finally come to the US. The automaker said at the New York International Auto Show that the 2027 edition of the subcompact electric SUV will arrive stateside later this year. Kia won't announce pricing until closer to its sale date, but it has previously said it would target a starting price of $35,000.
The EV3 could be a welcome addition for Americans shopping for a smaller electric SUV. Compact ones that won't break the bank are a relative scarcity in the US, especially after Volvo
killed
the
EX30
. The EV3 is close to a 1:1 match with the Kia Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling model, in terms of size and target price.
Kia's SUV will be available in standard-range (58.3 kWh) and long-range (81.4 kWh) options. The former has an advertised range of 220 miles, while the larger one ups that to 320 miles.
The EV3 has a native NACS charging port on the front passenger side.
(Kia)
The EV3 uses Kia's 400-volt architecture, so it won't charge as quickly
as the EV9
and
other 800-volt models
. Still, Kia says DC fast charging can power the EV9 from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes for the standard model or 31 minutes for the long-range tier. The vehicle includes a native NACS charging port on the front passenger side. Meanwhile,
Kia's Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) feature
, which can provide power to your home during peak usage hours, will be available as a premium option.
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As for how much the EV3 will cost, Kia said in 2023 it would target a price range of $35,000 to $50,000. However, the world has
changed slightly
since then, so we'll have to wait until later this year to confirm. You can learn more on
Kia’s website
.
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### Implications
- Kia A couple of years after its overseas debut , Kia’s EV3 will finally come to the US.
- The automaker said at the New York International Auto Show that the 2027 edition of the subcompact electric SUV will arrive stateside later this year.
- The EV3 could be a welcome addition for Americans shopping for a smaller electric SUV.
- Kia's SUV will be available in standard-range (58.3 kWh) and long-range (81.4 kWh) options.

### Expert Commentary
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