2026 Kia EV3 | Quick Drive

Kia says the subcompact EV3 has not yet been greenlit for the U.S., but we accepted their offer to take one for a spin while in Spain for the company's 2025 EV Day event. Here's a quick look at what we can expect if it does end up on our shores. #KBB

0:00 2026 Kia EV3
0:18 Seat comfort
0:34 Driving dynamics
1:53 Battery capacity and charging
2:19 Interior design
3:29 Competition
3:54 Final thoughts
4:08 Credits

[maxwellbaker]

I'm literally waiting for this to be my first EV

[mulad]

I'm really hoping this one makes it to the US, since it's about the right size for me (the EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5/6 are a bit bigger than I'd like) and hits the right price point. Sounds like it has a lot of improvements over the Niro EV and I like the styling more than the Hyundai Kona EV

[timdsd]

I like the EV3 a lot and hope it comes to the U.S. I wonder if Hyundai has a lineup equivalent to Kia's EV3 and EV4.

[SDpapa]

Personally, I think KIA is the best EV maker in the industry. It has many EV models of all sizes and price range. What other automaker can you say the same!

[Avatar]

Hope it makes it to the US. It's on my list !

[mc.charleymusic]

I almost forgot that the Kia Soul EV even existed

[brokeboy]

I would get the lower trim since it has a more practical storage solution over the useless tray in the Gt-Line.

[RigiLiquid]

it would be great to get these in North America!

[jccoello]

Is it me... Or is this guy on everyone's car review YouTube channels?

[denault]

How about the compact version EV5 instead of a subcompact?

[AstorCa]

I thout they already confirmed it for the US several times

[urbanstrencan]

Looks promising but too bad is not RWD based, can't wait to see it on the roads here in Slovenia

[muskistutter]

They have no balls to bring this to the US. Instead we get one fugly EV4 sedan.

[bemplassery]

Why are you givung price in Euros and not US$

[luisosoriothelionelmessian]

2026 Kia EV3 Formerly Known As Kia Rio Unfortunately Kia Rio is Fired Last year 2024

[rinbine]

Is he someone with a brain?
Comparing it to a Rolls-Royce?
Does buying that car cost as much as a Rolls-Royce? Ugh...