2024 Kia EV3 review – best electric SUV? | What Car?

In this Kia EV3 review we drive this small electric SUV for the first time, to find out if it's the most significant new car launch of 2024.

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[bmwxpicasso]

Never thought I'd ever say this, but I'm buying a Kia, EV3 when it comes out.

[urbanstrencan]

KIA and the whole Hyundai group are doing such an amazing job lately. I can't wait for EV3 to come to our Slovenian market, also hopping that we will see more offroad-ready versions :)

[joostklitsie]

I brought my Kia e-niro 2022 to the dealer to get some work done, saw the EV3 in the showroom... I am very happy with my car, but hot damn.

[arad]

I welcome differing opinions, but I truly believe that Kia is excelling in design!

[fasteddiegr]

Another great review. Now, EV3 vs Elroq???

[MrYabusa]

Sorry for the bad weather in Portugal. Next time I will put out a word for you!!! Nice review. Great car!!!!

[onizz]

Hyundai/Kia has almost full line up lf EV.
RAY EV(only in Korea)-Casper EV(Inster)-EV3-Niro EV-Kona EV-GV60-EV5(Only in China, near future will introduce in
In this line up, most valuable model is EV3 in this moment. Inster is good but technology is older than EV3.

[JohnBlundell-nw]

Never did I think I would fall in love with my new Kia sportarge GTs line hybrid
Swooped it for my Q7
No regrets ❤7year warranty

[dianewallace]

"It looks like an EV9 that is really far away."😅😂

[homequeerter]

You state that the back seats don't recline, but other reviews I've watched have shown them recline. I believe that's why there is that gap between the seats and the cargo cover.

[tonyhutch]

Another very professional review. By far the best motoring channel.

[addsfour]

I wish electric cars would redesign the frunk to specifically carry all the cables etc, not for general storage and yes, i like the idea of a key

[johnfaulkner]

I'll keep my 2018 kia soul with a 30 kwh battery and I use it like a traditional pensioner. I bought it as a used lease car, 2 years old, well maintained, low mileage and a third of list price new. I have a wall 7 kw charger in my side drive. I love it and it doesn't boss me about or wrench the steering wheel when I change lane! It'll see me out!

[blue-smlm]

It's weird heat pump is standard here in Korea not options I'm driving for 4 months so far its really fantastic

[sevensixtysteve]

Fab looking car - I think this has overtaken the EX30 as my favourite EV. No car is perfect but I can't think of anything that would stop me buying one when I next change my car.

[disarchitected]

Bit of a shame, if you want a 360 degree camera, heat pump and lumbar support, you need to get the top spec car for £45k, with bells and whistles I don’t want like heated rear seats. Ideally the 360 degree camera should be an option on all models, it’s super useful around town.

[charliearnold]

A great review of another new electric car . Some useful information gained, as I'm looking to purchase a new car. Great web site.

[expatbiker]

2:41 bonnet is unsafe to open it fully with a button/ key because of you open it by mistake while on the highway. You go straight to shangri-la

[rogerfroud]

This looks way better than the Soul or Nero, much more attractive from every angle. This is not a small car.

[ItchyBaws]

Good snappy review with most of the base facts covered. Cheers