Kia EV3 SUV Particulars: Kia has lately revealed the main points of its devoted compact electrical SUV EV3. The mannequin will first launch in South Korea (Home Market Of Kia) in July 2024, adopted by Europe within the second half of the yr and different markets subsequent yr. Nonetheless, as of now, there isn’t any official phrase on its India launch.
The EV3 measures 4,300mm lengthy, 1,850mm vast, 1,560mm excessive, and has a wheelbase of two,680mm. Underpinning the Electrical World Modular Platform (E-GMP), it makes use of the Kia’s fourth-generation battery know-how. The EV3 commonplace mannequin is fitted with a 58.3kWh battery and the lengthy vary variant is provided with a 81.4kWh battery.
It encompasses a front-wheel drive electrical powertrain. A entrance axle-mounted electrical motor produces 201bhp and 283Nm (claimed), which permits a finest 0-100km/h acceleration time of seven.5 seconds. The EV3’s most velocity is 170km/h. The larger battery pack mannequin (Lengthy-Vary model) is claimed to supply a WLTP driving vary of as much as 600km.
“By offering groundbreaking design, an industry-leading electrical drivetrain, and sensible, progressive way of life options, the EV3 goals to increase Kia’s distinctive EV SUV expertise to a wider viewers. With a WLTP driving vary of as much as 600km and fast-charging functionality, the EV3 addresses frequent considerations about electrical automobiles,” stated Ho Sung Track, President and CEO at Kia.
The battery of the Kia EV3 might be charged from 10% to 80% in simply 31 minutes. It’s geared up with V2L (vehicle-to-load), Kia AI Assistant, and Superior Driving Help System, sharing its cabin structure with the EV9. It comes with twin 12.3-inch floating infotainment screens with haptic buttons and AC vents positioned under them.
The 2-spoke steering wheel has media and navigation controls. Drive mode, cruise management, leisure, and navigation, might be accessed and managed by a easy contact of the steering wheel buttons whereas the outside design appears to be like daring and progressive.
