KIA EV3

Same as an Opel Calibre somehow.

https://youtu.be/Lu7qbFWf6i0?si=WtiNcPsKvd1y287f

Just got a call from the dealer 4 models being released in Ireland with the earth 1,2,3,and GT line. Price for GT line is 49k and the lowest price was somewhere in the mid 38k post grant but pre VRT relief. 0% financing as well. I think proper pricing and spec will be released this week.

Where? There's nothing on the Kia website.

EV3 - landing page is the link, I did try link it specifically to the EV3 but you can go into it from this link.

Thanks for that @MarkNM. I noticed that the Earth 3 spec has a standard heat pump whereas the GT Line doesn't... bit of a weird omission on the more expensive car. If it is correct, then I think the Earth 3 might be the one to go for.

I just got the dealer telling me that the GT line does have a heat pump but might not have the 360 degree monitor as they are apparently linked to the sound system (sounds a bit crazy to me to link the two but apparently the Sorento and all other Kias are the same) so a bit confused but will find out Friday. TBH the camera and heat pump (if true) is the biggest loss for me, my mother has a niro EV 4 and we never used the additional seat options anyway.

***Press Release*** Kia Ireland announce EV3 pricing

• The Kia EV3 will arrive in Ireland next month with prices starting from €36,790
• Available in three trims including Earth 2, Earth 3 and GT-Line
• Featuring an 81.4kWh battery and AER range of up 605km; Earth 2 models also come with a 58.3kWh battery choice
• Breakthrough in thermal management technology gives EV3 battery efficiency and charging time edge over rivals, even in harsh conditions
• EV3 will be available with 0% finance for 251, starting from €186 per month

October 8th, 2024 – Kia has today revealed full pricing and specification for the eagerly anticipated EV3, the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. With its combination of bold design, innovative technology, and groundbreaking features the EV3 sets a new standard in the compact EV SUV sector. Drawing on Kia’s advanced technology and customer-focused values of the brand’s larger, multi-award-winning EV9, the EV3 offers a unique, immersive experience and enhances customers’ expectations of what is possible in the segment. The EV3 will arrive in Ireland this November with prices starting from €36,790. EV3 will be available in three trims including Earth 2, Earth 3 and GT-line. Featuring an 81.4kWh battery and AER range of up 605km; Earth 2 models also come with a 58.3kWh battery choice featuring an AER range of 436km. The EV3’s battery is also equipped with a liquid cooling system, which is used during charging to optimise battery thermal management and enhance charging speeds enabling charging from 10 to 80 percent capacity in 29 minutes. EV3 will be available with 0% finance for 251 and is available from a monthly price of just €186 per month.The Earth 2 trim is available from €36,790 with the 58.3kwh battery, or €40,350 with 81.4 kWh battery and standard specification includes 17” alloy wheels, dual 12.3” display screens, LED headlights, Heated front seats & steering wheel, Wireless phone charging and android auto/ apple car play. Earth 3 is available exclusively with the 81.4kwh battery from €42,840 and features include 19” alloy wheels, Vegan leather seats, Power adjustable front seats and blind-spot collision avoidance. The range topping GT-line is available from €47,190 and adds GT-line styling, Vehicle-2-Load capabilities, Power adjustable sunroof and a Smart power tailgate.Speaking today, Managing Director of Kia Ireland Ronan Flood commented ““The EV3 features groundbreaking design and an industry-leading electric drivetrain. Coupled with its overall practicality and class leading interior spaciousness, we expect strong sales volumes for EV3 in 251. I would encourage anyone in the market for an EV to take a test drive in this car when it arrives in dealerships next month.”Full pricing for the Kia EV3 is as follows;

Earth 2 58.3 kWh 436KM €36,790

Earth 2 81.4kWh 605km €40,350

Earth 3 81.4kWh 560km €42,840

GT Line 81.4kWh 560km €47,190

Kia Ireland will offer the EV3 in seven body colors – Clear white, Snow white metallic, Ivory silver, Shale grey, Frost blue, Black pearl and Aventurine green which is exclusive to the new EV3.

Interesting that only the GT-Line has the V2L function. Most of the videos I watched on YouTube seemed to hint that it was across the range.

The KIA Ireland configurator needs to be updated properly as well. Some confusing info in there stating Heat Pump as standard on the Earth3 spec but then in the full configuration it says Optional.

I'm still interested in it as a replacement to my Kia Soul 64 though.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think they are quite good looking. I already own one of the most "marmite" EVs on the road in the Kia Soul anyway so I am obviously still in the target market.

These will sell very well.

Digital key & HUD are there on the GT Line trim (I think the digital key is on all the trims tbh?), but yes, shame about the 360 cam and the better speakers.

It's all about the tech now and making a taller car with body kit to call it SUV and charge a lot more for which is essentially an eco box.

Most people only care about all the tech now not how the car looks or how it drives and are happy with an appliance like experience for big money !

It's the same with many motorbike designers making nothing but sport bike and sport tourer with more and more tech and big TFT screens with Android auto and Apple Car play, yeah you read that right on a motorbike ! Thankfully though there are still the likes of Royal Enfield and Triumph making good looking bikes with little to no tech apart from ABS because most people just want to ride and not be looking down at screens, on a bike, bad idea !

The likes of Honda are asleep at the wheel when it comes to bike design with the exception of the Cub 125 which , not many people know, but is the biggest selling vehicle in the world.

Wow those are such attractive prices lol.

Yes but the handling etc etc

And the rapid 0-100 of over 11 seconds.