THE 2025 KIA EV3 electric small SUV - a rival to the Hyundai Kona, Volvo EX30, BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EVhas debuted ahead of its Australian launch.
Kia Australia has confirmed the EV3 will arrive in local showrooms sometime in 2025 - joining other dedicated EVs like the EV5, EV6 and EV9 - with exact timing to be confirmed closer to its launch.
The EV3 is based on the HyundaiKia Group's E-GMP modular electric vehicle platform - but, like the EV5, it has a front-wheel-drive bias and a lower 400-volt charging architecture.
Larger E-GMP electric vehicles like the EV6 and EV9 are based on a rear-biased version of the platform with an 800-volt architecture supporting ultra-rapid 350-kilowatt DC public charging stations.
Production of the EV3 is due to commence in South Korea soon, with a global pricing target between US$35,000 and US$50,000 (AU$52,000 to AU$75,000) positioning it closer to Hyundai Kona Electric and Volvo EX30 than the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV and Chery Omoda E5.
The brand was unable to confirm where Australian-market versions will be manufactured. It could follow the EV5 in being sourced from China, allowing for better price parity with its Chinese rivals.
This story is from the July 2024 edition of Wheels Australia Magazine.
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