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[Know the car emperor original 2024 Paris Motor Show] A few days ago, the Kia EV3 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The Kia EV3 is positioned as an all-electric SUV with a body length close to that of the BYD Yuanup. In the Spain market, the starting price of the Kia EV3 is about 290,000 yuan. In the future, the car may be produced by Yueda Kia.
Kia EV3
Earlier released on May 23 this year, the Kia EV3 features Kia's latest design style, with inverted L-shaped daytime running lights and longitudinal headlight clusters at the front, as well as contrasting body surrounds.
The Kia EV3 comes with a floating roof, black roof rack, rear privacy glass, concealed door handles, two-tone rims, transparent taillight clusters, and more. In terms of dimensions, the EV3 measures 4,300/1,850/1,560 mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm. As a comparison, the length, width and height of the BYD Yuan UP of the same level in China are 4310/1830/1675 mm, and the wheelbase is 2620 mm.
The Kia EV3 is available in three models in the Spain market, with standard 17-inch rims, LED headlights, automatic wipers, electric adjustment/heating of exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and automatic air conditioning. The mid-range model adds automatic anti-glare interior mirrors; The top-of-the-line variant adds 19-inch rims, GT-Line Sport Package, heated front seats, ambient lighting, surround view and automatic parking.
Kia EV3 interior
Inside, the Kia EV3 is equipped with an integrated through-screen above the center console, and a dedicated 5.5-inch screen to control the air conditioning between the instrument cluster and the center console. The EV3 is equipped with Kia's latest in-vehicle system, which will support online navigation, music, and in-vehicle connectivity.
The Kia EV3 is based on Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP platform, using a 400-volt architecture and a rear-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 283 Nm·m, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 km/h. In terms of battery, the EV3 offers 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery packs, with the latter having an all-electric range of 605 km in WLTP mode and charging from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes in fast charging mode.
Kia EV5
Kia EV6
Kia EV9
Currently, Kia's electric SUV series is in production of the EV5, EV6 and EV9 models. In numerical order, the EV3 is perhaps the smallest model in Kia's current electric SUV lineup. For reference, the starting price of the domestically produced Kia EV5 is CNY 149,800, while the domestic starting price of the imported Kia EV6 is CNY 282,800.
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In the domestic pure electric small SUV market, there are not only BYD Yuan UP (guide price from 96,800 yuan), but also smart Elf #1 (guide price from 154,900 yuan), Wuling Binguo PLUS (guide price from 75,800 yuan) and other models. If the Kia EV3 can have a competitive price after being produced in China, it will have a direct competition with the BYD Yuan UP and Wuling Binguo Plus. So what do you think of the Kia EV3? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.