Step inside — and forget everything you expect from a compact SUV. The completely flat floor, tall roofline, and clever packaging make this cabin feel like it belongs in a class above. It’s genuinely spacious in a way that surprises every single time.

Then there’s the headline number: over 500 kilometres of claimed range from an 81.4 kilowatt-hour battery. Definitely enough juice to get you around town for a week.

And it drives to match. A low centre of gravity, multi-link rear suspension, and composed handling over Australian roads — smooth, settled, and confidence-inspiring.

With all the te­ch borrowed straight from Kia’s flagship EVs. From around $65,000 drive-away.

The EV3 Earth Long Range doesn’t ask you to compromise. It asks you to reconsider what a compact electric SUV can be.

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Kia EV3 Earth – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Kia EV3 Earth are looking at something more than a world of Chinese brands.

Potential choices could be Alfa Romeo Junior, Peugeot e-2008,  BYD Atto 3, Lexus LBX , DEEPAL E05,

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There is a choice of four variants all with 2WD. These are the Air standard range with a 58.3kWh Lithium-Ion battery.

The Air long range, Earth Long Range and GT Line Long Range are all fitted with an 81.4kWh Lithium-Ion battery.

Range anxiety is always a question with EVs. The EV3 has a WLTP range from 436km for the standard range EV3 Air, through to 604km on the Long Range EV3 Air.

All models come with the new iPedal 3.0 adjustable regenerative braking system.

iPedal 3.0 enables one-pedal driving that adjusts the level of regenerative braking according to your preference to maximize efficiency.

The EV3 comes standard with Vehicle to Load (V2L) charging. This allows owners to use the EV3 to charge and power appliances such as a laptop, a coffee machine, a small fridge or even a movie projector.

One thing I do like is that Kia is keeping the familial design through the EV range. The EV9, EV5 and EV3 all look similar.

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There is the EV9 which is a large SUV, breaking boundaries and will be here soon.

But at a recent EV expo in Korea, Kia revealed plans for more models, the EV3, EV4 and EV5.

The EV3 concept is a compact SUV that is ideal for inner city urban streets.

EV4 brings an unusual design to electric sedans which redefines what is possible is style.

And the EV5 is a mid-sized SUV designed for millennial families.

Al of these embrace sustainable production techniques and extensive use of recycled materials.

By using sustainably grown products like Mycelium and Hemp Kia is doing more for the environment on a broad scale. Details matter, such as having the carpets made from 100% recycled PET or even a portion from recycle fishing nets.

Kia is demonstrating its commitment to minimize its impact on the environment when producing vehicles with the introduction of 10 must-have sustainable items for all new Kia model lines.

Dare I say it, the future looks electric at Kia

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Kia EV Strategy quick highlights

• Kia presents global EV strategy at ‘EV Day’, set to be held annually
• Acceleration of ‘EV revolution’ with expanded EV model line-up and charging infrastructure growth
• Kia unveils three new small- to medium-sized electric models
• The Kia EV5: Production electric compact SUV designed to meet needs of millennial families
• The Kia Concept EV3: Kia’s vision for an electric compact SUV that’s both practical and joyful to drive
• The Kia Concept EV4: Redefines the electric sedan shaped by ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy
• Kia to elevate customer experience with integrated app, offline hubs, and generative AI technology
• The full Kia EV Strategy can be found HERE 

Kia Australia local statement

The Kia EV5 has been confirmed for Australia and will arrive during 2024.  Further details will be provided in due course.

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