kia announces pricing for ev3 the cheapest ev it will sell in america, Image Kyle PatrickImage: Kyle PatrickKia has officially released U.S. market pricing for the 2027 EV3, marking a new entry point for the brand's electric vehicle lineup. Positioned beneath the larger EV6 and EV9, the compact crossover arrives with a starting price under $30,000, severely undercutting the discontinued Niro EV.2027 Kia EV3 Brings Another Affordable EV to North America2027 Kia EV3 Brings Another Affordable EV to North AmericaNEW YORK-Kia grows its electric lineup at the affordable end with the stylish (and already award-winning) 2027 EV3. One of the most common objections we hear from the EV-hesitant is one of price. Today at the New York Auto Show Kia pulled the sheets back on the 2027 EV3, the brand's smallest all-electric model on this side of the pond and a direct response to questions of affordability. Promising just shy of 300 miles (482 kilometres) of range and rare-for-its-class available all-wheel drive, the EV3 is a Seltos-sized shot at the likes of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt.Kyle PatrickKyle PatrickEV3 Model Hierarchy and Powertrain SpecificationsThe EV3 lineup spans five core trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. Standard models utilize a front-wheel-drive single motor producing 201 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive configurations employ a dual-motor setup generating 261 horsepower. The range-topping GT trim boosts output to 288 horsepower alongside sport-tuned suspension and steering calibrations.AdvertisementAdvertisementStandard Battery: The base EV3 Light features a 58.3-kWh battery pack delivering an EPA-estimated range of 221 miles.Long-Range Battery: Wind and Land models step up to an 81.4-kWh battery pack, raising single-charge driving range to 321 miles in front-wheel-drive trim and 280 miles with all-wheel drive.Charging Hardware: All North American models ship with a built-in Native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, allowing direct connection to NACS chargers without an adapter. On 350-kW DC fast chargers, replenishment from 10 to 80 percent takes approximately 31 minutes.kia announces pricing for ev3 the cheapest ev it will sell in america, Image KiaImage: KiaTrimDrivetrainMSRP (Excl. $1,495 Destination)EV3 LightFWD$29,890EV3 WindFWD$34,990EV3 WindAWD$38,690EV3 LandFWD$38,490EV3 LandAWD$41,690EV3 GT-LineAWD$43,490EV3 GTAWD$45,890kia announces pricing for ev3 the cheapest ev it will sell in america, Image KiaImage: KiaEV3 Trim Content and Cabin EquipmentStandard interior equipment across the EV3 family includes nearly 30 inches of combined digital dashboard real estate, comprising a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a 5.0-inch climate control screen.AdvertisementAdvertisementMid-tier Wind and Land trims add synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power sunroof. Sportier GT-Line and GT variants include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power capability, a Harman Kardon audio system, a 12.0-inch head-up display, and 19-inch alloy wheels with neon-green brake calipers on the GT model. An optional Nightfall Package introduces darkened exterior trim, black 19-inch wheels, and dark interior accents.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.