Air Standard Range FWD
$47,600 +ORC
- Battery
- 58.3 kWh
- Range
- 436 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
Kia
2026 Kia EV3
Small electric SUV
On sale nowBattery electricReviewed by CarTell
From $47,600 plus on-road costs
The EV3 is Kia's compact electric SUV, sized under the EV5 and built on the same E-GMP platform as the EV6 and EV9.
From$47,600+ORC
Range (WLTP)up to 604 km
Power150 to 195 kW
Battery58.3 to 81.4 kWh
DC charge128 kW
Boot460 L
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
Driven by Simone
We have driven the EV3. Watch the full review for the verdict.
Why consider it
- 604 km WLTP on the Air Long Range.
- Longest range under $60,000 drive-away in Australia.
What to know
- DC charging peaks at 128 kW (not 800V).
- Expect 31 minutes for 10 to 80 percent on a fast charger.
Who it suits
First-time EV buyers and small families wanting big WLTP range without crossing the $60k drive-away line.
City drivers
Compact footprint, 460 L boot
Small families
Practical everyday space
EV first-timers
up to 604 km WLTP, charge at home
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.up to 604 km
WLTP range
Real-world range will vary with speed, weather and load.
128 kW
DC fast charging
AC charging at home up to 11 kW.
7 yrs / 150,000 km
Battery warranty
Vehicle warranty 7 yrs / unlimited km.
Grades and pricing
5 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Battery | Range | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range FWD | $47,600 +ORC | 58.3 kWh | 436 km WLTP | 150 kW | 128 kW | |
| Air Long Range FWD | $53,315 +ORC | 81.4 kWh | 604 km WLTP | 150 kW | 128 kW | |
| Earth Long Range FWD | $58,600 +ORC | 81.4 kWh | 563 km WLTP | 150 kW | 128 kW | |
| GT-Line Long Range FWD | $63,950 +ORC | 81.4 kWh | 563 km WLTP | 150 kW | 128 kW | |
| GT-Line Long Range AWD | $66,490 +ORC | 81.4 kWh | 559 km WLTP | 195 kW | 128 kW |
Air Long Range FWD
$53,315 +ORC
- Battery
- 81.4 kWh
- Range
- 604 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
Earth Long Range FWD
$58,600 +ORC
- Battery
- 81.4 kWh
- Range
- 563 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
GT-Line Long Range FWD
$63,950 +ORC
- Battery
- 81.4 kWh
- Range
- 563 km WLTP
- Power
- 150 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
GT-Line Long Range AWD
$66,490 +ORC
- Battery
- 81.4 kWh
- Range
- 559 km WLTP
- Power
- 195 kW
- DC charge
- 128 kW
Practicality and safety
460 L
Boot space
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2024
FWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you need AWD, you want sub-$45k entry pricing (BYD Atto 3 is cheaper), or you road-trip enough to want 800V DC charging from the EV6 or EV9.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Kia EV3 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $47,600 plus on-roads for the Air Standard Range FWD and tops out at $66,490 plus on-roads for the GT-Line Long Range AWD, across 5 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the range of the Kia EV3?
The Air Long Range claims 604 km WLTP from an 81.4 kWh battery, the longest range of any EV under $60,000 drive-away in Australia. The Air Standard Range covers 436 km. Earth and GT-Line land at 563 km.
Is the Kia EV3 all-wheel drive?
No. All EV3 grades are front-wheel drive only at launch. Kia has not confirmed an AWD variant for Australia yet.
Has cartell.live reviewed the Kia EV3?
Yes. Simone reviewed the Earth Long Range. The full video review is linked above.
The Kia EV3 in full
The EV3 is Kia's compact electric SUV, sized under the EV5 and built on the same E-GMP platform as the EV6 and EV9. It is the first Kia EV designed to land at a price most Australian families will not flinch at, starting from $47,600 plus on-roads.
From$47,600+ORC
Watch review