- On sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 3 variants
- Small SUV
Kia EV3
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$47,600to $58,600 RRP before on-road costs
The Kia EV3 is an electric small SUV on sale in Australia since 2025. Three variants are available: Standard Range, Air Long Range and Earth Long Range. Prices run from $47,600 to $58,600 before on-road costs. WLTP range runs from 436 km on the Standard Range to 604 km on the Air Long Range, from batteries of 60 to 84 kWh.
Kia EV3 variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
| Variant | Price (RRP) | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive | Seats | Best for | Full specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range2025 to current | $47,600 | 436 km | 60 kWh NMC | 7.5 s | FWD | 5 | Best valueQuickest | Specs → |
| Air Long Range2025 to current | $53,315 | 604 km | 84 kWh NMC | 7.9 s | FWD | 5 | Longest range | Specs → |
| Earth Long Range2025 to current | $58,600 | 563 km | 84 kWh NMC | 7.9 s | FWD | 5 | Specs → |
Compare the EV3 variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Standard Range | Air Long Range | Earth Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $47,600 | $53,315 | $58,600 |
| Range (WLTP) | 436 km | 604 km | 563 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 410 km | 567 km | 529 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 340 km | 471 km | 439 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 60 kWh (58.3) NMC | 84 kWh (81.4) NMC | 84 kWh (81.4) NMC |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 128 kW · 29 min | 128 kW · 31 min | 128 kW · 31 min |
| AC charging (max) | 10.5 kW | 10.5 kW | 10.5 kW |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 283 Nm | 283 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (seats up) | 460 L | 460 L | 460 L |
| Towing (braked) | 500 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,845 kg | 1,930 kg | 1,930 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Air Long Range vs Standard Range
Costs $5,715 more and adds 168 km of WLTP range. 0.4 s slower to 100 km/h.
Earth Long Range vs Air Long Range
Costs $5,285 more, but has 41 km less range.
Kia EV3 range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
| Variant | Per 100 km | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | $4.72 | $19 |
| Air Long Range | $4.75 | $27 |
| Earth Long Range | $5.08 | $27 |
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
Compare EV electricity plans to cut this →EV3 vs a petrol small SUV: running costs →Charging the EV3
Every variant takes 10.5 kW AC at home.
| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 10.5 kW | 6 hrs 18 mins | 128 kW | 29 min | Charging guide → |
| Air Long Range | 10.5 kW | 8 hrs 54 mins | 128 kW | 31 min | Charging guide → |
| Earth Long Range | 10.5 kW | 8 hrs 54 mins | 128 kW | 31 min | Charging guide → |
EV3 size, boot space and towing
| Spec | Standard Range | Air Long Range | Earth Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length × width × height | 4,300 × 1,850 × 1,560 mm | 4,310 × 1,850 × 1,570 mm | 4,310 × 1,850 × 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,680 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m | 10.4 m | 10.4 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 460 L / 1,250 L | 460 L / 1,250 L | 460 L / 1,250 L |
| Frunk | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 500 / 500 kg | 1,000 / 750 kg | 1,000 / 750 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,845 kg | 1,930 kg | 1,930 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km |
Lease the EV3 from your pre-tax salary
All three EV3 variants are under the $91,387 LCT threshold, so they are FBT exempt. See your weekly cost for any variant before you talk to a provider.
Cross-shopping the EV3?
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How the Standard Range ranks
Range (WLTP)
2nd of 10
436 km
Price
5th of 10
$47,600
Power
4th of 10
150 kW
Boot space
5th of 10
460 L
DC charging
6th of 10
128 kW
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Kia EV3 FAQs
The Kia EV3 is priced from $47,600 for the Standard Range to $58,600 for the Earth Long Range before on-road costs.
436 to 604 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 410 to 567 km in mixed real-world driving.
Three variants are on sale: Standard Range ($47,600), Air Long Range ($53,315) and Earth Long Range ($58,600).
The Earth Long Range costs $11,000 more and adds 127 km of WLTP range. 0.4 s slower to 100 km/h.
About 6.3 to 8.9 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 29 to 31 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All three variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 460 litres with the rear seats up and it can tow up to 1,000 kg braked.
5 seats.
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