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Kia’s new EV3 is the same price as the Niro Hybrid, and nearly $10,000 less than the Niro EV

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Kia’s new EV3 is the same price as the Niro Hybrid, and nearly $10,000 less than the Niro EV

The new Kia EV3 is essentially an upgraded version of the now-retired Niro EV, and it’s about $10,000 cheaper.

After proving to be a hit in Europe, the UK, and other overseas markets, Kia’s compact electric SUV is finally on sale in the US.

The 2027 EV3 starts at $29,890, making it not only Kia’s most affordable EV, but one of America’s most affordable electric vehicles.

Kia announced on Thursday that the refreshed 2027 Niro has the same starting price of $29,890. Although the 2026 model is available in fully electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and traditional hybrid (HEV) powertrains, Kia confirmed earlier this year that the 2027 Niro will be sold exclusively as a hybrid.

Jung Won-jung, vice president of Kia Corp, said the Niro was “Kia’s first step toward an electrified future” during a media briefing (via The Korea Herald) for the refreshed Niro Hybrid in March.

With more advanced, dedicated EVs, like the EV3 now on sale, the all-electric Niro is no longer needed.

The 2027 Kia EV3 is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT, with two battery packs.

The standard EV3 Light FWD, starting at $29,890, is powered by a 58.3 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 221 miles. The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT use an 81.4 kWh battery that delivers up to 321 miles of range on a single charge.

In comparison, the 2026 Kia Niro starts at $39,700, nearly $10,000 more than the EV3, and offers up to 253 miles of range.


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