Kia’s popular electric SUV is now on sale in the US. The range-topping EV3 GT delivers 288 horsepower from a dual-motor AWD setup with exclusive sporty design elements inside and out, starting from $45,890.

Kia finally launched the EV3 in the US and Canada, its smaller electric SUV, which has been on sale in Europe since late 2024.

The 2027 Kia EV3 is among the most affordable electric SUVs in the US, with prices starting at just $29,890. That’s for the cheapest Light trim with a single electric motor and a standard 58.3 kWh battery, good for an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 221 miles.

The electric SUV is available in four trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and the range-topping GT variant.

Front-wheel-drive (FWD) comes standard, while all-wheel-drive (AWD) is optional on the Wind, Land, and GT-Line models. FWD variants offer 201 horsepower and 209 lb-ft of torque, enabling them to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

Upgrading to AWD costs an extra $3,200, but adds a rear motor for a combined 261 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque.

The EV3 GT gains a bit more power, with 288 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 5.4 seconds.

Like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, the EV3 GT includes a Virtual Gear Shift and Active Sound Design system that mimics the feel of shifting gears with fake torque-matched engine sounds.

The range-topping GT model also gains exclusive exterior design elements, including 19″ GT wheels with a Gloss Black Finish and green brake calipers, Gloss Black front and rear bumper trim, lower body cladding, and GT Body Styling.

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