Kia America has set pricing for the 2027 EV3 at $29,890 MSRP for the entry Light FWD trim, excluding a $1,495 destination charge. The seven-trim lineup extends to $45,890 for the GT AWD, which the automaker says produces 288 horsepower. Kia reports that the 2027 EV3 delivers up to 321 miles of all-electric range on the Wind FWD and Land FWD trims and carries a built-in NACS charge port that requires no adapter.
Highlights
- Pricing opens at $29,890 MSRP (Light FWD) and tops out at $45,890 (GT AWD), both excluding a $1,495 destination charge
- Kia estimates up to 321 miles of all-electric range on the Wind FWD and Land FWD trims
- DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 29 minutes on the Light trim and 31 minutes on Wind, Land, GT-Line AWD, and GT AWD, according to the company
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive is available, with a 288-horsepower GT AWD anchoring the top of the range
What Does the 2027 Kia EV3 Cost?
Kia has published MSRPs for all seven configurations. The Land FWD undercuts the Wind AWD by $200, placing the long-range front-drive trim just below the mid-level dual-motor car.
| Trim | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| EV3 Light | FWD | $29,890 |
| EV3 Wind | FWD | $34,990 |
| EV3 Wind | AWD | $38,690 |
| EV3 Land | FWD | $38,490 |
| EV3 Land | AWD | $41,690 |
| EV3 GT-Line | AWD | $43,490 |
| EV3 GT | AWD | $45,890 |
All figures exclude the $1,495 destination and handling charge, along with taxes, title, license fees, and options. Kia notes that actual transaction prices are set by the retailer and may vary. The company describes the EV3 as the most affordable EV in its lineup, positioned to draw first-time EV shoppers into a smaller SUV package.
Range and Charging
The EV3 carries a native NACS charge port, which Kia says allows connection at NACS charging stations without an adapter. The company reports a 10% to 80% DC fast-charge time of approximately 31 minutes on the Wind, Land, GT-Line AWD, and GT AWD trims, and 29 minutes on the Light. Kia qualifies those figures as measured with a battery temperature near 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and states that charge times vary with driving conditions, battery age, weather, and charging practice. The company also recommends limiting DC fast charging, noting that frequent use can affect battery performance and durability.
Cold-weather hardware is part of the package. A battery heater is standard across the lineup, a heat pump is available on all-wheel-drive configurations, and heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are offered as options.
Equipment and Packages
The available Nightfall Package adds black exterior accents, unique 19-inch black wheels, bridge-type roof rails, and a dark gray interior. Kia notes that roof rail crossbars and rack attachments carry additional cost.
Driver-assistance and display content reaches into segments above the EV3’s price band. Available equipment includes a 360° Surround View Monitor and a Blind-Spot View Monitor, both of which Kia states are driver aids rather than substitutes for attentive driving. The cabin carries nearly 30 inches of total combined digital display, made up of a 12.3-inch instrument display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and a 5-inch climate display.
Kia frames the model as a step from a well-equipped Light trim through to the GT, with dual-motor all-wheel drive and optional premium content broadening the lineup across price points.
