The 2025 Kia EV3, starting at $47,600 in Australia, offers up to 604km range and was named Car of the Year.

The 2025 Kia EV3, a compact electric SUV, starts at $47,600 plus on-road costs in Australia, undercutting rivals like Tesla and BYD. It offers two battery options—58.3kWh for 436km range or 81.4kWh for 604km, with a $7,500 premium for the larger unit. Higher trims add features like panoramic sunroofs and heated/cooled seats, slightly reducing range. All models use a 150kW front-wheel-drive motor, with a 0-100km/h time under eight seconds and 100kW charging. The EV3 features refined handling tuned for Australian roads, practical interior space, a laptop tray, and a household power outlet. It includes a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and was named 2025 News Corp Australia Car of the Year.