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Kia has begun selling the electric EV3 in the United States as a 2027 model, with a starting price of $29,890, a range of up to 321 miles, fast charging, and native compatibility with Superchargers. The model serves as a practical alternative to the Niro EV, which will disappear from the 2027 lineup in favor of a hybrid-only version.
Kia’s highest-specification EV3 GT sports version joins the U.S. electric vehicle market with two motors, all-wheel drive, and 288 horsepower, along with dedicated design and technology features. Its price starts at $45,890, while the base model starts at $29,890.
Kia recorded sales of 8,567 EV2 vehicles in the first half of 2026, with more than 8,000 units sold between May and July after the small electric vehicle went on sale. The model emerged as Kia’s second-best-selling electric vehicle in Europe during June.