Kia EV3 Long Range vs EV3 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €41390, compared to the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…), which starts at €35990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €41390 €35990
GCC Score 6.6 6

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 501 km 349 km
Range (WLTP) 600 km 410 km
Range (GCC) 493 km 340 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 81.4 kWh 58.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 78 kWh 55 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 16.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.32 km/kWh 6.18 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.8 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 283 Nm 283 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.6

Dimensions

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) and Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Length 4300 mm 4300 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1850 mm
Height 1560 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2680 mm 2680 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Kia EV3 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1950 kg 1800 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1250 l 1250 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 25 l 25 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6 6
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