Video Summary
Okay, here is a summary of the YouTube video review:The Kia EV3 GT Plus Line model was tested. Its WTLP range is 563 kilometers. An EV3 with 17-inch wheels has a WTLP range of more than 600 kilometers.
The range test was performed in winter conditions with temperatures around 4 degrees Celsius, without wind. The car has no heat pump, so the WTLP range was unattainable.
Driving at 100 kilometers per hour, the car has 10 percent state of charge for 41 to 42 kilometers, resulting in an estimated range of 410 to 420 kilometers, however, with Korean cars, a state of charge is not linear. The average consumption was 18.6 KWh.
The 90 KM test resulted in a range of 456 kilometers.
The average consumption at 130 kilometers per hour was 26.8 KWh, giving it a range of 294 kilometers.
The stability, quietness, and comfort of the car are rated higher compared to a Kia Niro EV.
The car pulls approximately 1 kilowatt to 1.6 or 1.7 kilowatts to maintain 20.5 degrees in the interior. During warm-up, it pulls 4 to 5 kilowatts for 5 to 10 minutes, after which power usage ramps down.
If a heat pump were used instead of a PTC heater for the climate control, the car would be more efficient. The car costs almost 50,000 euros. The state of charge is accurate with this car.
The reviewer was disappointed with the range test and the fact that the vehicle has no heat pump. If you drive many short trips in winter, consumption will be high, above 20 Kilowatts.
