NEW KIA EV3: Is this the electric car that rewrites the rules? | Electrifying

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- The EV3’s design resembles the concept version.
- The car will travel a long way, achieving up to 348 miles with the 81.4 kWh battery.
- The ID3 is the only comparable car with a bigger battery.
- The EV3 provides more space inside than its rivals, except for the Megane.
- It’s spacious due to its width, long wheelbase, and height.
- Buttons are available alongside a big touch screen.
- There is a cleverly hidden rear wiper.
- The seats, called relaxation seats, are super comfy.
- The EV3 provides a choice of nine different body colors.
- Its front has the same tiger nose as the EV9 with vertical daytime running lights.
- Square off wheel arches feature 19-inch diamond cut wheels and distinctive vertical taillights.
- It has a dynamic, sportier look due to the sloping roofline.
- The black pillars give a floating effect to the roof, lower body trim emphasizes the angles.
- GT line has a shiny black trim on the two-tone color scheme.
- The entry-level features recycled plastics.
- The active air flap optimizes the range at high speeds.
- The Body undercover covers 90% of the underside to improves energy efficiency.
- It’s spacious and it features super comfortable headrests.
- The interior designer wanted to create a lounge vibe.
- There are two 12.3-inch screens and 5.3-inch display in the middle for climate control.
- Also, there is a 25-liter front for storage.
- This is first Kia with a tray shelf in a car.
- The EV3 boasts new regenerative braking tech with various levels of one-pedal driving.
- It features V2L and V2G.
- The EX30 will charge faster at speeds of up to 153 kW.
- For 0-60, expect 7.4 seconds for the standard version, and 7.7 seconds for longer range.
- The basic version can charge up to 120kW DC and the larger battery up to 128kW.
- 10% to 80% top up charging on a rapid charger is expected to take around half an hour.
- The price will be around £33,000 in the UK when it goes on sale.

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