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.