Affordable EV
Starts under $30,000 MSRP before any incentives.
The 2027 Kia EV3 is Kia's newest and most affordable electric SUV, starting at $29,890 MSRP with up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated range (Wind FWD). It has a built-in NACS charging port and dual 12.3-inch displays.
Kia of Lexington showed 2 EV3s in the Oct 31 crawl. Call ahead to test-drive one at 3120 Lexington Rd in Nicholasville, near Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Richmond and Frankfort.

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The Light (221 miles) is the entry point. Wind and Land use a larger 81.4 kWh battery for 321 miles; Land adds 19-inch black wheels, a sunroof and a 360-degree camera. GT-Line adds dual-motor e-AWD, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and Harman Kardon audio (280 miles), and the GT makes 288 hp and 345 lb-ft with a 12-inch head-up display.
DC fast charging runs 10% to 80% in about 31 minutes. Want more space and faster charging? See the EV6. Need three rows? Compare the EV9.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | EPA-est. range | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | $29,890 | 221 mi | NACS port, dual 12.3-in. displays, 17-in. wheels |
| Wind | $34,990 | 321 mi | 81.4 kWh battery |
| Land | $38,490 | 321 mi | 19-in. black wheels, sunroof, 360 camera |
| GT-Line | $43,490 | 280 mi | Dual-motor e-AWD, V2L, Harman Kardon |
| GT | $45,890 | 280 mi | 288 hp / 345 lb-ft, 12-in. head-up display |
| Body | 5-seat compact electric SUV |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | FWD; dual-motor e-AWD on GT-Line and GT |
| Battery | Up to 81.4 kWh (Wind and up) |
| Range | 221–321 miles, EPA-est., by trim |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in about 31 minutes; NACS port |
| Warranty | 10-year/100,000-mile limited battery and EV system warranty |
Starts under $30,000 MSRP before any incentives.
Wind and Land trims can do Lexington to Louisville and back with range to spare.
Plug into compatible Tesla Superchargers without an adapter.
GT-Line and GT add dual motors; the GT makes 288 hp.


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EPA-estimated range is 221 miles (Light), 321 miles (Wind and Land FWD) and 280 miles (GT-Line and GT with e-AWD).
It starts at $29,890 MSRP (Light) and runs to $45,890 for the GT, excluding destination, tax, title and fees.
About 31 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger.
Yes. GT-Line and GT have dual-motor e-AWD.
MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license and dealer fees; figures are from Kia America (kia.com) and are subject to change. EPA estimates are for comparison only; actual mileage and range will vary. Vehicle images are courtesy of Kia America and may show optional equipment.