Based on the E-GMP platform, it’s the fourth born-EV following the EV9, EV6 and the EV5.
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Kia EV3
With a distinct two-box silhouette and ‘Opposites United’ design language, the EV6 looks very much like a scaled-down version of the flagship EV9.
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Kia EV3
The basic layout of the dashboard is very similar to the EV9 as well; In fact, the 30-inch widescreen setup and its software are a direct lift from the EV9.
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Kia EV3
It boasts of typical packaging advantages of a born EV, which means the floor is completely flat, there are large storage spaces and the front seats feature a ‘relaxation mode’.
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Kia EV3
Kia says there has been use of lots of sustainable materials such as PET bottles, recycled plastic and even biowaste in several interior upholstery and exterior trim options.
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Kia EV3
Some features include 12-inch heads-up display, configurable ambient lighting, a Harman Kardon sound system, ADAS suite and even a personal AI assistant.
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Kia EV3
The EV3 gets two battery pack options – 58.3kWh and 81.4kWh battery packs – for maximum range of up to 600km (WLTP cycle).
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Kia EV3
Both models utilize a front-axle mounted electric motor that produces 201hp and 283Nm of torque, enabling a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 7.5 seconds.
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Kia EV3
The EV3 will first go on sale in South Korea in June this year. Kia has not specifically commented if and when the EV3 will be brought to India.