2026 Kia EV3
The new Kia EV3 is a small SUV available in New Zealand from $55,520 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Light variant and topping out at $75,220 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 3 variants of the EV3 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new 2026 EV3 is offered with a 7 year, 150,000 km warranty.
The Kia EV3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 150kW and 283Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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Kia EV3
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,300 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,850 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 Kia EV3
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia EV3 is the Light variant that starts from $55,520.
See all Kia EV3 PricingThe most expensive Kia EV3 is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $75,220.
See all Kia EV3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia EV3 is 1000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia EV3 towing capacityThe largest Kia EV3 is the Gt-Line variant which measures 1850mm wide, 4310mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
All variants of the Kia EV3 have a maximum power of 150kW and 283nm of torque.
The Kia EV3 is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Kia EV3 is the Light variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2355 kg.
The Kia EV3 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.