Kia EV3 range & charging cost
The 2027 Kia EV3 is rated for an EPA estimated 221–321 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 263 miles in mild weather, and about 155 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 4 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 EV3 Long Range FWD Front-Wheel Drive | 321 | 360 | 284 | 29 | 155 | 531.0 | 8.8 h |
| 2027 EV3 Long Range AWD All-Wheel Drive | 280 | 295 | 264 | 33 | 144 | 604.2 | 7.9 h |
| 2027 EV3 Long Range GT AWD All-Wheel Drive | 280 | 305 | 254 | 33 | 139 | 604.2 | 8.8 h |
| 2027 EV3 Standard Range FWD Front-Wheel Drive | 221 | 248 | 195 | 28.8 | 107 | 527.3 | 6.2 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 50649, 50648, 50650, 50651). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the Kia EV3
On the highway, plan legs around 171–184 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 101 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any Kia trim.
Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2027 Kia EV3?
EPA estimates 221–321 miles depending on trim (4 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 321 mi combined and 284 mi highway.
How far does the Kia EV3 go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the EV3 Long Range FWD could manage roughly 155 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 263 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the Kia EV3?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the EV3 Long Range FWD costs about $17.09, or 531.0¢ per mile.
What size battery does the Kia EV3 have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 84 kWh usable for the EV3 Long Range FWD; check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.