Kia’s EV3 Is Headed to the US This Year With Up to 320 Miles of Range

The Kia EV3, another small electric vehicle, is finally making its way to the U.S. this year amid economic and energy cost uncertainties, featuring two battery options, a performance-oriented model, and vehicle-to-home capability. A rival to the Chevrolet Bolt and Nissan Leaf, Kia confirmed the EV3 would go on sale by the end of 2026 at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday. The announcement came more than a year later than planned following the changes and the eventual elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit, which was previously key in entry-level EV purchases. The EV3 will compete with a relatively short list of small electric cars, as well as the thousands of used models predicted to flood dealer lots this year as consumers battle ever-escalating gas prices. Already a hit in many countries outside the U.S., the EV3 will come with a standard-range 58.3 kWh battery on the base Light model and a long-range 81.4 kWh version on all other models, including the 288 horsepower, dual-motor EV3 GT performance model. The most efficient big-battery versions will target a 320-mile rating from the EPA when they’re tested, while the small one will aim for roughly 220 miles. All EV3s will h