Kia’s hot streak is just getting started as the new $30,000 EV3 launches

Kia has rolled out a new electric SUV, the 2027 EV3, starting at $29,890 before a $1,495 delivery fee. That makes it one of the cheapest EVs sold in the US, alongside the Chevy Bolt EV and Nissan LEAF. The base version comes with a 58.3 kWh battery and 221 miles of range, while higher trims (Wind, Land, GT-Line, GT) get a bigger 81.4 kWh battery with up to 321 miles of range, depending on whether you choose front- or all-wheel drive. Every trim includes a NACS charging port, the plug type used by Tesla, so you can charge at Tesla Superchargers without needing an adapter. On a fast charger, the smaller battery can go from 10% to 80% charge in about 29 minutes, and the larger one in about 31 minutes.

For homeowners weighing an EV purchase, the EV3's price and charging speed matter because they affect what kind of home charging setup makes sense — a lower-cost EV with strong fast-charging capability may reduce how much you rely on installing a home charger, though many owners still add one for daily convenience.

The launch comes as Kia posts record sales overall, with hybrids and other electrified vehicles driving most of the growth this year. Fully electric models have had a mixed year: the EV9 SUV is up compared to last year, while EV6 sales have dropped. The EV3 has already sold well in Europe, and its US performance over the coming months will show whether it can do the same here.