Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the U.S. this year, with a range of up to 320 miles

At the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, Kia announced that its compact electric SUV, the EV3, will… Available in the United States “Late 2026.” It was an EV3 Available abroad since 2024When it was launched in South Korea and Europe. The 2027 model coming to the US appears to have the same slightly boxy design as the current 2026 model, and Kia appears to have updated the center console to remove the much-mocked design Cutting board armrest. In the original design. The North American version will also have the option of a new gloss black “Nightfall” appearance package.

The EV3 will be available in standard and long-range configurations, offering 220 and 320 miles per charge, respectively. Models with the larger, longer-range battery will also have the option of all-wheel drive. According to Kia, the EV3’s DC fast charging can refill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 29 minutes for standard range or 31 minutes for long range.

The EV3 also includes Kia’s i-Pedal 3.0, which allows drivers to control their speed using just the accelerator pedal. The i-Pedal can be activated or deactivated using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Inside, the EV3 features a panoramic display that includes two 12.3-inch displays, plus a 5-inch climate display.

Additionally, the EV3 has two features that allow drivers to use it to power other devices, with vehicle load (V2L) and Vehicle to home (V2H). The V2L can be used to charge everything from a laptop to an e-bike. V2H, which requires a two-way Wallbox charging system, allows drivers to use an EV3 to power parts of their homes. With a power recovery unit installed, the V2H can act as a backup power source during a power outage.

Kia says it plans to announce pricing for the US version of the EV3 closer to its launch date later this year, but they should be relatively affordable. However, Loss of tax credits for electric cars Last year that could make affordability a bigger challenge than it was when it was an EV3 Announced at the beginning In 2023.