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Kia EV3 vs Kia EV6

Kia EV3 vs Kia EV6

The Kia EV3 and Kia EV6 are both built on Kia’s E-GMP platform but target different buyers. EV3 is a compact, budget-focused SUV for daily use and efficiency. EV6 is a larger, more performance-oriented crossover aimed at buyers who want higher speed, space, and advanced tech.

Range leans toward EV3 in long-range form, reaching up to about 600 km WLTP, while EV6 typically delivers around 480 to 530 km depending on version. Charging favors EV6. It uses 800V architecture with peak DC speeds above 220 kW and 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes, while EV3 uses 400V architecture with up to about 128 kW and around 29 to 31 minutes for the same window.

Kia EV3 vs Kia EV6

Price separates them clearly. EV3 sits in the lower price band, aimed at wider adoption. EV6 sits higher with more premium positioning. Market availability favors EV6 with a strong global presence across many regions, while EV3 is newer with phased rollout. This comparison helps you decide between lower cost and efficiency versus performance, charging speed, and size.

Within Kia, EV3 sits below the Kia EV5, EV6, and Kia EV9. EV6 sits in the middle of the lineup, bridging compact and large EV segments while offering higher performance variants like GT.

Kia EV3 offers longer range, lower cost, and better efficiency for daily use, but slower charging and less performance limit it; Kia EV6 offers ultra-fast charging, stronger performance, and more interior space, but higher price and slightly lower max range in some trims reduce efficiency focus.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick Kia EV3 if you want lower cost and longer range in a compact size. Pick Kia EV6 if you want faster charging, more power, and a larger vehicle.

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	Kia EV3 Kia EV6

Price	$35,000.00 $42,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.3
Brand	KIA KIA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD
Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
Kia EV3 GT Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Kia EV6 Long Range RWD
Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Kia EV6 GT

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, May 23 - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 2024, May 23 - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 2026, January 9 - Kia EV3 GT 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024, November 22 - Kia EV6 GT
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, August - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Available to order. Released 2024, August - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q2 - Kia EV3 GT Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Available to order. Released 2025, January - Kia EV6 GT
Country of origin	South Korea South Korea
Base Price	€ 36,000 £ 33,000 - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD € 41,400 £ 36,000 - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD $ 42,900 € 45,000 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD $ 46,200 € 50,000 £ 45,600 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD $ 50,300 € 54,000 £ 52,100 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD $ 63,800 € 70,000 £ 65,500 - Kia EV6 GT

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD AWD 288 hp (215 kW) - Kia EV3 GT RWD 167 hp (125 kW) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD RWD 225 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 320 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD AWD 641 hp (478 kW) - Kia EV6 GT
Torque	283 Nm (209 lb-ft) 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 GT
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 7.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 GT 8.3 sec 0-60 mph (8.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 7.3 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 GT
Max Speed	106 mph (170 km/h) 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 117 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 161 mph (260 km/h) - Kia EV6 GT
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	58.3 kWh total - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV3 GT 63 kWh total - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 GT
Tech	Li-Ion NCM 369V (400V type) - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Li-Ion NCM 343V (400V type) - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Li-Ion NMC 343V (400V type) - Kia EV3 GT Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion NCM 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 GT
Range	257 mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 350 mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 266 mi WLTP (237 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 347 mi WLTP (319 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 324 mi WLTP (295 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 280 mi WLTP (231 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 GT
Consumption	254 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 264 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 272 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 336 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 GT
Recuperation	Yes Yes, with steering wheel paddles
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min
DC Charging	CCS 100 kW, 10-80% in 31 min - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD CCS 135 kW, 10-80% in 33 min - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD CCS 135 kW, 10-80% in 33 min - Kia EV3 GT CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 GT
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) 220V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max)

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats
Platform	E-GMP E-GMP
Dimensions	4300 x 1850 x 1560 mm (169.3 x 72.8 x 61.4 in) 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.263 Cd
Wheelbase	2680 mm (105.5 in) 2900 mm (114.2 in)
Clearance	155 mm (6.1 in)
Weight	EU: 1800 kg unladen, 2270 kg gross - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD EU: 1885 kg unladen, 2355 kg gross - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD EU: 1885 kg unladen, 2355 kg gross - Kia EV3 GT EU: 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross (US: 1874 kg curb, 2320 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 1950 kg unladen, 2495 kg gross (US: 1995 kg curb, 2475 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2060 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross (US: 2100 kg curb, 2580 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2660 kg gross (US: 2215 kg curb, 2650 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 GT
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R17,R19 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 460 l, 1251 l max EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max)
Frunk/Bonnet	25 l 52 l
Towing	EU: 300 kg unbraked, 300 kg braked - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Kia EV3 GT EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 GT

DISPLAYS

Centre	12.3" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3" 12.3"
Head-Up	Yes Yes, with augmented reality
Others	5.3" climate control screen

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats
Roof	Glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags

Front, side, rear, head airbag system 10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system

Driving Aids

Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 - City, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Turning & Junction Crossing. Lane Follow Assist 2.0, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Multi-Collision Braking System, Blind-Spot View Monitor Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0