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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.
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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| Price | $35,000.00 $42,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | KIA KIA |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
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 |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 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 |
| Availability 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 |
BATTERY & CHARGING
| 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 |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
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 |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
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 |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min |
| Energy 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 |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
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 |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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 |
| Torque (Nm) |
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 |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
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 |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 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) |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | EU: 460 l, 1251 l max EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max) |
| Body Style | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
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 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | 25 l 52 l |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity |
Heated front seats Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen (inches) |
12.3" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 12.3" 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes Yes, with augmented reality |
TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL SPECS
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
