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2027 EV3

Kia's smallest electric SUV, with two battery sizes, front- or all-wheel drive and Canadian pricing from $36,995 MSRP, according to Kia Canada. A research reference built around the questions EV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The EV3 is Kia's compact electric SUV, built on a 400-volt platform. The Light trim uses a 58.3 kWh standard-range battery with front-wheel drive; the Wind, Land, GT-Line and GT-Line Limited use an 81.4 kWh long-range battery with front- or all-wheel drive, and the 288 hp EV3 GT has the long-range battery and standard all-wheel drive. Every EV3 has the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. The 2027 lineup runs from the Light FWD at $36,995 to the GT AWD at $55,995, according to Kia Canada. Figures not in Kia Canada's releases come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes; measurements published in inches and cubic feet are converted to metric.

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Their review of the 2027 EV3.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, October 8, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian EV3 lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Kia Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price and which EV rebates apply.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2027 Kia EV3 trim comparison

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QuestionStandard rangeLight FWDFrom $36,995Long range FWDWind, Land, GT-Line, GT-Line LimitedFrom $40,995Long range AWDWind, Land, GT-Line, GT-Line LimitedFrom $43,495GTPerformance AWD, factory order$55,995
PriceTrims and MSRPKia Canada pricing, August 2026.Light FWD $36,995Wind FWD $40,995
Land FWD $43,495
GT-Line FWD $45,995
GT-Line Limited FWD $49,995		Wind AWD $43,495
Land AWD $45,995
GT-Line AWD $48,495
GT-Line Limited AWD $52,495		GT AWD $55,995
Battery and rangeBatteryKia Canada.58.3 kWh81.4 kWh
Estimated rangeKia Canada estimates in ideal conditions. GT: MotorMouth review notes.Up to 356 km (221 mi)Up to 517 km (321 mi)Up to 451 km (280 mi)Up to 451 km (280 mi)
PerformanceOutputMotorMouth review notes. GT also Kia Canada.201 hp, 209 lb-ft262 hp, 284 lb-ft288 hp, 345 lb-ft
DriveKia Canada.Front-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
ChargingCharging portKia Canada.North American Charging Standard (NACS), front passenger side, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
DC fast chargingLong range: Kia Canada. Standard range: MotorMouth review notes.About 29 minutes from 10 to 80%About 31 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW charger
Level 2 chargingMotorMouth review notes.Just over 5 hours from 10 to 80%About 7 hours from 10 to 80%
PracticalitySeating and cargoKia Canada. Overall cargo space: MotorMouth review notes.Five seats with rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees, 740 L (26.1 cu ft) behind the second row, up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall and a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk
LegroomMotorMouth review notes, measured for the GT.Front 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 950 mm (37.4 in)
Ground clearanceMotorMouth review notes.152 mm (6.0 in)
EquipmentStandard on allMotorMouth review notes.12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, battery heating system, i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, over-the-air updates
TowingMotorMouth review notes.Not rated for towing
WarrantyMotorMouth review notes.5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
Standard range From $36,995
Trims and MSRPLight FWD $36,995
Battery58.3 kWh
Estimated rangeUp to 356 km (221 mi)
Output201 hp, 209 lb-ft
DriveFront-wheel drive
Charging portNorth American Charging Standard (NACS), front passenger side, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
DC fast chargingAbout 29 minutes from 10 to 80%
Level 2 chargingJust over 5 hours from 10 to 80%
Seating and cargoFive seats with rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees, 740 L (26.1 cu ft) behind the second row, up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall and a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 950 mm (37.4 in)
Ground clearance152 mm (6.0 in)
Standard on all12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, battery heating system, i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, over-the-air updates
TowingNot rated for towing
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
Long range FWD From $40,995
Trims and MSRPWind FWD $40,995
Land FWD $43,495
GT-Line FWD $45,995
GT-Line Limited FWD $49,995
Battery81.4 kWh
Estimated rangeUp to 517 km (321 mi)
Output201 hp, 209 lb-ft
DriveFront-wheel drive
Charging portNorth American Charging Standard (NACS), front passenger side, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
DC fast chargingAbout 31 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW charger
Level 2 chargingAbout 7 hours from 10 to 80%
Seating and cargoFive seats with rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees, 740 L (26.1 cu ft) behind the second row, up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall and a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 950 mm (37.4 in)
Ground clearance152 mm (6.0 in)
Standard on all12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, battery heating system, i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, over-the-air updates
TowingNot rated for towing
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
Long range AWD From $43,495
Trims and MSRPWind AWD $43,495
Land AWD $45,995
GT-Line AWD $48,495
GT-Line Limited AWD $52,495
Battery81.4 kWh
Estimated rangeUp to 451 km (280 mi)
Output262 hp, 284 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive
Charging portNorth American Charging Standard (NACS), front passenger side, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
DC fast chargingAbout 31 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW charger
Level 2 chargingAbout 7 hours from 10 to 80%
Seating and cargoFive seats with rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees, 740 L (26.1 cu ft) behind the second row, up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall and a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 950 mm (37.4 in)
Ground clearance152 mm (6.0 in)
Standard on all12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, battery heating system, i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, over-the-air updates
TowingNot rated for towing
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
GT $55,995
Trims and MSRPGT AWD $55,995
Battery81.4 kWh
Estimated rangeUp to 451 km (280 mi)
Output288 hp, 345 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive
Charging portNorth American Charging Standard (NACS), front passenger side, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
DC fast chargingAbout 31 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW charger
Level 2 chargingAbout 7 hours from 10 to 80%
Seating and cargoFive seats with rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees, 740 L (26.1 cu ft) behind the second row, up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall and a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 950 mm (37.4 in)
Ground clearance152 mm (6.0 in)
Standard on all12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, battery heating system, i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving, over-the-air updates
TowingNot rated for towing
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions EV3 shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 1,169 EV3 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

Can I buy one in Canada?

Viewers have asked about Canadian timing since Zack and Andrea first drove the EV3 in South Korea. Kia Canada announced 2027 EV3 pricing on August 13, 2026, with vehicles expected at dealerships later that month. The EV3 GT is available by factory order. Canadian buyers are already picking theirs up: "I just bought a 2027 Kia EV3 Wind FWD. Pick up tomorrow."

Take this to your test drive

Ask which trims and colours are on the ground now, and the delivery time for the one you want, especially the GT.

02

Which battery and drive should I choose?

Electric driving and charging come up in 297 comments, and winter driving and all-wheel drive in 68. The Light trim pairs the 58.3 kWh battery with front-wheel drive. The Wind, Land, GT-Line and GT-Line Limited have the 81.4 kWh battery with a choice of front-wheel drive at 201 hp or all-wheel drive at 262 hp and 284 lb-ft, according to MotorMouth's review notes. All-wheel drive adds $2,500 at each trim.

Take this to your test drive

Map your longest regular winter trip and pick the battery and drive that cover it with room to spare.

03

How far will it go?

Kia Canada estimates up to 517 km (321 mi) for the long-range FWD trims, 451 km (280 mi) for the long-range AWD trims and 356 km (221 mi) for the Light, in ideal conditions. A battery heating system is standard and a heat pump is available, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A Calgary owner wrote: "Had the EV3 Land FWD in Calgary for 3 weeks now, and we absolutely love this car. Under ideal weather conditions we have well exceeded the published 517 kms range."

Take this to your test drive

Ask whether the trim you want has the heat pump, and how the dealer suggests planning for winter range.

04

How fast does it charge?

Every EV3 has the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. Kia Canada says the long-range battery charges from 10 to 80% in about 31 minutes on a 350 kW DC fast charger. MotorMouth's review notes list about 29 minutes for the standard-range battery, and about 7 hours from 10 to 80% on a Level 2 charger with the long-range battery. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) lets you power devices from the battery.

Take this to your test drive

Ask about adapters for CCS chargers, and ask the dealer about Kia Canada's VariableGrid home charging program when you price a Level 2 charger.

05

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 275 comments. Kia Canada lists the 2027 EV3 from $36,995 for the Light FWD to $52,495 for the GT-Line Limited AWD, with the EV3 GT at $55,995. Kia Canada's all-in price for the Light FWD is $39,744, including $2,185 freight and other fees, before licence, insurance and taxes. One new owner wrote: "I just bought the EV3 GT-Line Limited all-wheel-drive in that absolutely gorgeous Azure blue a week ago, gotta say I'm in love. I think the GT-Line is worth the price."

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and confirm which federal and provincial EV rebates apply to the trim and price you choose.

06

Is it the right size for me?

Space, cargo and the rear seat come up in 40 comments. Kia Canada lists 740 L (26.1 cu ft) of cargo space behind the second row, a 25 L (0.9 cu ft) front trunk and rear seat backs that recline up to 40 degrees. MotorMouth's review notes list up to 1,600 L (56.5 cu ft) overall, with 1,059 mm (41.7 in) of front legroom and 950 mm (37.4 in) in the second row. One viewer wrote: "I know many Canadians families and also single people would like the new EV3 it’s a great size"

Take this to your test drive

Bring the bags, strollers or sports gear you carry most, and try the reclining rear seat and the underfloor storage.

07

Does the design stand out?

Styling is discussed in 218 EV3 comments. Every EV3 has LED projection headlamps and flush door handles, with 17-inch wheels standard and 19-inch wheels available. The GT-Line adds sporty design elements, and the GT adds neon green accents inside and out, according to MotorMouth's review notes. One viewer wrote: "KIA has done amazing styling and offers features that give a premium ambiance for the money."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight, in the colour you want, and compare the GT-Line and GT details side by side.

08

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 41 comments. Zack and Andrea found the EV3 quiet, smooth and refined, with very good visibility, an excellent turning radius and regenerative braking you adjust with the steering wheel paddles. The EV3 GT has 288 hp and 345 lb-ft, a sport-tuned suspension and a standard heat pump, and reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A buyer in Vancouver wrote: "So far we absolutely love it. I did a lot of research before the purchase and am confident we made a good choice. It's an absolute pleasure to drive both in the city and on the highway."

Take this to your test drive

Drive a FWD and an AWD version on the same route, and try the one-pedal driving settings before you decide.

Source ledger

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2027 EV3 (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Output by drive, standard equipment, battery heating, heat pump availability, driving impressions, design by trim, wheels, legroom, overall cargo space, ground clearance, standard-range DC charging time, Level 2 charging times, towing, warranty and the VariableGrid home charging program.
  2. MotorMouth review notes, 2027 EV3, EV4 and EV5 GT (Zack and Andrea Spencer) EV3 GT range, sport-tuned suspension, standard heat pump and 0 to 100 km/h time.
  3. Kia Canada, 2027 EV3 pricing, August 13, 2026 2027 trims, MSRP and all-in price, battery sizes, estimated range, NACS port, long-range DC fast charging time, GT output and factory-order availability, dealer arrival timing.
  4. Kia Canada, 2027 EV3 debut, April 1, 2026 Drive by trim, NACS port location, V2L, cargo space behind the second row, front trunk, reclining rear seats.
  5. MotorMouth audience research 1,169 EV3 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current EV3 and lightly cleaned for readability.

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