Meet the All-New 2027 Kia EV3

Big Electric Range. Compact SUV Size. Built for What’s Next.

The future of electric driving is getting more accessible—and it’s coming in a compact SUV designed for everyday life. The all-new 2027 Kia EV3 brings Kia’s award-winning EV technology, bold EV9-inspired styling, impressive driving range, and advanced features into a smaller, more attainable package.

With an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles on the Wind FWD, available dual-motor e-AWD, and convenient DC fast charging, the 2027 Kia EV3 gives Chicagoland drivers a compelling new way to go electric. Kia also equips the EV3 with Tesla Supercharger compatibility, helping make charging away from home easier.

If you’ve been waiting for an electric SUV that combines useful range, manageable dimensions, advanced technology, and Kia value, the 2027 Kia EV3 deserves a closer look.

👉 Contact World Kia Joliet to learn more about 2027 Kia EV3 availability.

What’s New: Kia EV Technology in a Right-Sized SUV

The EV3 expands Kia’s dedicated EV lineup with a compact electric SUV built on the brand’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Kia designed it to bring many of the innovations and premium features found in larger electric vehicles such as the EV9 into a smaller and more approachable package.

Highlights include:

• Up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated driving range on the Wind FWD
• Standard-range and long-range battery configurations
• Available dual-motor electronic all-wheel drive
• Tesla Supercharger compatibility
• DC fast-charging capability
• Available Vehicle-to-Load capability
• Five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT

For drivers around Joliet who want the benefits of an EV without stepping up to a much larger SUV, the EV3 could hit the sweet spot.

Bold EV9-Inspired Styling That Stands Out in Joliet

The 2027 Kia EV3 may be compact, but its design makes a big impression.

Kia applies its Opposites United design philosophy to the EV3, giving it an upright stance, geometric bodywork, distinctive lighting, and rugged SUV proportions influenced by the larger Kia EV9. Kia also offers a U.S.-exclusive available Nightfall appearance package for drivers looking for an even bolder look.

Exterior highlights include:

• Distinctive geometric SUV proportions
• EV9-inspired design cues
• Modern LED lighting signatures
• Available raised roof rails
• Available blacked-out Nightfall styling
• Sportier GT-Line and high-performance GT models

Whether you’re commuting along I-55, navigating downtown Joliet, or heading into Chicago, the EV3 combines city-friendly proportions with unmistakable Kia EV styling.

Long Electric Range, Fast Charging & Available e-AWD

One of the biggest reasons to consider the 2027 Kia EV3 is simple: range.

The EV3 Wind FWD delivers an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles, giving drivers the flexibility to handle daily commuting, errands, and longer highway trips with fewer charging stops. Kia offers a 58.3-kWh battery on the Light trim, while Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT models use the larger 81.4-kWh battery.

Charging is designed to fit into everyday life, too:

• 10% to 80% DC fast charging in approximately 31 minutes under appropriate conditions
• Tesla Supercharger compatibility
• Native NACS charging capability
• Available heat pump on select configurations
• i-Pedal 3.0 one-pedal driving technology
• Smart Regeneration System to help recapture energy during deceleration

For drivers who want added traction for Illinois winters, dual-motor e-AWD is available on Wind and Land and standard on GT-Line and GT.

And for drivers who want more performance, the EV3 GT raises output to 288 horsepower, compared with 261 horsepower on other AWD configurations.

Electric doesn’t have to mean compromise.

A Premium Interior That Feels Anything But Entry-Level

Step inside the 2027 Kia EV3 and it quickly becomes clear that affordable electric mobility doesn’t have to feel basic.

Kia gives the EV3 a clean, open cabin with smart storage solutions, flexible seating, and technology inspired by the EV9. The flat-floor EV architecture helps make efficient use of the vehicle’s compact footprint, while the open center-console design provides additional space for everyday items.

Interior highlights include:

• Spacious, open cabin design
• Available heated and ventilated front seats
• Rear seatbacks that recline for added passenger comfort
• Flexible center-console storage
• Available multicolor ambient lighting
• Available premium amenities on higher trims

It’s a cabin designed for commuting, road trips, charging stops, and everything in between.

Nearly 30 Inches of Connected Display Technology

Technology is one of the EV3’s biggest strengths.

Every EV3 features Kia’s panoramic Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, 5-inch climate display, and 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen for nearly 30 inches of total display area.

Available and standard technology includes:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay®
• Wireless Android Auto™
• Kia Connected Car Navigation Cockpit
• Over-the-Air software update capability
• Available Digital Key 2.0
• Available Head-Up Display
• Available entertainment and data services
• Available streaming and in-vehicle apps while parked
• Available premium audio
• Wireless smartphone charging on select trims

The EV3 takes technology associated with much more expensive vehicles and makes it available in Kia’s smallest dedicated electric SUV.

Confidence Comes Standard with Kia Safety Technology

The EV3 isn’t only about electric efficiency and technology. Kia equips it with an extensive collection of advanced driver-assistance features designed to help drivers stay aware of what’s happening around the vehicle.

The EV3 includes eight airbags and standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, while additional available technologies expand the vehicle’s active safety and parking capabilities.

Depending on trim and equipment, features include:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Available Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Available 360° Surround-View Monitor
• Available Highway Driving Assist 2
• Available Remote Smart Parking Assist

From crowded parking lots to Chicagoland expressways, the EV3 is engineered to give drivers an extra layer of confidence.

More Space for What Matters

The EV3’s compact exterior dimensions don’t prevent it from delivering useful SUV versatility.

Kia designed the cargo area around everyday usability, including 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a two-position luggage floor with additional underfloor storage, and a front storage compartment—or frunk—under the hood. An available Smart Power Tailgate can make loading and unloading even easier.

That makes the EV3 well suited for:

• Daily commuting
• Grocery and shopping trips
• Weekend luggage
• Outdoor gear
• Family errands
• Longer EV road trips

And there’s another trick up its sleeve: available Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability allows energy stored in the EV3 battery to power compatible external devices with the required equipment. That could mean powering electronics, charging an e-bike, running equipment at a campsite, or even brewing coffee away from an outlet.

The Future of Compact Electric SUVs Starts Here

The 2027 Kia EV3 proves you don’t need a large vehicle—or a luxury price tag—to get impressive EV technology.

With up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated range, available e-AWD, fast charging, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, nearly 30 inches of combined display technology, flexible cargo space, the EV3 brings some of Kia’s most desirable electric-vehicle features into an approachable compact SUV.

For Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Naperville, Bolingbrook, New Lenox, and drivers throughout Chicagoland looking to make the move to electric, the EV3 is one of Kia’s most important new vehicles yet.

👉 Check 2027 Kia EV3 availability, compare trims, discuss charging options, or get started on your new EV3.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2027 Kia EV3

• Q: What is the driving range of the 2027 Kia EV3?
  A: The 2027 Kia EV3 Wind FWD has an EPA-estimated range of up to 321 miles on a full charge. Actual range can vary based on trim, drivetrain, temperature, driving habits, climate-control use, speed, terrain, and other factors.

• Q: How long does it take to charge the 2027 Kia EV3?
  A: Kia’s current U.S. EV3 page states that the EV3 can charge its battery from approximately 10% to 80% in 31 minutes using compatible DC fast-charging equipment under suitable conditions. Actual charging speeds can vary with charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, and other conditions.

• Q: Can the 2027 Kia EV3 use Tesla Superchargers?
  A: Yes. Kia lists the 2027 EV3 with Tesla Supercharger compatibility, and the vehicle was introduced for the U.S. with a native North American Charging Standard, or NACS, charging port. This gives EV3 owners access to compatible NACS charging infrastructure in addition to other supported charging networks.

• Q: Does the 2027 Kia EV3 have all-wheel drive?
  A: Yes. The 2027 EV3 offers dual-motor electronic all-wheel drive. AWD is available on Wind and Land trims and comes standard on GT-Line and GT models.

• Q: What are the 2027 Kia EV3 trim levels?
  A: The 2027 Kia EV3 is offered in five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The Light serves as the entry model, Wind and Land offer additional range and feature choices, GT-Line adds premium and sporty equipment, and GT serves as the performance-focused EV3.

• Q: Does the 2027 Kia EV3 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
  A: Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ are standard, allowing compatible smartphones to connect to the EV3’s 12.3-inch infotainment display without requiring a cable.

• Q: Can the Kia EV3 power appliances or other devices?
  A: Yes, when properly equipped. Available Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability allows the EV3 battery to provide electricity for compatible external devices using required equipment. Kia gives examples including laptops, coffee makers, and e-bikes.

• Q: Where can I buy a 2027 Kia EV3 near Joliet, Illinois?
  A: Drivers searching for a 2027 Kia EV3 near Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Naperville, Bolingbrook, New Lenox, or the greater Chicago area can contact World Kia Joliet for current EV3 availability, trim information, pricing, financing options, trade-in assistance, and EV charging guidance.