Kia EV3 Review | Affordable Electric SUV
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Tesla are so old fashioned now. Theyve had 1 new car design in 7 years, not counting the cybertruck clown car.
Plus who on earth wants to give Musk their money?
I do 🙋🏼♂️
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@@freddybell8328 Remember to take plenty of No-Doze driving your Tesla
Kia's new designs have been knocking it out of the park, the EV6 looks gorgeous.
Both Kia and Hyundai looking good these days :)
Kia vs Tesla? That’s like comparing a Nokia smart phone to an iPhone lol
I agree the EV6 is gorgeous, but I have seen the EV3 in the flesh at launch event it is FUGLY at the back. Not too bad from the fornt. SWMBO described it as a box with a wheel at each corner. Plus points is the amazing new tech.
Looks good. Kia will sell a lot of them. Kia killing it on all fronts
I've owned a Kia Niro EV from 2019 and regularly charge in my garage without any issues or fears.
The car now has over 213,000 km and I've been very happy with my decision of going electric.
Many EVs come with a lot more standard equipment so you should compare the ICE vehicle with the same equipment as the EV.
My 2021 has just 50 000 km... So much to go.
My next car :) For sure!
Yes! Just bring it to the USA! I'm hoping it really does come with 300+ mile range
Physical buttons and a dashboard in front of the driver is luxury today when other brands go for the cheapest solution.
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i have an almost 5 year old kia niro hybrid plugin and it's really great
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Good insights from regular drivers instead of car or tech enthusiasts .
I got confused and thought you were saying 'Hood". Had to read comments before realising it was Head Up Display.....perhaps something to note and explain for the next similar video.
Keep up the great work 😊
Unfortunately we couldn't get the HUD to show up on camera, but it was super super clear. When you get a chance to see it you'll see :)
I'll probably buy an EV for my next car. But definitely in no hurry to buy one. Current ICE car is working just fine. Can wait for the batteries etc. To get better first.
I'm an EV owner and I strongly support EV adoption. But imo I'd wait until your ICE is at the point of costing more to repair than it's worth.
Hopefully it comes to Canada 🇨🇦
It will.
How can you compare this to a Model 3? Model 3 is a much larger sedan. This is a Seltos hatchback sized EV
in regards to the speed getting away from you, as someone who goes between an EV and an ICE every few months, I don't think its so much of an auditory feedback issue, as it is due to a different throttle modulation technique being required when driving an EV vs when driving an ICE.
So much misinformation in this video, clearly you don't know what you're talking about (especially about Tesla), but the car seems very nice nonetheless!
Getting that EV3 content before the US reveal! Aside from the chevy bolt this would be a great addition to the segment
That bolt ultium refresh will likely kill this dead here in the US next year and easily. Assuming guberment motors makes them!
I mean I've already seen loaded brand new much larger more powerful better charging Chevy equinox evs for 33-36k near me in ATL.
And Kia has plans to export 110,000 of these from mx to the U.S. except the entire compact class sales across ALL the manufacturers models and trims is only 800,000-1,100,000 in a really good year here.
Maybe 35k when fully loaded pre tax credit I could see this standing a chance here getting a 25-50k unit share, but a loaded one is 36-38k in Korea already and the mx built ones won't be any cheaper than that. Just ask Ford and Chevy with their mx made evs! 😀
I agree with you Chris about the interior. It doesn't look premium when compared with other cars. That is what is putting me off it slightly.
Your estimated price for the car in the US was actually for Canada right? Since the Kia Niro EV costs around 40 000$ in the US, your estimate would be more around 30 000$ - 35 000$ there if I'm correct. Thanks for your video!
I'm in Maine. Bring it!
Chris $30-$40k is cheap for an EV in the USA. Car companies have to charge more for EVs because the batteries cost a lot. And Kia and Hyundai are beyond the game of building unprofitable cars. So they have to save costs to get them to a lower price. This is why Tesla interiors always were cheap, as is the build quality. And it's why Tesla is losing market share, now that other brands are available in BEV. Thanks for the review. Wish this was a car and not lifted into an SUV. The efficiency suffers when you have a more upright design higher off the ground. It affects the CdA with larger area and allowing air under the car is less efficient.
Yes it would be more efficient in a different form factor. But consumers prefer this form factor these days.
No thoughts about the impact of one's car choice for air quality in the city and CO2 emissions. Air quality is a big problem for a lot of cities.
nearly perfect ev. A bummer that it has no heat pump....
Great video however it became clear the reviewer doesn’t really know much about this car or the model 3 he keeps comparing it to. I like the part where he says the Kea has better technology than the Tesla and then shows a laggy zoom on the kea’s map view 😂. Having owned a model 3 though, I do look forward to having a drive of an EV3.
Kia and Hyundai have built a network of dealers who are able to offer warranty repair and service their vehicles. From a practical perspective I'd feel better about buying a vehicle where I can find a brick and mortar establishment in virtually any city where I can bring my car in to take care of it's requirements. I still see a major detractor on EV's being the depreciation and insurance costs which have to be factored into the overall ownership costs coupled with the future vehicle's value competing with cheaper Chinese alternatives entering the market.
Go look up ICE car fire recalls. There are way more ICE car fires. And some of those recalls even are saying not to park inside. I don’t know why EVs get so much more attention about this.
Because putting out an electric battery fire is a fucking nightmare compared to a regular gasoline car fire
But ICE fires are 20 times more likely than EV fires. Misinformation spread by fossil fuel companies and their sponsored media.
Price may vary but EV3 is best in class so far.
Q: Did you like the car?
A: How much is it?
Typical Indian or Asian mindset. I am the same
Believe the TV only works in park. Mainly for charging if you stay in the car.
Can't wait to see one at the local dealership! Looks very good!
I am so ready to test drive, rent one for a week, and then decide to buy. I live in the Los Angeles area and the car is not available yet. 🙂👍🏼
I used to live in LA and at the time it seemed like it was either Prius or Tesla. When the EV3 arrives it will likely be very popular!
@@realchris Totally agree.
I dont think BYD can sell a Lot of Cars in Korea!I think Koreans are way to patriotic to buy a Car Made in China!
If this comes to Europe about € 30k - € 35k including taxes, it would be quite a good pricing for this EV. especially if it is actually comparable to Model 3. Model 3 is having a starting price €40 to €45 depending on VAT. For example in Netherlands: EV 3 €37k vs. Model 3 €46k.
Tesla will need to cut prices to stay competitive.
Its not enough to Cut prices,you have to offer what people want!Having 2 Modells Modell 3 and Y is not enough!Modell S X and Cybertruck dont realy count!
In the UK, the cheapest EV3 in the UK is $43,000!. The top of the range with a heat pump is the equivalent of $55,000. Not really what I would consider "affordable".
@@realchrisYou can buy new Fiat 500 Evs for $23k inclusiv salestax in Switzerland l!
How much in $$ will be for the lowest version of the EV3 ?
Have they improved the poor navigation system yet? Or is it still next to worthless?
KIA looks great. I am worried about durability though. It is hard to tell. I wish these are as durable as Honda / Toyota
Very cool!
With a good HUD, I'd even buy a Tesla (well, consider it at least. For 5 seconds)
This was the best HUD I’ve ever seen. It’s quite good.
The comment about garage parking is interesting, however the data shows they should really be concerned about hybrids instead.
That was funny how you thought the “engine” was below the frunk.
The person who correctly answers how many times "HUD" was mentioned in this video will get a new EV3 as a prize!
It's nice seeing you both together. Could you put subtitles when Yeji speaks? Her English is good. I just don't want to miss out on what she's saying.
Edit: I was able to add the subtitles.
You got your head hurt getting into back seat? You didn't even flinch
I’ve heard that a hybrid is 150 times more likely to catch fire compared to an EV. 🤔
Source?
@@ru2225 Google it! Gas then hybrids have the greatest fire risks. In the US alone an ice vehicle burns down every 4mins. 👍🏻
#1 open recall across ALL LEGACY ice oems world wide is for the risk of FIRE even when the vehicle is parked! I mean garages were originally detached structures because of ice vehicle fire risks. It's right in the name internal COMBUSTION engine. 😀
@@ru2225 It's on the Kelley Blue book website. I posted a link but it got blocked.
@@ru2225 Search: Kelley Blue book Electric Vehicles Involved in Fewest Car Fires
"Researchers from Auto Insurance EZ compiled data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Transportation Safety Board which found that hybrid vehicles had the most fires per 100,000 sales at 3474.5, followed by 1529.9 fires per 100k for ICE vehicles and just 25.1 fires per 100k sales for EVs."
Where's the turret mount? Geez already outdated
A shame the EV3 doesn’t have a 800v battery architecture
"affordable", only eur 40'000.
don't spend on car more than 6 month income, if you make less than eur 6666.66(repeating) per month, you cannot afford it.
Pay cash for cars :)
I spent 7k on my car (4 years used, 60.000 km, 2 years at various dealers trying to sell it at ridiculous prices), got 4k from insurance for small damages that other people caused and I fixed myself. Still going strong 12 years and 170.000 km later. Total investment in repairs that were not just regular maintenance are now about 5k. I hope it survives another 2, then I'll seriously consider buying a used ev around maybe 20k. I'm happy about anybody who's willing to fork out 40k for a new car, so I can get better prices on used ones. The last years were rough. Used car prices were insane!
The dashboard right in front of the driver!
Soooooo obvious.
Having it in the center console is so cheap.
it seems like you're sitting really high. can the chair go down?
Yes it's adjustable. I probably could have gone lower. For reference I'm 6 foot.
@@realchris yeah. you couldn't even see the traffic lights ;-) but good too know it's possible.
The way the roads are designed in Korea is strange. They have the duel traffic light thing. I've never gotten used to it, haha.
In markets outside Asia, the new Kia/Hyundai unfortunately have the European safety standards, which means nanny features like over speed warning, and that is even 1kph over the limit! Driver distraction meaning look down at the speedo or infotainment screen to adjust anything and the car will beep, bong and the screen will flash!, yes it can be turned off by hunting through the menu, but as soon as you turn off the car those annoying features are back on!
We have the 2023 Kia EV6 and just old enough not to have any of those dreadful features!!
Interesting. I have been to Europe, but not driven in Europe, but essentially do all new car brands have these features? Or just some?
@realchris As far as I have seen, most even Toyota has that in the new CHR, Kia EV9 yes Kia EV5 yes. Pretty much all 2024 models, the current Nissan Qashquai does not, but a new facelift model that is made in the UK does, and it bugs the hell out of a lot of people!
I believe Kia and Hyundai have listened to the angry public as they have at least on the very latest models made it so that all you have to do to silence the annoying nanny features is to press and hold the mute button on the steering wheel for about 5 seconds, unfortunately you still have to do that every time you start the car, but it's a start, I guess with a good software update they can easily make it turn off permanently. It's all to do with European ncap to achieve a 5 star crash rating.
They don't make enough EV's even if they wanted to.
Are you sure about the 14 cameras?
Good question. Actually we checked the kia website and there wasn't an official count. But the site says it has cameras and sensors. So we could be wrong about the exact number. It also might vary by trim.
The GT line has a lot of front, side, and rear "sensors" 4 cameras for the 360-degree camera 1 front camera for the emergency braking and possibly 1 camera for the rearview mirror designed for if you fill up the car and it blocks the normal rearview mirror.
Buy Chinese LFP eg BYD - and sleep soundly.
I believe the KIA EV3 has the LFP batteries.
@@Tellyawhat4No it doesn't.
Affordable compared to the Chinese? because otherwise its not affordable...
Wow
Look at the engine 😂 it has no engine
Too expensive. They promised it to be a cheap car, but it's not. Will not buy.
No one cares about you.
A friendly correction; EVs do not have an "engine", it is a motor. While I am at it, they do not have a transmission, but they do have a gearbox.
This car does not market against the Tesla 3. However, I do see this taking the spot, if it goes on sale in the USA, of the Kia Niro & Soul. That being said, I would by this any day over the Tesla 3. I do find it priced too high.
Chris, u cool as fck buddy.
Apart from the evil superhero villain, Lord Elon, the thing I like least about my Tesla Model Y is the concentration of functions on the touchscreen. I’m with Kris 100% in wanting to feel a button without looking. Concerning the difference in the feel of driving an EV compared to an internal combustion engine car, I love the quiet operation without the sound of an engine. It’s a matter of personal preference but I definitely prefer the EV experience. Strong regenerative means that I rarely have to use the brake pedal.
What buttons do you need? My Model Y is entirely set and forget.
I think EV's have their place, but they are not anywhere near to taking over from ICE vehicles. As a city runabout for people with their own fire-isolated charging bay, they are great. But as recent fires have highlighted, the risk to life when EV's are confined in enclosed spaces is too problematic (even e-scooter batteries are a problem). And if you want to use them for long distance driving, range anxiety is something most people, other than the zealots, don't want to have to put up with. We need far more education and regulations put into place before these huge Li+ batteries are mainstream.
Car battery fires are a misinformation myth. Petrol cars are far more dangerous.
Not in a million dollars would I buy an electric vehicle and you had to hit a button for to act as a parking brake. No who thought that would be a good idea electric vehicles what usually happens in breaks in vehicles first typically The electrics......hmmmmm sounds like a great idea getting electric vehicle everything is run through electrics and everything will fail
But it's NOT Affordable it's bloody expensive!!!!