Overview
- Kia Philippines has introduced the EV3 as a single GL variant priced at ₱1,898,000 with a five-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance.
- The Philippine-spec EV3 uses a front-mounted single motor rated at about 201 hp (204 PS) and 283 Nm paired with a 58.3 kWh battery that Kia states achieves up to 511 km on the NEDC cycle.
- Charging options include up to 11 kW AC charging that restores the battery from 10% to 80% in about 5 hours 20 minutes and 350 kW DC fast charging that Kia says can do 10% to 80% in roughly 29 minutes.
- Standard equipment highlighted at launch includes Kia’s DriveWise ADAS suite, a wide unified display made from two 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and practical cargo capacity of about 460 L (expandable to ~1,250 L) plus a 25 L frunk.
- Early local reports note limited-time incentives for first buyers such as an introductory discount, inclusion of a home wall charger and complimentary preventive maintenance; the EV3 is positioned against compact EV rivals like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5 and GAC Aion UT.