2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD is a small electric SUV with a 321-mile EPA range. It uses 29 kWh per 100 miles and earns 117 combined MPGe. EPA estimates electricity at $650 a year. The 150-kW motor drives the front wheels, and a 240-volt charge takes 8.8 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers prioritizing a 321-mile electric range Small-SUV buyers with access to 240-volt charging Owners seeking a $650 EPA annual energy estimate

What it is

The 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses electricity and an automatic transmission.

Its power comes from a 150-kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The EPA classifies it as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. See other Kia cars in the same maker lineup.

The numbers

The figure to watch is the EPA range: 321 miles on a full charge. That is the distance rating for drivers planning trips between charges.

Its combined rating is 117 MPGe, with energy use of 29 kWh per 100 miles. City and highway ratings are not provided here.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $650 for electricity. Your actual bill will depend on electricity rates and how much you drive.

A 240-volt connection takes 8.8 hours for the listed charge time.

How it compares

When you compare electric cars by efficiency, use 117 MPGe and 29 kWh per 100 miles as this EV3's consumption measures. Its 321-mile range is the distance measure.

Against other electric SUVs, its small-SUV class, front-wheel drive, range and charging time give you the main points to weigh.

Who it suits

This EV3 suits a driver who wants an electric small SUV and values a 321-mile EPA range. Front-wheel drive fits buyers who do not need another drive layout listed here.

It also fits owners who can use a 240-volt connection and plan around an 8.8-hour charge time.

Trade-offs

The long range comes with 29 kWh of electricity use per 100 miles and a $650 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. Charging at 240 volts takes 8.8 hours.

You get a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive, rather than a different body or drive configuration.

Verdict

The 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD is a straightforward electric SUV choice for range-focused drivers. Its 321-mile EPA distance reduces charging stops on paper, while 117 MPGe and 29 kWh per 100 miles describe its electricity use. The $650 annual estimate gives a clear running-cost reference. Make sure the 8.8-hour 240-volt charge time works with your routine, and compare its figures with other electric SUVs before choosing.