2027 Kia EV3 Long Range GT AWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range GT AWD is a small electric SUV with all-wheel drive and a 280-mile EPA range. It uses 33 kWh per 100 miles and earns 103 MPGe combined. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $750. Charging from a 240-volt source takes 8.8 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive electric SUV Owners with regular 240-volt charging access Shoppers focused on EPA range and MPGe

What it is

This 2027 Kia EV3 is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. Its powertrain uses 70 and 145 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motors, with an automatic A1 transmission.

The defining figure is its 280-mile EPA electric range. That is the distance the EV3 Long Range GT AWD is rated to travel on a full charge.

The numbers

The EV3 returns 103 MPGe combined and uses 33 kWh per 100 miles. MPGe translates its electricity use into the same scale used for gasoline vehicles.

A 280-mile range gives you a clear limit between charges. Actual distance varies with driving, but the rating is the official figure for this model.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $750. That is the listed yearly electricity cost for this vehicle.

At 240 volts, a full charge is rated at 8.8 hours. The 33 kWh-per-100-miles figure shows how much electricity the EV3 uses as you drive.

How it compares

You can place its 103 MPGe figure beside other entries in electric-car efficiency charts. Its 280-mile range is the number to weigh when charging stops matter most.

Because it is an all-wheel-drive SUV, compare it with other electric SUVs rather than cars with different body styles.

Who it suits

The EV3 suits a driver who wants an electric SUV with all-wheel drive and a 280-mile rated range. Its 103 MPGe combined figure favors keeping electricity use in view.

It also fits owners who can leave the vehicle connected for an 8.8-hour 240-volt charge.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive comes with a 33 kWh-per-100-miles energy-use figure, while the rated range remains 280 miles. Charging at 240 volts takes 8.8 hours, so regular charging time matters.

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $750. That gives you a running-cost figure to compare with other vehicles, without changing the need to plan charging.

Verdict

Choose this EV3 when an electric SUV body, all-wheel drive, and a 280-mile EPA range fit your routine. Its 103 MPGe rating and $750 annual fuel-cost figure make electricity use easy to track. The 8.8-hour 240-volt charge time favors drivers with dependable overnight charging. If your schedule cannot allow that charging window, the stated range and energy-use numbers deserve a closer look before you commit.