FIRST LOOK: Kia EV3 and EV4. Will baby brothers to the EV9 and EV6 be a hit? | Electrifying
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Kia is going all out when it comes to electrification. The Korean brand has pledged to sell a million electric cars around the world by 2026 and has already registered the names EV1 to EV9 for its electric car roll-out. We’ve already seen the EV6 saloon - along with its performance packed GT version - and the six or seven seat EV9 has also just gone on sale. And now they’re about to be joined by a small SUV called the EV3 and a saloon shaped EV4.
The EV3 won’t get Kia’s super-fast 800 volt charging system. Instead it will come with 400 volt capability, which will help keep the costs down. When the EV3 hits the UK in 2024 it will be the brands most affordable electric model with prices expected to start at under 35k, putting it up as a direct competition for cars like the EX30 and the Fisker Ocean in terms of price and size. It’ll also come with a vehicle to load technology which effectively transforms your car into a mobile battery that can power everything from laptops to garden tools. When it comes to power Kia hasn’t said anything official but given they’re trying to keep the price of the EV3 the launch model will be single motor front wheel drive that will most likely have an LFP battery.
The EV4 looks similar to the EV6 but will be more affordable when it arrives in the UK. Although the concept is a saloon, we’re expecting European models to sport a hatchback tail when it’s launched. Like the EV3 the 4 will also come with 400 volt charging capacity.
It will join the lineup in 2025 and Kia are keeping quiet on the performance details but expect it to be in line with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 so we should get a choice of rear or all-wheel drive along with two different battery sizes to choose from, though the UK is unlikely to offer the entry-level 53kWh battery and will stick to the 77.4 kWh ‘Long Range’ models.
Join Ginny as takes a close look at both models at the LA Motor Show. Are these the cars you’ve been waiting for? Is Kia onto a winner with the EV3 and EV4, or would you opt for something different? As always, we love to hear your comments, so get typing below.
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I do quite like Kia’s new design direction! It looks robotic and I love it!
EV3 is just the right size and price and looks great, so I just hope Kia still give the driver interface some proper buttons and the regen paddles
It’s going to suck when they eventually get rid of the soul. It’s such a lovely car and I love the odd looks!
Kia is killing it with their EV lineup
Kia is selling an idea to stop people buying cars available today. Do not be fooled. The BS going on in Australia around the Ioniq 5 and EV6 is truly upsetting
Indeed. Their choice of investing in BEVs as well as hydrogen fuel cells has paid off.
Depends on pr😅ice
@@JustWasted3HoursHere The fuel call ? Are we talking about the Next? The super expensive junk car with no possibility to fuel up?
@@HarrythehunYes, back in the day Toyota, Honda and Hyundai all designed and built hydrogen fuel cell cars because it looked like - on paper at least - HFC was the way to go: Quick fill up, long range, etc. But in practice hydrogen just has too many problems to solve to be practical. Hyundai was the only one of those three that also invested in BEV, just in case HFC didn't work out and it has rewarded them because now they are miles ahead of the other two.
Looking forward to EV 1 and 2. These are huge.. and still expensive. Not seeing big price drops yet, which is strange considering battery pack prices are so much cheaper than they were.
In the domestic market they have a model #RayEV and the consumer price is under 20k€.
If the EV1 is a the Picanto substitution, there's a big gap between that and these.
@@Dqtube 2024 will be a year of sub-20k, smaller EVs. Long overdue!
Agreed, still waiting for a small hatchback or compact wagon at a reasonable price
@@decimal1815sub 20k? Hmmm. Where did you this news? I see no news about a sub 20 hitting the market this year. The only way an EV is going to be sub 20 is if you get really good subsidies where you live.
Kia really going for it. I have an EV6 but the 4 and 5 look great. We live in interesting times.
i will be waiting to see the EV 1 and 2
Electric skateboard?
Kia Ray ev exist already
100%.. so many huge cars on the market. Need better selection of smaller EVs for the masses.
Would be nice if the concept cars included a full size spare wheel and tyre, with a rear wash wipe system too. I can do without all the ambient lighting in exchange. Hopefully the actual cars will have indicator stalks, window switches, manually opening gloveboxes....but perhaps I should expect the worst.
Kia said that the interior is only a concept, but the exterior will be released almost the same and that it will be released in a few months.
Many manufacturers, of both ICE as well as electric, have ditched the spare wheel; why lug around an extra 20kgs when it’s hardly ever needed?
I certainly prefer not lugging around the spare actually, feels like a waste of space and extra weight, especially since the included kit usually does the job anyways, without even having to change out the wheel. When it comes to stalk the only car that has ever gotten that is the newest 2024 Highland Tesla Model 3 and they'll certainly be reverting that very soon and there's already kits on the market to put the functionality back if you so desire. When it comes to the rear wiper though... yeah I 100% agree.
@@swecreations I tend to agree about the rear wiper, although in practice it's not been an issue in the 15 months we've had our EV6.
Seatbelts would be useful as well. @@AGWUK
The EV4 looks absolutely huge to be compared to a model 3. Maybe its smaller in reality vs. on screen.
The EV3 definitely looks like it'll be replacing the Soul EV (which I just bought a 2023 model of that here in Canada). I wouldn't be surprised though to see the Soul phased out for the EV3 going forward. Hopefully it'll be sold in Canada because I really enjoy Kia electric cars, and Kia in general (my Soul EV is my second Soul, having replaced my 2015 gas model). Also hopefully Canada gets its act together and starts pumping out more DC fast chargers because anywhere outside Toronto is a real hassle to find any.
Seems like kia is the only one with a solid roadmap for all segments, well done!!!
The fact they’re delivering on their EV promises AND prepping some new hybrid models
Small evs is what most people want.
Kia Ray already exist 😊
Any external dimensions or the capacity of the boot for the EV3 and EV4?
How often have you used your spare wheel
interesting looking cars, I hope they come with rear wipes and a lot more storage than seems to be on offer with the very "scandi" interiors of the concepts. Wasn't the floor and lighting odd - it made it look like a virtual model :) Good to see these and can't wait to drive them :)
What about something that isn’t a SUV or crossover? Far to many SUVs in everyone’s lineups
With this skateboard type of baterypack, they can not produce more different shapes if the interior of the car is supposed to be comfortable for four adults.
The 4 kind of looks like a sedan. I'm bored with crossover/SUVs already and don't see the appeal to them.
@@Dqtubethere re plenty of non SUVs from the Chinese brands. Kia and many brands need to leverage cell to body construction to enable better packaging and non SUV format vehicles
@@Dqtubeid3, Megane etech, mg4 would suggest otherwise.
@@AlanTov Compare the shape of this Megan with the previous generation of the same car. It must be 5 cm taller. Similarly, the Id.3 is almost plus 10 cm compared to the Golf or Polo, this car is similar size to VW T-Roc. These cars are closer to crossovers than hatchbacks, sedans or coupes.
As a Niro EV driver, I'm liking the look of the EV3, although a bit concerned about how far back the screens are given the right hand side as we see here will be touch screen, that's quite a stretch and the Niro already has that problem. I personally would like the touch screen much closer and aligned to the driver position, who cares what the passenger wants lol! Will be interesting to see the final version if due this year, I suspect the Niro and Soul may be retired soon after, I'm not worried as I'm leasing which I chose as I know the market is changing so quickly.
Like the EV3 chunky looks but well have to see how it stacks up against the likes of the EX30 and Smart #1. However, that EV4 is hideous! What on earth are they thinking?
what does this mean for the Niro?
I drive the Niro EV and feel a bit silly, driving an electric car that could be way lower and have less wind resistance, which will make the best of your already limited EV range. If it will also just support 400V I hope it will be at least relatively inexpensive. So my personal focus is on the EV4, looks great, wonder if it will become available with AWD for best safety in the winter and powerful acceleration? In April 2025 I have to decide to keep the Niro, which I like apart from its shape, or go on for something modern with a streamline design that suits electric mobility, just like the Hyundai Ioniq 6. I also hope it will come with a 360° camera and more autonomous capabilities, like traffic lights and stable speed limit automation, which is a bit of a gamble in the Niro EV, which is disappointing, because proper software / an update can fix this. Thanks for the introduction and greetings from Munich, Germany
Really like Ginny's more restrained, less jokey-joke style. Thanks for treating us like adults :)
No ,we want the Fully Charged Jack all the time
@@btnbiker he loves you too!
Much appreciate! Ginny 😊
Nice presentation, thank you. I would have loved to see entry into rear, rear seats lifted, a peek into the boot & so on…. I guess we’ll just have to wait
What’s this mean for the new Kona ev?
Interesting piece of news: EV3 will be produced 20 miles from the town, I live in.
The EV3 needs to be in the UK at £28,000.... Otherwise what is the point? It needs to beat Peugeot, Citroën and Renault and I don't believe it does when it is only at the same price. Generally, I see Hyundai and Kia as simply too expensive as an EV brand in UK.
Because the UK is a low-volume market, and unless the model is produced in another market with the steering wheel on the wrong side, it will become more expensive. Also, a large proportion of the UK population voted for additional import fees.
@Dqtube EVs don't give a dam where the steering wheel is placed. However, if you knew any Geography, you might know that we are not the only country with the steering wheel on the right hand side. As for taxes... that is just Governments..... They love them. Which is why we have a 400% tax on petrol and diesel and our Government doesn't support EVs... As they know it would remove fuel taxes that they collect.
@@mikadavies660 Read it again and try to focus on this: ‘produced in another market with the steering wheel on the wrong side’ . Does that mean I think there is only one such market? The answer is 'NO'. So I don't need to improve my geography knowledge on this, but your reading skills and logical reasoning might.
@Dqtube Well you started it... with the "wrong side".... Obviously, the Right Side is the correct side and the left is the wrong side.
Would you say the EV3 is the Niro replacement?
I've seen a few EV6 on the road where I live and they're huge for the roads here and these 2 don't seem significantly smaller, it seems the ev3 is like an id4. we'll have to wait for ev1 and ev2 then to get a reasonable size car like the rio or picanto lines
I do like the look of the EV3, the EV4 Not so much...I currently have a 23' Niro EV, Looks like I have to start saving for an EV3...
looking forward to the EV5, its cheap in China but how will EU prices be?
Will the EV3 replace the Niro?
Not over enthused by the fact it will be 400v. I wonder if they will increase its max charge rate. I have a Niro EV and its a great car but the charge rate at 72kw is just too slow these days. If the EV3 doesn't double it, it will be a mistake.
If the vehicles are E-GMP related, they will be limited to 300A-310A, so depending on the actual battery voltage, the peak power should be in the range of 110kW-140kW.
These are budget EV's. 800v costs thousands more in build cost.
I agree. I am quite disappointed that the EV3 will be available only with a 400V battery architecture: 800V was something that I was really interested as it would help significantly reduce the charging time from 10% to 80% to close to ~15mn. It was a very big reason why I was considering this model (a compact SUV with 800V battery architecture) with also V2H/V2L functionalities.
Why is the interior empty? No bottoms, etc
those pedals, the lit up floor, the seats... this looks like the typical never-to-be-released concept car...
I wonder where the EV3 fits relative to the Kia Niro EV?... Hard to tell from small screen, but it looks to be a similar size. Could it be the replacement, built on an EV-only platform? Interesting.
Can not wait for the smaller EVs instead of the old and boring SUVs.
what is the differentiator between the ev4 going to be and the ev6 really?
EV4 is more hatchback, sit slighter lower to the ground, to the EV6 more SUV so stand up a little taller, so think audi a5 sportback v audi q5 sportback, thats the way i see it.
still waiting for the £20K cars 😥
I doubt you'll get anything decent at £20k anytime soon without going used. Even a petrol Polo starts at £20k.
what era are you living in 😂
Looking forward to a look at the launch version of the EV3. If it looks like the concept, it will be on my list along with the EX30 but hopefully the lease prices will be more realistic than Volvos which seem to be priced on a much more expensive vehicle. 🤥
What about the ev5 will it come to Europe?
"Absolutely thrilled to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Kia EV3 and EV4 in this electrifying video! ⚡🚗 The sleek design and advanced features showcased in these baby brothers to the EV9 and EV6 are nothing short of impressive. Kia's commitment to expanding their electric lineup is truly commendable. The detailed insights and engaging presentation provided in this video make me even more excited about the future of electric mobility. Kudos to the team for keeping us informed and intrigued! Can't wait to see these electric wonders hit the roads. Fantastic job! 👍🔋"
Wow. Fisker Pear will have stiff competition at the 30k starting price. However, Fisker has the range advantage with their superior drive units.
Question is, will either of these come to the USA?
EV3 - Good looking EV and hope the final version looks the same as the concept...its a fine concept and real world worthy! Now sell it for no more than 20k!!!
The EV3 looks like it might be a replacement for the Niro EV. Size wise the Niro EV fits between the EV3 and EV5 and seems to overlap with both of them. Also since Kia and Hyundai share platforms, batteries etc, I wonder if the EV3 is also the template for the Hyundai Ioniq 3 and the EV4 the Kia equivalent of a future Ioniq 4?
Thank you Ginny
These new Kia’s remind me of the Bertone concept cars. Fantastic.
KIA's new design language i sooooooooooo good, I absolutely love it.
These are still huge though, I want small and practical. Also that hood is just excessively oversized, doesn't seem very safe at all.
How on earth did we skip the EV5?? It's right there😂
Blame the Ioniq 5
Great range.
They look futuristic
I look at the seats and wish they put more time into body support, adjustability and comfort, hey here is a thought how about drive that car for 12 hours in the seat and see if you would make some changes, it is the 1 thing I dont like with a cost = comfort compromise.
I liked it. And then I saw the C-pillar.
Too expensive. How is that tiny thing £30k. Should be starting £21-23k starting. This car is $20k in other markets
still waiting for the EV7: not too big, not too small, just right
Thank you.
Cheers Jenny
I hope there’s an awd option
Hmmm. Concepts are teasers. We'll see what comes out in production. Frankly, I think it's a mistake to downgrade from 800V to 400V.
Yes it’s a niro ev like…
It's a question of price. These models will use batteries from different suppliers in the same model year, so it's possible they can't guarantee proper heat management for all variants, so they set the parameter to the level of the weakest one.
“Start at 30 thousand pounds” didn’t exactly elicit the reaction from me that was probably expected. 😉
1) how do you keep the interior clean ? And 2) £30,000 for a BASIC looking car and interior decent looking and spec you will no doubt pay £40-£50K not good enough
Buy a used Tesla standard range. The money isn’t in the human interface. It’s in the battery and the power electronics. Adding active safety features just increases the profit margin
Not a big fan of the back of the EV4, but the EV3 looks great! If it has a decent boot and a good charging curve, then I could see it being my next car in 2 years time.
now for me the EV4 reminds me a little of the last generation SAAB 9-5, not the interior, but the exterior shaping which i think makes it look great.
I'm not sure on the EV3 styling. That front end looks too big for the size of the car. It was ok'ish on the EV9 but here it looks clumsy. I do like the look of the EV4 though. A step away from the SUV overload we are bring inundated with.
I hope these come with much faster charging and curve than the existing Niro's. In mine I'm also sick of the stupid start up music / bongs and I want to be able to decide what safety features are on and not be forced to turn them off very time I get in the car. Cars look good but as others have said I hope they come much better equipped.
Safety features on startup are mandated by law.
@@AlanTov that can’t be right. Some reviewers make a point of pointing out that you can switch them off and they stay off
This is all very odd. A different channel in Australia is showing a production car for the EV3. The EV4 is supposed to compete against the Model Y. The EV3 production has already started in China. Care to clarify?
EV3 with Front-wheel drive 😥? Why is Kia making the same mistake as Polestar at the beginning of the PS2? I currently drive an eSoul64 and what I definitely don't want anymore is a BEV with front-wheel drive! And by the way, the new design is not my taste at all, so I'll probably go for an EX30, #1 or ZeekrX instead of my eSoul
Finally a new car which isn't a massive suv.
Is this EV based on the EGMP? If not I wont be interested as I don’t want like 45 minutes to 80% charging times. Never mind I just heard her say it’s 400 volt so it will be slower….
1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 yet to come… I don’t understand the market position for EV4, and I don’t understand derating the voltage on these cars. Seems like a misstep to me turning them into Bolts.
The first look at the Kia EV3 and EV4 is truly electrifying! These baby brothers to the EV9 and EV6 showcase Kia's commitment to innovation in the electric vehicle market. The video provides an exciting glimpse into the design and features of these upcoming models. It's intriguing to see how Kia continues to expand its electric vehicle lineup, catering to various preferences and needs. The anticipation for their release is building, and the question of whether they will be a hit adds an extra layer of excitement. Kia's dedication to electric mobility is evident, and I can't wait to witness how these new additions make their mark in the electric car landscape. Electrifying, indeed! 🔋🚗 #KiaEV3 #KiaEV4 #ElectricVehicles #InnovationInMotion
While I like these new offerings, I'm still waiting for the models that are below 30k
She forgot about the Ev5 that has already been presented.
Loving the design, BUT Kia has gone crazy with the prices. Nowadays Chinese cars are offering what Kia used to.
I would love to see KIA build a 2-door EV that is affordable, like starting around €25k and below?. . . . . . or any other EV builder designing a 2-door EV? Just like about all brands ICE cars had up to late 90th? What happend with all people that they all need a door to get in the rear seats once a year?
A few 2-door EVs I am aware of: Fiat electric500, Mini electric (weirdly low range [altho there is a longer-range Cooper version coming soonish], but longer than the car I personally currently have which is fine for driving around town, and short trips into the country), Honda E (also low range, but beautiful car)... in the UK at least you will definitely be able to pick each of those up for under €23k/£20k (probably around €18k-20k / £16-17k )... I am sure I missed a few more, and there are more coming soon as the major manufacturers electrify their lineup - eg I believe there should be a Renault 5 electric going on sale in 2024 (no idea of the price).
Roadsters. Can't think of any that are out yet.
My guess is the EV 1 will tick that box. Lord knows when it will come out though. My guess is it'll be the last one as less margin for profit.
Very nice car but i hope we will get the optin of traditional round steering wheel. I dont like those fidly yokey things
I wish the EV3 was more like a shrunken EV5/Yeti shape rather than a hatchback.
3:00 Great, so I kid you not, I'm allergic to mushrooms, can my elbow touch the armrest, or would I always need long sleeves. LOL! So will the EV4 replace the Niro?
Never trust those start prices, you always have to pay thousands more for the better model
I'd love to see what the EV4 looks like in less... "70s living room" colours. The shape and material choice is really cool, but that orange-pink shade doesn't flatter it.
The best looking EV so far
So the actual cars will look a bit like these on the outside and completely different, normal and boring inside
I've sat in the EV9 and it's not a far cry from the concept. Absolutely beautiful in there. Hopefully KIA keep the faith
@@bubandit06 maybe they will
Looking forward to seeing these but i really do hope they make the 4 into a proper hatchback. I dont want a fake suv i just want a normal car, i cant wait for this fad to go away.
It looks like the Smart #1.😅
Yay more raised cars😪
Who wants a little EV9? A 7-seater EV9 for an affordable price would be it!
Why are these cars so enormous?
Start at 30.000?! Too much. It should top out at 30.000 for a 300hp 80kw battery top trim version. Because that is what the upcoming mini model y will be, and hyundai is not tesla, is below tesla as an ev.
They both look great but 30K GBP isn't cheap.
Ginny never aged ❤❤
So..the EV3 is probably the replacement for the Niro? But to compete with all the MAD rebates the chinese cars and tesla keeps pushing out this needs to be dirt cheap in a fully loaded version.
Sounds like an updated (and cheaper) Niro.
I really like the design, but not going with the fastest charging available is a mistake. So is the warm-fuzzy materials that will certainly not last as long or wear as well as traditional options. The average car is 12.5 years old, but none of these "sustainable" materials appears to be intended to last that long. How is it better for the environment if its designed to be disposable so much sooner than real leather and wood or petroleum based plastics?
Chargespeed anyone??
I know its a concept and they're meant to be icky, but that steering wheel would be terrible. so much worse to use than just a regular circle. potentially dangerous even as your hands fail to connect with the far away bit
30K X 2= 60k out the lot..
They will never keep that awesome interior
I'm not interested to see a car if the consumer version will be different
What about the EV5 ?
You didn't pay attention... Jenny said: "So! 2 more Kias in the EV line up... All there's left to come is 1-2, 7 and 8..." As we have already seen 3-4-5-6 and 9.
@@SasquatchMelee yeah, I got that, but they really haven't featured it, unless they filmed both on the day and intended to released the EV5 one first
@@bubandit06 It was filmed in Los Angeles and the EV5 will not make it to the US market, at least not in the near future.
Cheaper than the new corsa somehow! What are Vauxhall thinking
Will they depreciate horrendously like other new EV’s?