Kia EV3What does it cost to run?
About $10.92–$16.65 a week to charge at home for 250 km. That's the Kia EV3 Air, cheapest in Tasmania and dearest in South Australia. A full charge of its 58.3 kWh battery costs $14.46 to $24.43 at home.
Charging
Battery58.3 kWhRange (claimed)436 kmHome wall charger8 hoursPower point24 hoursFast charge, max102 kWPerformance
0–100 km/h7.9 sPower150 kWTorque283 NmDriveFWDPrice
From$47,600 + on-roadsCharging times are from empty to full and approximate. Is 604 km enough for how you drive? Work out how much range you need › Fast charging away from home costs more than charging at home. What each public charging network charges › Towing: rated to tow 500–1,000 kg braked, depending on the version, with a 100 kg tow ball limit. Confirm the exact car's rating before you tow. Towing with an EV: range, tow ball limits and every car's rating › Maker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
Running costsAbout $13.97 a week in NSW · cheapest in TAS ($10.92)
What would it cost you?
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Costs in every state
Per week assumes 250 km with 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state in green. *Per year assumes 15,000 km, all home charging.
Kia EV3 Air
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $19.76 | $13.97 | $758 |
| Victoria | $16.56 | $12.13 | $635 |
| Queensland | $16.32 | $11.99 | $626 |
| South Australia | $24.43 | $16.65 | $936 |
| WA | $19.41 | $13.77 | $744 |
| Tasmania | $14.46 | $10.92 | $554 |
| ACT | $21.57 | $15.01 | $827 |
| NT | $17.55 | $12.70 | $673 |
Kia EV3 Earth
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $27.59 | $13.97 | $758 |
| Victoria | $23.12 | $12.13 | $635 |
| Queensland | $22.79 | $11.99 | $626 |
| South Australia | $34.11 | $16.65 | $936 |
| WA | $27.11 | $13.77 | $744 |
| Tasmania | $20.19 | $10.92 | $554 |
| ACT | $30.12 | $15.01 | $827 |
| NT | $24.50 | $12.70 | $673 |
Kia EV3 Air Long Range
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $27.59 | $13.97 | $758 |
| Victoria | $23.12 | $12.13 | $635 |
| Queensland | $22.79 | $11.99 | $626 |
| South Australia | $34.11 | $16.65 | $936 |
| WA | $27.11 | $13.77 | $744 |
| Tasmania | $20.19 | $10.92 | $554 |
| ACT | $30.12 | $15.01 | $827 |
| NT | $24.50 | $12.70 | $673 |
Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $27.59 | $15.29 | $829 |
| Victoria | $23.12 | $13.27 | $694 |
| Queensland | $22.79 | $13.12 | $685 |
| South Australia | $34.11 | $18.22 | $1,024 |
| WA | $27.11 | $15.07 | $814 |
| Tasmania | $20.19 | $11.95 | $606 |
| ACT | $30.12 | $16.42 | $905 |
| NT | $24.50 | $13.89 | $736 |
Want to pay less than this? Compare EV electricity plans with cheap overnight rates, or see how to cut your charging bill ›
Compare versions4 versions side by side · 436–604 km range · fast charging 102–128 kW
Charging times are from empty to full and approximate.
| Variant | Price | Battery | Claimed range | Full charge, home wall charger | Full charge, power point | Max fast charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | $47,600 + on-roads | 58.3 kWh | 436 km | 8 hours | 24 hours | 102 kW |
| Earth | $58,600 + on-roads | 81.4 kWh | 563 km | 12 hours | 34 hours | 128 kW |
| Air Long Range | $53,315 + on-roads | 81.4 kWh | 604 km | 12 hours | 34 hours | 128 kW |
| GT-Line AWD | $66,490 + on-roads | 81.4 kWh | 559 km | 12 hours | 34 hours | 128 kW |
Is 604 km enough for how you drive? Work out how much range you need ›
Fast charging away from home costs more than charging at home. What each public charging network charges ›
Towing: rated to tow 500–1,000 kg braked, depending on the version, with a 100 kg tow ball limit. Confirm the exact car's rating before you tow. Towing with an EV: range, tow ball limits and every car's rating ›
Performance
Maker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 7.9 s | 150 kW | 283 Nm | FWD |
| Earth | 7.9 s | 150 kW | 283 Nm | FWD |
Owning one5-year cost from $60,625 · track record: Too new to tell · 7 yrs / unlimited km warranty
250 km a week in NSW, mostly charged at home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, averaging about $307 a visit (estimate, as pricing for this model is not yet published). Warranty: 7 yrs / unlimited km.
| Variant | On the road* | Home charger | Charging / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | $51,600 | $2,000 | $727 | $307 | $371 | $60,625 |
| Earth | $62,600 | $2,000 | $727 | $307 | $371 | $71,625 |
| Air Long Range | $57,315 | $2,000 | $727 | $307 | $371 | $66,340 |
| GT-Line AWD | $70,490 | $2,000 | $795 | $307 | $371 | $79,856 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Match score (Pick my car): this is about fit, not quality. Each car that fits your answers is compared only with the other cars that fit, on eight things, and a car that does something less well than the others in that group scores lower on it, even if it's good at it. Change your budget or answers and the group changes, so the scores do too. The eight things: how much car the money buys (price, 20%), ANCAP safety rating (15%: a current rating counts in full, an expired one less, and a car ANCAP hasn't rated counts as middling), range (15%), performance (0–100 km/h, or power where no time is published, 10%), fast-charging speed (peak DC kW, 10%), warranty length (10%, with the battery warranty counted for cars that plug in), servicing and tyre costs (15%), and recalls and track record (5%: major recalls in Australia on our list count against a car (our recall list covers the bigger, well-reported ones, so a clean record here is not a guarantee), and models sold here for longer get a little credit). A figure we don't have counts as middling, not as bad. "Most car for my budget" ranks by this match score; "Lowest cost to own" ranks by cost and uses the score only to split near-ties.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year (see what EVs and hybrids cost to insure), finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Insurance isn't included above. See what EVs and hybrids cost to insure and get quotes before you buy.
Thinking of a novated lease? See what the EV3 would cost you on a lease, and how it compares with a car loan or paying cash.
Compare the Kia EV3 with other cars
In our rankings: No. 24 of 57 electric cars under $60,000 · No. 20 of 39 small EVs · No. 11 of 20 EVs with V2L
Savings on the EV3
Novated lease: qualifies. Every version is under the $91,661 limit, so it's free of fringe benefits tax, and under $75,000, so it keeps the full exemption under the changes proposed from April 2027.
See your lease saving on the EV3 ›
Rebates: no state offers a purchase rebate on new EVs in 2026. Where an EV still costs less to put on the road:
- Queensland: 2% stamp duty on EVs up to $100,000 instead of 3% for a typical petrol car, about $480 less on the cheapest EV3.
- NT: up to $1,500 off stamp duty on EVs up to $50,000, and free rego, both until 30 June 2027.
- ACT: cheaper emissions-based rego for zero-emission cars.
Everywhere else you pay the same stamp duty and rego as a petrol car. Rules change often, so check with your state before you buy: stamp duty and rego by state · how the lease tax break works.
Reliability and track record
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
The Kia EV3 has been on sale here for less than two years, so there isn't enough Australian ownership history to judge. That isn't a bad sign, just an unknown. A long warranty matters more for newer models.
About Kia
Hyundai's sister brand, sharing EV platforms but with its own design. Sister brands: Hyundai, Genesis. Who owns which car brand.
Tyres
Fitted from the factory: Kumho PS71.
Buying usedUsed ones from about $36,300 · recalls, prices by year, new vs nearly new
Buying a used Kia EV3
The saving compares the cheapest new version with the low end of the typical used range (base versions). Used ranges span all versions sold that year, and *new prices before on-roads include about $4,000 on-road costs. Running costs are about the same if the version is the same.
New or nearly new?
A base 2025 car saves about $11,800 (23%) on the cheapest new one. Worth comparing: weigh the saving against the shorter warranty.
Prices by year
Typical prices by year (November 2026, Glass's Guide via CarsGuide). They span the versions sold that year; condition and kilometres move the price a lot.
- 2024–25: 604 km range (claimed), 127 kW fast charging (CCS2). Figures for the Air Long Range. Air Standard Range: 58.3 kWh, 436 km, about 100 kW DC. Earth and GT-Line Long Range: 81.4 kWh, 563 km, 16.2 kWh/100km. All front-drive. On sale in Australia from March 2025; 2024 means early-built cars.
2024: $36,300–$58,080 · 2025: $39,820–$62,920
Battery warranty: 7 yrs / 150,000 km, counted from when the car was first sold. Check how much is left.
Recalls in Australia (1)
All have a free fix. Check each was done: enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au or ask a dealer.
- Safety Software error can leave the instrument cluster blank or slow, hiding speed and warning lights. Free software update at a Kia dealer. The 11,567 figure covers nine Kia models (K4, Sportage, Sorento, Carnival, Tasman, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9). (2025, REC-006557)
Check before you buy
- Check which battery it has: the Air Standard Range (58.3 kWh) has much less range and slower fast charging than the 81.4 kWh Long Range cars.
- Ask a Kia dealer to confirm the instrument cluster recall (REC-006557) has been done on 2025 cars.
- Check the remaining Kia warranty (7 years, unlimited km) and get the service history stamped.
- Ask for a battery health report (state of health): how to check the battery. Take our used EV checklist too.
Full used Kia EV3 guide Is it a fair price?
Or let Pick my used car rank the options for your budget.
Road tripsCharging stops and costs on big Australian trips
Using the Air Long Range's highway range of about 453 km. Tap a trip for the stops and costs.
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These similar-sized cars at around the Kia EV3's price are due in Australia within the next few months. Timing and prices aren't final, so only wait if you can.
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Due: 2027 · Price not announced yet
Cables and extrasCharging speeds, cables and handy gear
What to buy for the EV3
- Home wall charger
- On normal single-phase home power it charges at up to 6.9 kW, so a 7 kW single-phase wall charger is all it can use. On three-phase power it can take up to 10.5 kW; that's only worth paying for if your home already has three-phase power.
- Portable charger
- Ask the dealer whether one comes with the car, as it varies by brand, dealer and model year. If not, a 10 A portable charger that plugs into a normal power point is a handy backup. Portable chargers worth buying ›
- Cables
- Type 2 plug for home and public AC charging, and CCS2 for fast chargers (the fast-charger cable is attached to the charger). A Type 2 to Type 2 cable lets you use 'bring your own cable' chargers at shopping centres, hotels and caravan parks. Type 2 cables worth buying ›
- Power things from the car (V2L)
- Yes. Up to 3.6 kW.
See the EV gear we recommend Find the right wall charger ›
More help: which cables you need · home charger costs
QuestionsHow much is a Kia EV3 in Australia? and 4 more
How much is a Kia EV3 in Australia?
The Kia EV3 starts from $47,600 + on-roads (November 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much does a Kia EV3 cost to run each week?
Charging mostly at home and driving 250 km a week, the Kia EV3 Air costs about $10.92 in Tasmania to $16.65 in South Australia, using 2026–27 default electricity prices.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Kia EV3?
A full charge of the 58.3 kWh battery costs about $14.46 to $24.43 at home, depending on your state, or about $40.81 at a public fast charger.
How long does a Kia EV3 take to charge at home?
About 8 hours from empty on a 7 kW home wall charger, or about 24 hours from a normal power point. Most owners top up overnight rather than charging from empty.
How far can a Kia EV3 go on a charge?
Claimed range is up to 604 km on the WLTP test. Expect less at highway speeds or with the air-con on.
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.
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