The cargo room is the standout. My only gripe is the touchscreen climate controls, which I knew going in.
EXPERT REVIEW · ELECTRIC SUV
2026 Kia EV3 review
Kia EV3: everyday electric done right. Illustrative review
9.1/10 OffLot expert score
The 2026 Kia EV3 sits near the top of its class. Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor; standard driver-assist suite. Price climbs fast with options and engine gets loud under hard acceleration, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $38,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.
What's good
- Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor
- Standard driver-assist suite
- Well-organized infotainment
- Instant, quiet acceleration
What to check
- Price climbs fast with options
- Engine gets loud under hard acceleration
- Range falls in cold weather and at highway speed
Best for: Commuters who can charge at home. Starting MSRP: $38,000.
Owner reviews · 4.7 of 5 from 3 owners
Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.
We cross-shopped three others and this won on cargo room. the touchscreen climate controls is the trade-off.
Price trend · used Kia EV3, 12 months
Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $24,838 · -0.04% last 30 days · +6.06% year over year.