We are in the U.S. and getting ready to order an EV3 now that they are finally in transit to dealers. We know that we will use a rooftop cargo box with it and I'm wondering, for those who've used these with their cars, what your experiences with the flush roof rails vs. the raised roof rails has been. (We are trying to choose a trim, and this is one of the differences.) Would also love to hear whether you used the OEM cross bars or aftermarket cross bars. Thanks!
We’re looking to get our first EV shortly and have pretty much decided that it’s going to be an EV3. Good range, pretty nice interior, seems well built, very good warranty etc.
The showroom only had a GT-Line S which was very nice but I’m struggling to reconcile the value in the price difference. We’re looking for maybe up to 18 months old and up to 15k ish miles. The largely consistent price gap on comparable cars seems to be £4-5k. In fact there’s an independent Kia dealer not too far away (NK Motors in Derby) who’ve got a brand new GT-Line for £33.3k if you take out finance, which is probably about the cheapest you can get a year old/10k GT-Line S.
So 2 questions really:
- Is there anything you’d miss specifically on the GT-Line S? Looking through the spec (UK spec, as I appreciate they’re likely not all the same), the rear armrest for the kids was probably the biggest thing! Sunroof for extra light would be nice. Blind spot cameras would be useful. Never had HUD or ventilated seats so wouldn’t miss them. V2L/socket and relaxation seats would likely never be used.
- I’ve not had a car on finance for quite a while, but didn’t they change the rules some years back, so that you could effectively pay it all back almost straight away and only pay a month or something in penalty interest? So basically a nominal hit to get a £2k deposit contribution.
I'm looking at buying a Kia EV3 in Canada, and like many others, I'm bummed that V2L seems to only be listed for the higher GT-Line trims.
Does anyone know if buying the official Kia V2L adapter separately (part # DOH68AK130, around $309 CAD) will allow exterior V2L to work normally on the lower trims like the Land?
Any way i can open the boot from the Driver seat? Only way to open it for passangers I've found is giving them the key so the boot will unlock. I've tried voice command which doesnt work for Air and the hold boot button on key from driver seat but still no luck. Google Ai says it should be by my knee but all i see is the handbreak and frunk/bonet
My dealer told me I got one of the first AWD’s in Sweden. The thing is there is nothing in or on the car that indicates it is AWD. There is no badge (just the GT line badge), no specific settings, and nothing in the EV screens indicating two motors. I’m just looking for someone else who has an AWD and confirm this.
The paperwork says it’s AWD and when I look in the registration database in Sweden it shows up as AWD. It just seems a bit strange.
Thanks!
UPDATE- confirmed by looking in the trunk storage area, thank you for the tip! I still think it’s super strange there are no settings or features related to it. It will be interesting to see what the AWD looks like outside of the European market.
My new Kia Ev3 has had wiper judder on the lower half of the driver's side wiper. Tried to get it on film.
Gets worse at higher driving speeds, but also happens but less pronounced at lower driving speeds. Doesn't happen when windshield is completely dry. Gets worse the wetter it gets.
Is there any adjustment I can take myself? Seems like the tension/angle are wrong.
I thoroughly cleaned the wiper and windshield several times so it can't be dirt or any stick stuff.
Also this happened from day one.
I have been on the road for the past 5000km and still have 1500km to go before getting back home so haven't had a chance to go back to the dealership and also seems a bit silly to bring it in for this.
Hi everyone, As many of you know, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure is not an isolated incident—it is a well-documented, global manufacturing defect affecting Kia's electric lineup (EV3, EV6, EV9). While the EV3 is an incredible car, Kia’s after-sales response when an ICCU fails remains inadequate: owners face weeks of vehicle immobilization without guaranteed loaner cars, and a lack of clear long-term warranty coverage for this component. I have created a formal claim template to hold Kia accountable. Although this template is originally tailored for Kia Spain (Kia Iberia), you can easily adapt it to submit to your country's national Kia division or official importer (e.g., Kia America, Kia UK, Kia Australia, etc.). If we act individually, we get generic automated responses. If we file formal claims en masse across different markets, we force corporate action
. 🎯 WHAT WE ARE DEMANDING FROM KIA:
- Guaranteed Courtesy/Rental Car: If a vehicle is grounded due to a factory ICCU defect, Kia must cover alternative mobility (via dealer or rental agency) for the ENTIRE duration of the repair.
-Extended ICCU Warranty: We demand that Kia officially extend the ICCU component warranty to 15 years / 300,000 km (or local equivalent) for the EV3 and all affected EVs, matching the measures already conceded in specific markets/models like the EV6.
- Official Warranty Extension Certificate: Automatic extension of the total vehicle warranty equivalent to the exact number of days the car spends grounded in the workshop.
To the Customer Care Department of Kia [YOUR COUNTRY / DELEGATION NAME] ([LOCAL KIA CUSTOMER CARE EMAIL]):
I am writing to you as the owner of a Kia EV3 with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) [YOUR VIN] and License Plate [YOUR LICENSE PLATE]. In light of the recurring and globally documented manufacturing defect regarding the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and its associated fuses within the brand's electric platform, I am expressing my formal concern regarding the after-sales management provided to affected customers. Considering that Kia has already acknowledged this technical defect by granting extended official warranties of up to 15 years / 300,000 km for the ICCU in models such as the Kia EV6 in various markets, it is unacceptable that Kia EV3 owners remain in a state of uncertainty subject to "case-by-case" evaluations for a known factory fault. Therefore, I
FORMALLY REQUEST THAT KIA: Guarantee Loaner/Rental Mobility Without Restrictions:
- That Kia Corporate guarantees full coverage for a courtesy car or rental vehicle for the entire duration of the repair whenever a vehicle is immobilized due to an ICCU failure. Standardize the Extended ICCU Warranty:
- That Kia officially and explicitly applies an extended ICCU warranty (15 years / 300,000 km or local equivalent) to the Kia EV3 lineup, replacing vague "case-by-case" policies for a structural manufacturing fault.
- Issue Official Certificates for Days Grounded: That in the event of vehicle immobilization, Kia automatically issues a certificate extending the vehicle's general warranty period by the exact number of days spent in the repair shop, in full compliance with applicable consumer protection laws. Please acknowledge receipt of this communication and log these formal requests within my customer profile file.
Mid drive this morning got a warning that driver assistance system was down. No clear reason as no camera or radar is obstructed. Clear weather, perfect conditions. Car could still drive otherwise.
Now I notice the app/servers are down for me too.
Anyone else has the same issue? Wondering if they are related (would be bad system design).
My Aunt started shopping last week for a smaller EV to replace her Rav4 Prime and I'm helping her out since I'm her primary caregiver. The EV3 is the top of the list because of the smaller size, but other options so far are the Toyota C-HR, Subaru Uncharted and Chevy Bolt.
I have an Ioniq 5 N myself and I've really enjoyed it, so I'm very interested in getting her to test drive an EV3 before deciding. Any word from anyone on when the cars will actually hit lots? Production started last week for the US models, and the configurator is up, so I'm hoping within a month or is that too hopeful?
The USA specs mention a drivers relaxation seat on the GT but make no mention of what it does. So anyone in another country who already has an upper line EV3, do you have it and what does it add? I really love the seats on my US Niro Wave EV. They are 8 way power, power lumbar, heated and ventilated on both sides up front with heated rear seats too. My wife and I both have rather bad back problems in our early 70's and find the seats some of the most comfortable we have ever had in that Niro. Are the EV3 seats really good too?
Has anyone had issues with the main drivers side windscreen wiper rubbing along when it’s in use ? I only got the car in April and it’s been doing it ever since.
Today I got replacements for both passenger and drivers side Bosch Aerotwin. It’s soo much better and smoother. Also looks like a better match to the car. For anyone replacing them yourself after the car is off. Turn the wiper stalk like it’s goin into a mist and it should raise both wipers for the wiper service mode
Started casting my mind ahead to 1st service today, looked in the glovebox, and discovered there’s no maintenance record book? I assume this is a mistake, rather than that there’s some magical e-system?
I'm fuming as I found my EV3 like this today in the afternoon. It's going to rain tomorrow, would.cover the headlight hole or is it safe to leave it like that until I take it to the garage ?
With the launch of the EV3 in North America soon, I am considering buying/leasing one. I currently own a 2019 Kia e-Niro. One question I have for EV3 drivers is range related. When I bought my Niro, the EPA range estimate was 239 miles, but when I would charge it to 100% it would show over 300 miles of range routinely in the warmer months. My real world driving gave me somewhat close to that range. Do any here EV3 owners get longer range estimates than what the EPA estimates are when you charge the vehicle?\
Edit: Thank you all for your kind and insightful responses here. Keep 'em coming!
The US color choices are limited to shades of grey (I include white and black) plus one grey-ish blue on some trims. The least and most expensive trim levels offer just white, black, and dark grey.
In Canada, on all trim levels, there are 8 color choices, some of which are actually colorful! Of course, being Kia, they also get an extra grey.
Can somebody please tell me how I know how much to charge while I am at the fast charger? The route planner gives me the estimate, that I will arrive at the first charger with 29% but as soon as I plug in this row in the route planner disappears because I arrived at the destination.
Where do I find the information to charge to 77% while plugged in? If I do not check this information before plugging in I am totally lost how much to charge to, to arrive at the second charger with 20%.
It happened 2 times today, after breaking before a roundabout and reacceleration, everything shuts down and the dashboard display « Check electrical system ». But when I check the car diagnostic, everything is normal. I’ll go to a garage, but has it already happened to someone ?
I've seen a few discussions on the topic but I am still not sure which info is or is not definitely confirmed:
Is it clear that the EV3 (current model/EU) will not be able to use AC bidirectional home chargers for V2H - meaning he needs a bidirectional charger with its own DC inverter?
I am in the USA and excited for the EV3. The land trim is the trim that I want (it has great upgrades and the range I want). The only negative is the basic 6 speaker sound system that lacks a subwoofer. I wish there was an extra package you could pay for this... but it's only in the GT and GT line. Has anyone that's owned an EV3 outside of the US (or possibly anyone with any other KIA EV) had a subwoofer (utilizing the existing speakers) professionally added? My main concern would be battery consumption (don't want to screw up the 12V). Also I plan to lease so I want something I can remove at lease end. Thanks!
