If you live in the country and tend to get power cuts, Vehicle to Load is brilliant!. During the last storm, with creative use of extension leads, had the fridge, freezer, microwave, some portable lights and the TV running off an Ioniq 5 for 3 days, fantastic.

@MrSGL21

28 күн бұрын

really? i ran a 5k ac, tv, computer, and fridge for 8 days off a champion 2k cube generator that i paid $250 for.

@MGcyclist

28 күн бұрын

A petrol generator - I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole - so last century 😂

@patriotbarrow

28 күн бұрын

@@MrSGL21 How good is your $250 generator as a car?

@MrSGL21

27 күн бұрын

@@patriotbarrow how good is an ev as a generator? Hint it doesn't produce power it only stores it.

@MrSGL21

27 күн бұрын

@MGcyclist tell us all how you've never without electricity for more than a few hours without telling us you've never been without electricity for more than a few hours.

I have used V2L quite a bit since owning an Ioniq 5. My camping gear is now electric ( induction hob and fridge), used V2L in a couple of power cuts to keep the freezer and fishtank going, plus sometimes use it as a cheap energy source to heat my home office when it's just me at home (using stored overnight electric in the day), so I don't think it is a gimmick and is a must have for me now. Ev3 is now a contender for my next EV, thanks for the video.

Kia, Hyundai are setting the standard for solid, reliable well thought out EV’s.

I'm beginning to think that Kia have really nailed it with their EV offerings, overtaking Audi (who really haven't), Mercedes (not quite there yet) and BMW (almost there) on the way.

@juneaaahn6826

27 күн бұрын

Germans art behind in EVs that's why EU postponed their scheduled transition to the non emission cars....anyway German car heyday is over the hill n getting to the end.

@Finglebat

27 күн бұрын

I think Renault are also turning out some nice EVs, Mégane, Scenic, the lovely '5' and even '4' which is on the horizon. I am looking forward to seeing the Skoda Elroq and Epic too. But with cars like the Kia, why would you look at VW group (maybe excluding the upcoming Skoda's), BMW or Mercedes?

This KIA EV3 is so electrifyingly beautiful. Wow!!

Can't wait to see it in real. I'm waiting for a nice small EV with a decent range for a long time! I hope they'll sell it in Canada

She had me at "never have to pay subscriptions for options"

@oliver90owner

27 күн бұрын

Which bit befuddled you? Need a definition of ‘subscriptions’?

@shaywhelan1

27 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner Some manufacturers are charging monthly subscriptions for options such as sat nav, heated seats. Kia are stating they will not do that.

@oliver90owner

27 күн бұрын

@@shaywhelan1 I know that. From your post I thought you didn’t. Apologies for not understanding your posting.

@MNM2884nick

20 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner Chevy is charging customers after 8 years of ownership to use some of the infotainment system.. truly a scummer thing. For that reason alone, I am just leaning on kia. I just wish toyota put a focus on EV.

We had a power cut a week ago and being able to plug the fridge freezer into the car would have been very useful

@aarong9378

28 күн бұрын

You can do the same with a 12V inverter. Attach it to your car's 12V battery and turn the car on. This works particularly well with EVs since the traction battery will charge the 12V battery as necessary. Perfect for emergencies.

Will be a top seller in no time.

KIa is certainly kicking a lot of goals these days and I am looking forward to driving one when they arrive in Australia. Vehicle to load is a fantastic option and yes I would use it regularly: camping, as an integrated power source through my smart meter when the the grid prices go through the roof. It should be one of the most important options for consumers, and yes, European manufacturers are laggards in that space.

Looks like a great car that will do so well in the UK. Kia are fantastic in the EV space.

V2H (Vehicle to Home) and V2G (Vehicle to Grid) is very important to me and a must have. This car looks amazing, I love it and will order a test drive as soon as it's available.

@Orange_Manbaby

26 күн бұрын

Reading Kia’s press release it only has V2L.

There's so much to like about this car, looks, practicality, range, BUTTONS and tech. Kia really are on top of their EV game. If I had to be picky I prefer the charge flap to be on the front, no heads up display (?) and the DC charging speed is a bit slow (tho this will preserve the battery) but meh. I like the narrower screens...when driving you can rest your fingers on the top of the screen and use your thumb. I'm really not into big screens Just take my money now!

@oliver90owner

27 күн бұрын

Charging point should be on the rear, IMO. Reverse into the charging space and make your first move, afterwards, a safe one. (drive out frontwards!)

@stevewest131

27 күн бұрын

@@oliver90owner I prefer front tbh but rear would be fine. I don't really see the logic in a side charge point. Not a deal breaker tho, lovely car

@oliver90owner

27 күн бұрын

@@stevewest131 Tesla’s are on the side and are perfectly OK, I might suggest. Not a problem for them. Mine is on the side. Only a problem is my drive is not quite wide enough… I suppose sensible side positioning is on the driver side but I don’t think think that holds true for all models. Compromises, compromises, but driving forwards from a parking spot is an important safety factor. There are other safety points in reverse parking. Proper drivers reverse park wherever/whenever possible. Supermarket carparks are the worst for encouraging frontwards parking.

Reminds me of a Bertone Citroen concept. It’s a great looking and distinctive car.

Nice. And thank God it hasn’t got the dated Tesla 1 screen no button nonsense.

Your question on V2L and V2G. V2L is definitely very useful, no need to elaborate. V2G is a bit more controversial. First, the special V2G chargers are as expensive as a home battery that fits on a hybrid inverter. Second, if the car battery is an LFP it would probably not hurt the life, but a ternary battery... I'm not sure if you want to limit the life of it for using as a home battery. If it drives as the 9, this 3 with the 81 kWh battery and a 600km range is going to be a killer. This is a car I'd want to buy.

@Orange_Manbaby

20 күн бұрын

The EV3 actually only has v2l. Most now believe there will be no real battery degradation when discharging and recharging at such low rates for v2g

Looks a good size for families. Would prefer a non-SUV body style, but I like a lot of the details and styling of it.

@MrMysto

12 күн бұрын

Same

One of my favorite features is vehicle to load and at this price it is fantastic!

Looks like a winner. Waiting for more details.

A great review on the EV3 Ginny, oh and as I am watching this on Saturday evening, I'm sure that by now, your concerns about Man Utd's recent performance has been well and truly quashed with a few glasses of your favourite, after watching the FA Cup :-)

22kW AC is impressive for a 'budget' car. If this were BYD it would be 7kW. Looking forward to seeing this in Australia.

@animationcreations42

28 күн бұрын

22kW is the reason the Zoe is the only small EV that interests me (other than the Smart Fortwo!).

@wcrash9361

27 күн бұрын

Will have to be Under $40000 AUD to compete

@HuyTranimal

27 күн бұрын

@@wcrash9361 no chance 🤣 under 40 you're looking at the Chinese brands like MG, GWM and BYD. Wish it were under 40. More like high 50 starting.

@wcrash9361

27 күн бұрын

@@HuyTranimal in that case it will not sell well

Vehicle to load is great for me, useful when camping, my garden tools. Vehicle to grid will be perfect too

Thank for a great preview. The bit which caught my eye was vehicle to grid. We have a battery installation at home of about the size of the entry level EV3. Being able to double that by using the car in extremis (we get power cuts about 4 times a year) really appeals. Apart from that I would probably want a 4WD option which I could get with Smart or Mini at a price.

Thought the front seats were going to spin around like second row in Ev9?

Charge port location is North American NACS friendly, well done Kia we need a vehicle that can pull up to a Tesla Version 3 supercharger without any issues especially being a 400volt design battery pack, 30 minutes 10-80 is just fine, give us road trippers time to grab a bit and go to the Lue!

I like it and will consider it in the future. Charging is a bit slow though

Any body know how many watts the onboard inverter puts out? And, is it a pure sine wave inverter?

Interesting proposal, i believe Is a Boxy versione of the Niro , unfortunately the charging at right Is blocking usage in small european garages . I choose Niro for thi reason wirh plug in front , bad booking but useful

the only reason I'd be likely to use V2L is to keep the freezer going in a long power cut, and it'd have to be a long one. I wouldn't use v2g at all with current battery chemistries.

amazing car, the only drawback for me is the 100 k charging power, hope it makes 200k soon

Oh I love this car 😍 So my head (or wallet) is saying "wait for the Citroen eC3 and see what thta is like" (I realise apples and oranges) My heart is saying, "get down the Kia showroom and put down a deposit... NOW!" Well another car to add to my 'test drive list', a couple of years ago there was little choice, now we are not only getting exciting cars but also affordable cars. Thanks electrifying team for a great review.

Love the looks of this will certainly be on my list along with the EX30 when I look to change later this year. Not sure when it will be available to test drive or order though?

@riaz8783

25 күн бұрын

I've been in an EX30 and it is hopeless for rear legroom and foot room. Even the shorter Mini Aceman seems to have it beat.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Man United vs Palace game. Sincerely a Palace fan.

Did I just hear the Kia Starmer lights?!

the price of the larger battery one ??

YAY for the buttons! It even has my preferred side-by-side cupholders. If consumer don't need to haul big loads or big families, it'll be a winner. I don't perceive that it has a heads-up display, and I don't know if it has a digital rear view mirror. These are both great features that I've grown to love. Hahaha! I see that you took a "clap" leaf out of Nicola's book. The top-of-the-line range is outstanding, but the charging speed could be better, like in other E-GMP siblings. I hope they'll be building them on this side of the pond in the factory due to open in Q4 this year.

@vulpixelful

27 күн бұрын

You could probably get an aftermarket HUD

@isu-easytax

13 күн бұрын

Not only HUD, but all options for ev9 are included - in Korea Fortunately, the price was released in Korea, and it's cheaper than Kona ev

Looks very nice. I really like Kia's design language with their EV range, although the upcoming facelifted EV6 doesn't look as good as the previous one imo. Be interested to see how the EV3 compares to my Peugeot e2008, which I would also consider to be a compact SUV rival, although you didn't mention it. I'll be checking the EV3 out when it's available - when will it be available?

V2 grid!? That's very good

@SideQuestStijn

18 күн бұрын

V2 load

@akf2000

17 күн бұрын

@@SideQuestStijn she said to grid, which I was very surprised by, was this a mistake

I have never really liked Korean design, especially not Hyundai. But this thing does look just amazing! Well done KIA.

@JohnLee-db9zt

27 күн бұрын

What is Korean design? 🙄

@Finglebat

27 күн бұрын

I liked the Kia Soul, weird enough to be different, I just never liked the interior. I also liked the Skoda Yeti too, but that was not electrified. I guess I like boxy looking vehicles because a Defender is also up their on my list.

@kimmeddies6689

26 күн бұрын

Man that turned Kia/Hyundai design around was Peter Schreyer, ex VAG/

Battery to home is vital, using the car as a domestic battery makes the most sense to me.

@geraldh.8047

28 күн бұрын

Do you live in rural Africa where power cuts are all the time or in North Korea?

@sooncheolyoon759

27 күн бұрын

@@geraldh.8047 Happens quite often in America. It just happened last night to me.

@Cyrribrae

27 күн бұрын

​​@@geraldh.8047power cuts do happen. But I want it for EVERY DAY charging. Run my house when my electricity rates are high during the day, recharge at night when it's cheap. Or maybe you have solar and you want to store some of that for use in the evening. Those are uses I would do nearly every day. And if I need to jump in the car and go somewhere, I can still just go do that. That said, there's no indication that this car will be able to do that yet. The systems haven't done to market yet. So we'll see.

@acceleratedriving

27 күн бұрын

@@geraldh.8047great in event of power cuts of course but using car battery for the house means charging car battery with low cost off peak or free solar electricity then run the house for days. It’ll be a game changer and …. Very useful in event of power cut.

@geraldh.8047

27 күн бұрын

​@@Cyrribrae There is one car that can already do this. The Ford F150. The necessary home integration hardware to actually use this will cost you about ~10k$. Why the hell would you want this? You will NEVER be able to make that back just by charging cheaper and running your house during the day. With Tesla Cybertruck it's cheaper IF you already have a powerwall but since you probably don't - cost is also about ~10k$. Why are you willing to spend a third or a fourth of the price of the EV3 on this?

A better review than the Fully Charged Show. Well done Ginny 😊

@riaz8783

25 күн бұрын

Fully Charged has been naff for a while. Way too much filler in their videos

@sbomorse

23 күн бұрын

@@riaz8783 granted, however I cannot stand Nicola reviews.

I wonder why they made this one front drive, maybe to a litte bit more of boot space?

V2L and V2G brilliant if your home optimised to suit. but bi-directional chargers are expensive.

Is this replacing the Niro EV? Or will they co-exist?

They’re not headrests! They are HEAD RESTRAINTS! To help prevent whiplash injuries in a rear end collision.

@MauiWauiPineappleExpress

27 күн бұрын

YAH duhhh!>

Vehicle to home charging is a feature I desire greatly. Not just in power emergencies, but to adjust my home power usage to when rates are cheap from the grid. Even better if it will talk to solar panels and work as a mobile/versatile everyday energy storage solution. Most cars spend 90%+ parked. I'd like to put that to use at least a little

@zazhou

26 күн бұрын

Car manufacturers should develop car roofs with embedded solar. Van roofs will obviously have more roof square meters.

Could anyone please test the boot space with a guitar (full size acoustic in a case/electric in flight-safe case) and just let me know if it can fit in the boot? I'm fed up of cars with silly proportions that mean using the back seat for such valuable items. I've seen some people use golf-clubs, but that's far too small to be a good test.

how is the different levels of regeneration NEW TECH. i have 3 levels to choose from in my Honda E

Can you actually plug the kettle in inside the car though?

This will sell by the ship load to london Uber drivers. How will the NMC chemistry stand up over time compated to LFP?

When will it be appearing in UK showrooms? I'm not sure if we should be holding off on getting our new car until we can at least try it. Shame the cupholders are placed so inconveniently low - as bad as the Scenic

Looks amazing, and another great video 😊😊❤❤

I have watched a lot of your videos and I like them incl this one. However would be nice if you also mention the distance in kilometer. Thanks :)

@colinsuter6888

28 күн бұрын

Multiply by 0.6…

A friend had a E Niro with V2L and with it, he was able to support an event, powering a laptop and printer.

That is a nice video review, thanks. We like that EV. Wonder what it will cost. We would have loved to have that V2H and V2G in our new Citroën ë-C3 Max, That was something we were waiting for, but no EV in 2024 that we could afford has it. Possibly the Renault 5 E-tech, but that is due to arrive in a year, and only the €32.000 version has it. And that has a NMC battery, witch is not our favorite. V2L would be a gimmick, that we would probably never use.

I’m not sure where KIA fits in the car brand league these days. They certainly make some superb EVs and seem to be the upcoming car brand that’s quite out there. Seeing more and more on the road. I have an EV6 and I think it’s absolutely brilliant making the swap to an electric vehicle a breeze. Couldn’t have imagined myself buying a KIA a few years ago where it would def have been and Audi or BMW for me.

i really love the design, nice job Kia !

Great job. I like the EV3. As an American I say, Kia can you make a midsize pickup truck?

V2L is not a gimmick, I have an allotment (pea patch) and have replaced my mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer & tiller with mains electric versions. I only have to charge one battery and no more blisters trying to start them in the spring, no more smelly petrol spills and oil leaks on the boot floor. When I'm on the road for work I have one of those 1-cup filter coffee makers that saves me quieing at Costa and paying through the nose, I plug it into the 3-pin under the rear seat.

KIa is getting better and better with every new model!

Why the constant comparison to the EV9? Does the UK not get the much more similar Kia EV5?

@Harhawink

28 күн бұрын

Constan comparison for sure because you get very much the same tehnologies and features as in the flagship EV9 but in a smaller size and way smaller budger. EV5 will be available for sure, but later.

@francoisg3500

28 күн бұрын

The EV5 is due launch in the U.K. next year.

@kimmeddies6689

26 күн бұрын

Not sure as I think the EV9 looks like it has been designed by a 6yr old, this is going in the right direction, but not there yet. It’s big let down will be dealer/manufacture support

Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of other manufacturers

V2L and V2G will definitivly be used! I will plug it in as a power source to my off-grid cabin instead of using the generator :D

@oliver90owner

27 күн бұрын

At probably less than a third of daytime electricity to charge the battery, it could easily be cheaper to run items from the car instead of the mains - even with the associated power conversion losses. Def cheaper than any fossil powered generator.

My son in law has a emote garage with no power, very handy being able to use V2L for power tools when needed. Not every tool comes with a battery.

Are you sure "the Megane can match it" in terms of interior space? You have so much leg room there in the back, while Megane is known to be almost impossible to sit in the back by adults. It looks like strikingly more room in the back for the Kia.

EV3 GT Line with HUD and EV3 silver wheels please. The black wheels of the GT Line are just way too much black, or EV3 LR with HUD and GT Line Steering wheel.

it appears the closest competitor is the EX30, at least here in the US. some say Solterra/bz4x but Kia always offers more than the comp.

@musicmoviesandgames2004

27 күн бұрын

Good news, this car was green lit for the USA

@SuperPandalf

26 күн бұрын

To me, the Megane is a much closer equivalent. Almost identical length, boot capacity and interior space. But Megane is let down by the limited battery capacity. This EV3 shoots straight to the top of my bucket list for when my eNiro gets retired next year.

Vwhicle to grid is good. Other than that and hopefully lower price the Niro EV seems more spacious with pretty much all the same tech and facility, including vehicle to load inside and out.

I use V2L pretty much daily on my Ioniq 5. It powers loads of stuff in my house throughout the day and then I charge the car using cheap energy rates at night, I have used it to power the lawn mover and for many camping trips. It is a major consideration for my next EV that the car has to have V2L. I cannot fathom why cars like the ID Buzz do not have it - that is the perfect EV on the market for camping. VW have missed a trick there.

Do you know braked towing limit? Kia video shows it towing a boat on a trailer so surely better than the 750kg average for other EVs.

First and yes I need this EV

I love It... but... my complaints... charging port in wrong place, battery chemistry NMC, no LFP available and if price will be so close to EX30... I'll take EX30 :)

Frankly, the Megane (you say it is the only one to compete with the roomy interior of the EV3) is really cramped inside, you had maybe the new scenic in mind? 🤔

i'm glad to see that Kia is not falling down the bar soap design hole. But I noticed that some other companies are starting to follow sued with Kia, and what I would call storm trooper chic. That is the say, the designs of the Kia, some BMWs, the Subaru/Toyota electric vehicles, all kind of remind me of a first order Star Wars storm trooper helmet. That's not a dig, but it just goes to prove that there are styling trends that seem to jump across different car manufacturers. I will say, I much prefer this to the soap because it seems like it's easier to execute unique details in this style that it is in that style.

I wonder if it has camp mode, dog mode or trailer hitch...

Its a box, only very slightly different to every other suv box on the road. We love our current diesel Kia but its replacement will probably be the Cupra Born as it has some style and imagination.

Looks different I suppose. Just don’t need another SUV. Can’t we have some normal cars from Kia?

@marvin3935

27 күн бұрын

SUV is the new normal, especially for a world car built and offered in so many regions.

@JSH-do5qf

25 күн бұрын

If you read the size details, you might regard it a bigger muscle hatchback.

The pistachio green is rather nice indeed

Got hyundai ev5 coffee machine goes everywhere 😊 we also have eletric hot plate for them sausage eggs and bacon butties hum hum❤

Kia EV3 suppose to be around USD25k, but now i am not sure it will price like that anymore

@bullshitbingo2259

28 күн бұрын

It never supposed to. Kia announced early on that the EV3 will be starting at $/€33-35k

@zych84

27 күн бұрын

@@bullshitbingo2259 exactly... EV2, yes, but EV3 no.

@jamesvandamme7786

25 күн бұрын

@@zych84 How about incentive if they build it in Georgia?

I'll be interested to see Hyundai's equivalent as they will be higher class as it was with the Kona vs the Niro, think Hyundai dictate to Kia they release first then Hyundai come out but then Genesis behind both of them with their luxury suite and of course at the price. Not the first tray, think F150 lightning was first with the laptop tray. Let's get Mike in this car for those of us that are in the 6'+ bracket mind you Jack has reviewed this on Fully Charged as well so that'll be the one for us taller folk to check out. So which EV5 or EV3 will replace the Niro is the next question for Kia.

So sleek and dynamic

BMW are starting to look like old Kia cars. And Kia is killing it out there. If someone would’ve told me I’d rather drive a KIA EV3 than a similar BMW even if I get them for free I’d have called them crazy haha

We will be looking at a new EV in about 12 months' time. The Renault Scenic e-Tech is the current favourite but we will definitely look at this one

Lovely looking, lots of nice features and practical car. At times the presenter did a very good job when describing the car. I didn’t like it at first because the introduction which felt rather condescending. It does depend on how much the drive away costs really are. Front wheel drive is does not appeal much however.

Very impressed with your choice of football team Ginny👍

Looks great but dont like white seats and why no AWD version

That's the first EV I'd be interested in. I like it

My first car was a very similar colour…😳 Did you notice when you were sat in the back there were 2x Cybermen sat in front of you…🤔 Have they suggested a “when” yet… as I was interested in the Renault 5 two years ago but no sign LOL …

@Finglebat

27 күн бұрын

😂 🤖

I hope they don’t try to replace the Niro with this. Love my Niro Ev 2023

@UltraJaff

28 күн бұрын

I think the Niro EV will eventually be phased out but it’s got a facelift upcoming so it’s not going anywhere for a while

@The_Observer72

28 күн бұрын

It’s all about the price. No one is gonna pay more for Niro EV than EV3. Hopefully long range battery will not be overpriced.

Another great video presented by "Casual Spice"!

You mention the Megane but this is more comparable to the Volvo XC40 or the new Renault Scenic which quotes a WLTP of 380 miles.

This shows another significant step forward both on tech and with pricing, the developments in the next few years to compete with this will only make the market exciting

@Orange_Manbaby

27 күн бұрын

No real tech advances tbh.

@thedreamfactory6964

22 күн бұрын

What tech are you talking about? I saw nothing new. And it doesn't fast charge and it is not the quicker of the line. Just a normal, good looking ev. Nothing more, nothing less.

Just needs your trademark "cupholder test" Ginny 😊

From Australia: is there a powerpoint in the boot? I use a folding mobility scooter and it would be handy to charge it whilst driving...

Any mention of towing?

@Orange_Manbaby

27 күн бұрын

Yes both models tow.

I wonder why it's a 54kwh battery and not 64kwh for standard level entry

@Orange_Manbaby

27 күн бұрын

It’s 58

A very nice car with plenty of utility and a rear wiper! Wish the starting price was more in the 27K range

@Orange_Manbaby

27 күн бұрын

A Niro petrol is £29k.

I like the mini ironing board.

Did she mention that it´s V2X?