Marketed In England Starting August, Kia EV3 Sold From IDR 600 Million

Kia EV3. (Doc. Kia Global)

JAKARTA - Kia officially introduced the latest EV3 in May. This car carries a compact SUV style as well as a sophisticated feature that provides a different experience in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment.

Now, this futuristic car has arrived at the British market at competitive prices and provides it with three different variants.

Launching from Autocar, Tuesday, July 30, this manufacturer from South Korea offers three different trims, namely Air as entry-level, GT-Line which is intermediate, and GT-Line S is the top of all types.

In terms of design, all variants come with the design philosophy Opposites United which emphasizes the side of courage and creativity inspired by differences in natural values and modernity, resulting in a harmonious overall.

The inside is offered with a 12.3-inch cluster screen, a five-inch air conditioner panel, and a 12.3-inch AVN screen. In addition, there is a display that combines smooth touch operation on temperature control functions and provides clear and informative graphics.

Kia EV3 combines various environmentally friendly items to accelerate sustainability on a large scale. Recycling fabrics are applied to dashboards and door trims to create an intimate and home-like atmosphere.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is one of the most easy recycled plastics in the world, is found in various interior areas, including chairs, headliners, doorhands, decorations, floor mats.

The manufacturer also provides EV3 models with a series of safety features that provide a sense of security for its users, ranging from Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology, including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Highway Driving Assist, and Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.

Despite having a number of inequalities, all three have several differences. Such as the Water variant has a battery with a capacity of 58.3 kWh which gives a range of up to 267 miles or 429 km in one charge. This system is capable of charging with DC fast-charging 102 kW.

In addition, Kia also offers 81.4 kWh of battery packages which provide a range of 372 miles (equivalent to 598 km) which has the capacity to charge with DC 128 kW.

However, for the GT-Line and GT-Line S variants, the range has decreased by 25 miles (40 km) because it has a larger rim and added features, resulting in a range of 347 miles (558 km).

Despite its travel distance capabilities, all variants are equipped with single electric motors that have up to 200 dk of power and 283 Nm of torque driving the front wheels.

Kia EV3 will open its booking period in the UK starting August 1 with prices ranging from 32,995 pounds (Rp691.8 million) for early-type, 39,495 pounds (Rp828.1 million) on GT-Line, and GT-Line S for 42,995 pounds (Rp901.5 million).