Kia EV3 Is Coming To America! My First Look

In this video, Dave walks the New York International Auto Show floor with Cyp from @Notch_EV to give you a first real look at the US-spec 2027 Kia EV3. While they couldn’t drive it, they take a deep dive into the fit, finish, tech, and whether this could replace the Niro EV in Kia’s lineup. You’ll see both battery options—58.3 kWh (≈220–225 EPA miles) and 81.4 kWh (up to ~320 EPA miles in FWD) – along with the E-GMP 400V architecture, offering roughly 10–80% DC fast charging in about 21-31 minutes (up to ~150 kW). FWD models are expected to do 0-60 mph in around the mid-7 second range, though there’s no official information yet on AWD performance. The video also covers trims (Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and a sportier GT). Inside, Dave checks out the dual-screen setup (with apps like YouTube), wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, powered/heated/cooled front seats, a small insulated frunk, sunroof, and a practical charge port location. A few surprises: it’s labeled a “prototype” at the show despite being on sale in Europe, and Kia reps didn’t have full details on the Nightfall Edition. He also notes the usual Hyundai/Kia 12V quirks – so it’s worth keeping a 12V charger on hand. Shoutout to our sponsor IONNA: https://www.ionna.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRZKu68-4tQIk7_3CJ_wKA/join We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel! The more subscribers we have, the more awesome opportunities we will be able to bring to you! Rivian Referral Code: KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/michael981591 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 Find all of our Amazon must-haves here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3317696d Kyle on Twitter: @itskyleconner Kyle on Instagram: @Virtualkyle For more behind the scenes content: Twitter: @Out_of_Spec Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outofspecreviews Instagram: @OutofSpecReviews Inquiries: info@outofspecstudios.com TeslaFI Referral: https://www.teslafi.com/signup.php?referred=kconner5 If you liked this video, we recommend checking out some of our other channels! Out of Spec Motoring: http://youtube.com/outofspecmotoring Out of Spec Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecreviews 00:00 - Hello & Welcome 00:39 - NY Auto Show 01:36 - Kia EV3 Positioning 03:25 - Battery Options, Range, & Charging 05:30 - Trims & Styling 07:01 - Interior & Tech 15:12 - Rear Space & Cargo 20:47 - Dave & Cyp's Final Thoughts #kia #ev3 #electriccar #newyorkautoshow