2027 Kia EV3 range and charging cost
Range, Wind AWD
280 miles
- Energy use
- 33.0 kWh/100 mi
- Efficiency
- 103 MPGe
21 miles below the median of 44 EVs with a range (2027).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Default power rate: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07.
Range of 44 EVs, 2027
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind AWD | AWD | 280 | 33.0 | 103 | $16.81 | $720 |
| Land AWD | AWD | 280 | 33.0 | 103 | $16.81 | $720 |
| GT-Line AWD | AWD | 280 | 33.0 | 103 | $16.81 | $720 |
| GT AWD | AWD | 280 | 33.0 | 103 | $16.81 | $720 |
Charging cost
Wind AWD, 33.0 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.81
- Per mile
- 6.0 cents
- Per month
- $60
- Per year
- $720
- Median 2027 SUV: 22 mpg, 19.8 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,652 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 42 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Wind AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 33.0 | $6.00 |
| 300 miles | 99.0 | $18.01 |
| 500 miles | 165.0 | $30.01 |
| 1,000 miles | 330.0 | $60.03 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $52
- Per year
- $624
- Miles a month
- 867
Wind AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Best trim | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kia EV3 | Wind AWD | 280 mi range | Same trim | |
| 2027 Kia Niro | LX FWD | 50 mpg | Same trim | |
| 2027 Jeep Compass | Trailhawk 4WD | 26 mpg | Same trim | |
| 2027 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Hybrid Premium AWD, 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2027 Nissan Rogue | S FWD | 32 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Chevrolet Equinox | LT FWD | 27 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 GMC Terrain | Elevation FWD | 26 mpg | Same trim |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ