Family crossover · Long-range compact family SUV
Tech 81.4 kWh
A remarkably roomy compact family EV with long real-world range, a practical boot and a comfortable ride; middling rapid charging, rear visibility and screen ergonomics are the main compromises.
Full review
EV Guide desk assessment, not a first-hand road test. This entry covers the Portuguese EV3 Tech with the 81.4 kWh battery and 150 kW front motor, not the cheaper 58.3 kWh Drive or newer all-wheel-drive versions sold in some markets. Kia Portugal supplies current price and model data. Razão Automóvel tested this same Tech long-range configuration in Portugal, praising realistic range, standard equipment and space while criticising price, rear visibility and the central screen. Auto Express's July 2026 European review reinforces the range, boot and ride findings, but its UK prices, trims and heat-pump availability do not transfer to Portugal. EV Guide imports no external score.
Long 563 km combined WLTP range
Large 460-litre boot plus a 25-litre frunk
Comfortable, spacious cabin in a compact footprint
128 kW rapid charging trails 800-volt Kia models
Rear visibility is restricted
Climate screen can be obscured by the steering wheel
Family + dog
The 460-litre rear boot suits a medium dog or family luggage, while the 25-litre frunk keeps cables separate. Rear space is unusually generous for a 4.30-metre car; measure a large crate before ordering.
Trips + camping
A 563 km combined WLTP figure and comfortable ride suit Portugal-to-Europe travel. The 31-minute ideal charging stop is competent rather than class-leading; weather, speed and load reduce motorway range.
City + daily life · 4.4/5
At 4.30 metres long, the EV3 remains manageable in town while carrying five people and useful luggage. Restricted rear visibility makes cameras and a test of your normal parking space worthwhile.
Cargo · 4.3/5
A square 460-litre boot, 1,250 litres with the rear seats folded and separate cable storage suit samples, cases and equipment. Confirm payload and towing needs against the Portuguese certificate before purchase.
Taxi + high mileage · 4.2/5
Rear space, the 460-litre boot and long official range fit airport and intercity work. Model charging tariffs, motorway consumption and the €41,198 purchase price against your actual shift pattern.
Details worth knowing
The 4.30-metre EV3 carries a larger boot than many longer crossovers.
Its i-Pedal system can bring the car to a complete stop without the brake pedal.
The 81.4 kWh version uses a 400-volt architecture, unlike the EV6 and EV9's faster 800-volt system.
Specification
Portugal + Europe
Portuguese market context is paired with an English-language European test. Specifications and prices are checked against the exact version reviewed here.
Alex Ingram praises the EV3's long-range battery, large boot, passenger comfort and ride quality. He finds it unexciting to drive, notes rear-seat comfort compromises and says heat-pump availability depends on trim. UK prices and specifications are not Portuguese quotations. Original EV Guide summary checked 8 September 2026; no external score or first-hand claim is imported.
André Mendes testou em Portugal o EV3 Tech de 81,4 kWh. Destaca a autonomia realista, habitabilidade, conforto e equipamento, mas critica o preço, a visibilidade traseira e o ecrã central parcialmente tapado pelo volante. Os preços históricos do ensaio não substituem o configurador atual. Resumo original verificado em 8 setembro 2026; a EV Guide não realizou o teste nem importa a pontuação.
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