[restyler]

You can now book your timeslot for a preview viewing of the EV3 when it visits your local UK dealership from August onwards (Edited)
EDIT - Found a better link on a new dedicated webpage - https://iframe.kiaelectricexperience.co.uk/

 

[Mark_T]

You can now book your timeslot for a preview viewing of the EV3 when it visits your local dealership this coming October

https://www.kia.com/uk/about/ev3-electric-experience/

The tour starts in August I believe, earliest date near me is 2nd August.

 

[restyler]

The tour starts in August I believe, earliest date near me is 2nd August.

Timeline now updated
There were just 2 timeslots at my local dealership 16:00-17:00 & 19:00-20:00
So Im guessing that with around 200 Kia dealerships in the UK, theyre probably taking the demonstrator cars to 2 or 3 dealerships per day?

 

[restyler]

I see that Kia have also started releasing a series a videos showing features of the EV3 - aimed at EV Newbies but still quite interesting.

1- POWER ON

2- SHIFT BY WIRE

3 - Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control

4 - The Charging Door

5 - Break Disk Cleaning

6 - Limitations of Surround View Monitor

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

 

[Mark_T]

Timeline now updated
There were just 2 timeslots at my local dealership 16:00-17:00 & 19:00-20:00
So Im guessing that with around 200 Kia dealerships in the UK, theyre probably taking the demonstrator cars to 2 or 3 dealerships per day?

If they are using a similar set to the one they used for the Niro EV launch I'd guess each car only gets to one location each day and the rest of the time is set-up/breakdown and travel.

 

[SolarNoid]

Amazing new look. Takes the cyber to a whole new level. That turns heads and feels like the future.

 

[Mark_T]

New detailed video review...

 

[Mark_T]

Detailed measurements here:

 

[PeterSportage]

Looking forward to seeing the spec and pricing. Hoping the UK will get the 12” HUD and built in dashcams as seen on many of the YouTube vids. If it does I’m sold. Also hoping it’s less than £40k to avoid luxury tax.ill be going for the gt line long range version.

 

[Aerofly]

Not sure you’ll see built in dash cams on the European version, as there are still countries within Europe that ban their use. It’s probably why we haven’t seen them on any other european Kias.

 

[PeterSportage]

Not sure you’ll see built in dash cams on the European version, as there are still countries within Europe that ban their use. It’s probably why we haven’t seen them on any other european Kias.

Was wondering about that. Not a dealbreaker though I wonder how Tesla cars get away with it

 

[IanB]

Was wondering about that. Not a dealbreaker though I wonder how Tesla cars get away with it

Teslas have cameras as part of the Autopilot function. I guess in regions where dashcams are not allowed they just disable the recording function in the software.

 

[PeterSportage]

Teslas have cameras as part of the Autopilot function. I guess in regions where dashcams are not allowed they just disable the recording function in the software.

Looks like I’ll be moving the dash cams from my sportage then 😂

 

[restyler]

EV3 UK pricing just announced & ordering available from 1st August
Air 58.3kWh = £32,995
Air 81.4kWh = £35,995
GT Line 81.4 kWh = £39,495
GT Line S 81.4 kWh = £42,995

 

[Ken Gillam]

So you only get V2L on the highest spec model

 

[Mark_T]

So you only get V2L on the highest spec model

We need to find out if it is just that they don't supply the adapter on the lower spec models...

I'll try to remember to ask that question on Friday at the launch event.

 

[PeterSportage]

We need to find out if it is just that they don't supply the adapter on the lower spec models...

I'll try to remember to ask that question on Friday at the launch event.

Ask about the built In cameras as well if you remember

 

[Mark_T]

Ask about the built In cameras as well if you remember

They are not there, already asked. (not listed in the published specs either).

The colour choices are not great either, we have missed out on some of the options available elsewhere.

 

[PeterSportage]

Wondering if I really need the heat pump in the uk as don’t do any long journeys so about 7-10 percent extra range in cold weather wouldn’t be a lot for me. Anybody got any tips

 

[PeterSportage]

We need to find out if it is just that they don't supply the adapter on the lower spec models...

I'll try to remember to ask that question on Friday at the launch event.

Date for me is the 30th launch event will be eager to find out if Kia are offering a contribution to the price and a low APR.