- Newest year: 2027
- Electric
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- Partial model year
2027 Kia EV3 MPGe & Charging Cost
4 configurations · 103–117 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2027 Kia EV3 at a glance
The 2027 Kia EV3 has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 103–117 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Long Range FWD at 117 MPGe (29 kWh per 100 miles, 321 mi of range), about $800 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $790 to $910, a $120 difference. The Long Range FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2027 (class median $2,170 a year).
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
What the 2027 Long Range FWD costs to drive
Per month
$67
$800 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.33
Per 100 miles
$5.33
Five years
$4,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,370less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Kia EV3 MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA range 221–321 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range FWD (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 117 | 321 mi | $800 |
| Standard Range | FWD | 29 | 115 | 221 mi | $790 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 33 | 103 | 280 mi | $910 |
| Long Range GT | AWD | 33 | 103 | 280 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Long Range FWD: $2,090 in Hawaii and $550 in Louisiana, a $1,540 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2027 Kia EV3?
EPA rates the 2027 Kia EV3 at 103–117 MPGe combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Long Range FWD, is rated 117 MPGe combined (131 city / 104 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Kia EV3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Long Range FWD costs about $800 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $790–$910 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia EV3 100 miles?
About $5.33 per 100 miles for the Long Range FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.27 and $6.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia EV3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Long Range FWD is rated 131 city and 104 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 27 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Kia EV3 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Long Range FWD costs about $800 a year to fuel, $1,370 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Kia EV3?
EPA rates the range at 221–321 miles depending on configuration, and the Long Range FWD goes 321 mi. Efficiency is 29–33 kWh per 100 miles (103–117 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $790–$910 a year, or $5.33 per 100 miles for the Long Range FWD.