Nigel G drives a KIA EV3 Air Long Range 78kWh 2025, standard spec.
This is Nigel’s second electric car, he’s owned the EV3 less than a year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 310 miles range from an 80% charge.
Why did you choose the Kia EV3?
Long range & good features.
Positives
- Auto+ regen
- not bad to drive!
Negatives
- Too big (for me)
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
AUTO regen, adaptive cruise & infotainment.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Kia EV3
AUTO regen!
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
Batteries don’t last long.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Kia EV2, Hyundai Inster & Kia PV5.
Home charging unit
(Original) Ohme
Electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Intelligent Go
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
IONITY, InstaVolt are too expensive now. Others are generally unreliable and too complex.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Kia EV3
Running costs very low compared to petrol or diesel.
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