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Kia EV3 Starts at $29,890 as Electric Sales Climb

Households shopping for an electric SUV now have a lower-priced entry point in Kia's 2027 EV3 lineup.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

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Kia sold 80,008 vehicles in the U.S. in October, its best October ever, as electrified sales rose 112% and its new $29,890 EV3 reached showrooms. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Kia sold 80,008 vehicles in the United States in October, its best October sales month ever and up 16% year over year. The company also began showing its new 2027 EV3 entry-level electric SUV in showrooms nationwide after it went on sale in mid-August.

Why it matters

Electrified and hybrid vehicles drove the growth, with electrified sales up 112% and hybrid sales up 114% year over year, both setting sales records. For households weighing an electric SUV, the EV3 gives a lower-priced entry point into the electric segment, though buyers should compare its range and price against their own driving needs.

The base 2027 EV3 Light starts at $29,890 and uses a 58.3 kWh battery with up to 221 miles of range. Kia's 2027 EV9 starts at $54,990, and its EV9 sales are up 5% year to date while EV6 sales are down 39%.

The players

Kia

Kia is a South Korean automaker whose US lineup includes the EV3, EV6, and EV9 electric models alongside its hybrid and gasoline vehicles.

The details

Kia's October gains came from electrified and hybrid models rather than from its full lineup, with electrified sales rising 112% and hybrid sales rising 114% year over year. The EV3 entered the market in mid-August as the brand's new entry-level electric SUV, and the base EV3 Light's 58.3 kWh battery delivers up to 221 miles of range. Kia has posted six consecutive months of record-breaking sales, and it expects that momentum to carry into the fourth quarter and into 2027.

Timeline

  1. Mid-August 2026: The 2027 EV3 went on sale.

  2. October 2026: Kia sold 80,008 vehicles in the US, its best October ever.

  3. November 3, 2026: Kia announced its October sales results on Tuesday.

  4. Q4 2026: Kia expects its sales momentum to continue.

The Home Front

The EV3's arrival extends Kia's electric lineup to a lower starting price than the $54,990 EV9, which matters for households shopping for an electric SUV without a luxury-level budget. The divergence between EV9 growth and EV6 decline shows that buyers are not moving uniformly toward every electric model.

If you are considering an electric SUV, compare the EV3 Light's 221-mile range and $29,890 starting price against your typical daily driving and your home charging setup. Have a licensed electrician assess any home charger installation before you buy, since it involves electrical work.

The takeaway

Kia's record October shows that electrified and hybrid models are now a major share of household vehicle choices. Before committing to an electric model, confirm that a licensed electrician can support the charging you need at home.

Further reading

For more on the models driving this shift, browse our Electric Vehicles coverage.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Electrek.

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