Kia EV3 Electric (Hyundai / Kia)
Electric · 2024–now
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All about the Kia EV3All about the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine
The Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine was fitted to the Kia EV3 (2024–now). In the EU that is 100.0 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 204 hp, 68 hp.
Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
No typical faults on record.
Service plan for this engine
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,050–4,300. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Kia EV3 with the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Versions of this engine in the Kia EV3
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric150 kW (204 hp) | 93.6 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric50 kW (68 hp) | 3.3 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric | 3.1 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Other models with the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine
Kia Niro 2016–Hyundai Ioniq 2016–2022Hyundai Kona I 2017–2023Hyundai Ioniq 5 2021–Kia EV6 2021–Hyundai Kona II 2023–
Sources and notes
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
- oeamtc.at
- insideevs.de
- fleetworld.co.uk
- ecomento.de
- giga.de
- electrive.com
- static.nhtsa.gov
- carcomplaints.com
- m.carcomplaints.com
- insideevsforum.com
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026