The 2027 Kia EV3 is heading to Ontario dealerships with a $36,995 starting MSRP for the Light FWD, the lowest entry point in Kia’s electric range. Bolton Kia expects a lineup of ten trims split mainly by battery: the Light carries a 58.3 kWh pack, while every other version runs the 81.4 kWh battery in either front- or all-wheel drive. The all-in figure for the Light FWD works out to $39,744 once $2,185 in freight and up to $564 in other fees are included, before tax, licensing and insurance.
Range depends on which battery and drivetrain you choose. The Light FWD is rated up to 356 km, the long-range FWD trims reach up to 517 km, and the long-range AWD trims deliver up to 451 km. The first true decision point arrives at $43,495, where Wind AWD and Land FWD share a price, and a second one follows at $45,995 for Land AWD and GT-Line FWD. The GT AWD, a factory-order model at $55,995, produces 288 horsepower and 345 lb-ft, the highest output in the range.
- Match your daily distance to the battery: a 356 km Light FWD suits shorter loops, while the 517 km FWD trims cover longer Ontario commutes with room to spare.
- Choose between traction and content at $43,495, since Wind AWD brings dual-motor grip and Land FWD brings a sunroof, synthetic leather and a power liftgate.
- Note the small ride-height difference: GT-Line and GT-Line Limited sit at 157 mm of ground clearance, compared with 150 mm on Light, Wind and Land.
- Plan around the full cargo picture, from the 25-litre front trunk to 740 litres behind the rear seats and as much as 1,600 litres with the seatbacks folded.
- Ask Bolton Kia about arrival timing by trim, since the GT AWD is ordered from the factory and may follow the rest.
Kia positions the EV3 below the EV4 and EV5 as its most accessible electric SUV in Canada. All-wheel drive across most of a subcompact EV lineup remains uncommon, which makes the EV3’s trim structure worth studying before arrivals begin.
