- The KIA EV3 Electric subcompact crossover receives a GT -Performance flagship
- The new EV3-GT is likely to be powered by a drive train with dual engine all-wheel drive
- The top performance can be close to 300 hp
Engineers from Kia have been tested a prototype for the GT version of the EV3 Electric subcompact crossover.
GT is the name for which Kia is used High -performance versions of its electric vehicles, which were first introduced in the EV6 GT 2023 and recently expanded to the 2026 EV9 GT.
The EV3 GT is expected to arrive at the end of this or at the beginning of next year. If the US sale approved, it will probably be debut for the 2026 model year.
The regular EV3 Was unveiled last May, but Kia still has to confirm whether it is sold in the USA in other markets, sales began at the end of last year.
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We know Lime green accents A signature design of the GT range of KIA in the cabin and in the brake packs. The wheels of the prototype seem to come from an updated Hyundai Ioniq 6, which is due at about the same time as the EV3 GT, probably only for test purposes.
The EV3 continues The flexible E-GMP platform of the Hyundai Motor Groupwhich also underpins the EV6, EV9 and several Hyundai and Genesis models, although they underpinning in a lower 600 volt specification of 400 volts (after 800 volts). The standard model has a 58.3 kWh battery, while the long-distance model is equipped with an 81.4 kWh battery. In both cases, the performance comes from a single electric motor with 201 PS, which is able to accelerate 0–62 miles per hour in about 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 105 miles per hour.
The EV3 GT is expected to retain 81.4 kWh battery But combine it with a drive train with dual motor all-wheel drive, which delivers closer to 300 hp.
Further details will probably take place soon, as Kia is planning while A will provide an update to its electrification strategy Special Kia EV day Presentation in Tarragona, Spain, on February 24th. The event will also contain the debut of an EV4 lime and a slanted rear as well as PV5 Electric van.
