ElmerKia EV3: charging, range and cost
The Kia EV3 charges from 10 to 80% in about 29–31 minutes at a rapid charger and realistically drives about 218–319 km between charging stops. Charging from 10 to 80% costs about DKK 54–77 at home at night and about DKK 150–212 at a rapid charger.
Versions
List price from the brand's Danish price list. The range is realistic (not WLTP). Cost per 100 km charging at home at night. Copenhagen–Aalborg: the app's trip plan with the cheapest charging stops.
| Version | Price | Battery | Range | Rapid charger | 10–80 % | 100 km at home | Copenhagen–Aalborg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 249,999 kr | 55 kWh | 311 km | 101 kW | 29 min | 25 kr | 2 stops · 17 min · DKK 77 |
| Long Range | 274,999 kr | 78 kWh | 456 km | 128 kW | 31 min | 24 kr | 1 stops · 3 min · DKK 15 |
What does the electricity cost?
With 15,000 km a year, 80% charged at home at night and 20% at rapid chargers, electricity costs about DKK 4,900–5,100 a year. If you charge everything at rapid chargers without a subscription, it is about DKK 67–69 per 100 km against DKK 24–25 at home.
The car guide compares the full yearly cost with a petrol, diesel and hybrid car, and the price guide works out the electricity for your address.
About the figures
Consumption and charging curve from Open EV Data; where the car is not there, the figures are an estimate based on WLTP. Electricity at home is the night-time average with the national average grid tariff; rapid charging is today's typical pay-as-you-go price with the nationwide providers.
Questions and answers
How long does it take to charge a Kia EV3?
From 10 to 80% takes about 29–31 minutes at a powerful enough rapid charger. At home with 11 kW a full charge takes several hours, so most people charge overnight.
What does it cost to charge a Kia EV3?
From 10 to 80% costs about DKK 54–77 at home at night and about DKK 150–212 at a rapid charger without a subscription (typical price today). With 15,000 km a year and 80% charged at home, electricity costs about DKK 4,900–5,100 a year.
How far can a Kia EV3 go on one charge?
Realistically about 311–456 km from full to empty, and about 218–319 km between charging stops on a long trip (80% → 10%). The WLTP figure is 436–604 km.