https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kia-ev3-first-drive-the-affordable-ev-we-have-been-waiting-forContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kia-ev3-first-drive-the-affordable-ev-we-have-been-waiting-forhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kia-ev3-first-drive-the-affordable-ev-we-have-been-waiting-for#u111659Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:56:21 +0000Reviewers have published their first drives of the 2027 Kia EV3, highlighting a starting price of $29,890 and up to 321 miles of range. Reviewers praise the vehicle as a top contender in the affordable electric vehicle space, offering available all-wheel drive and strong packaging. However, market availability faces hurdles, as dealer markups quickly inflate the price of the low-cost electric car up to $50,000. Critics also note that while the car brings plenty of charm, testers primarily want to drive the base model to evaluate its true entry-level appeal.Why it mattersKia built its North Ame