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Verdict
SUV électrique compact de 204 ch, en batterie de 58 ou 81 kWh (jusqu'à 605 km WLTP), au coffre de 460 litres. Euro NCAP lui donne 4 étoiles en équipement de série et 5 avec le pack de sécurité optionnel : vérifiez que l'exemplaire en est équipé. Caradisiac a relevé en 2025 des pannes du module de charge ICCU qui déchargent la batterie 12 V ; une mise à jour logicielle a été déployée par Kia, mais des propriétaires disent avoir eu la panne de nouveau. Modèle récent : peu de recul.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €36,935 – €41,490
- Monthly cost
- €521
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 204 (81 kWh).
204 (58 kWh)
Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Autonomie standard : batterie de 58,3 kWh (55 kWh utiles), 436 km WLTP, 14,9 kWh/100 km, charge rapide jusqu'à 101 kW (Fiches-auto).
204 (81 kWh)
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 204 hp · 14.9 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Autonomie longue : batterie de 81,4 kWh (78 kWh utiles), 605 km WLTP, 14,9 kWh/100 km, charge rapide jusqu'à 120 kW (Fiches-auto).
Market prices
€36,935 – €41,490
Indicative range: 2025 à 2026, médianes par année de 38 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €36,935 – €41,490 (2025 to 2026) | €40,490 | — | — |
| Germany | €37,082 – €42,278 (2025 to 2026) | €41,790 | +3 % | 162 |
| Belgium | €32,495 – €41,759 (2025 to 2026) | €35,995 | -11 % | 11 |
| Spain | €29,454 – €35,500 (2024 to 2026) | €32,300 | — | 33 |
| Italy | €32,000 – €39,900 (2025 to 2026) | €37,500 | -7 % | 16 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
ICCU et batterie 12 V déchargée
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCaradisiac rapporte, d'après des groupes de propriétaires, des pannes de l'ICCU (le composant qui gère la recharge) qui empêchent la batterie 12 V de se charger et immobilisent la voiture ; un propriétaire cite deux pannes en 1 300 km. Kia France indique qu'une mise à jour OTA de l'ICCU est disponible depuis avril 2025, mais plusieurs témoignages disent que la panne est revenue après la mise à jour. Aucun rappel officiel n'était annoncé au moment de l'article.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 204 (58 kWh), 204 (81 kWh)
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia EV3”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 (58 kWh) | 55 kWhusable | 436 km WLTP | — | 23 min (101 kW) |
| 204 (81 kWh) | 78 kWhusable | 605 km WLTP | — | 27 min (120 kW) |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2024 Kia EV3 (2 years old) keeps about 95% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Electricity | €33 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €25 |
| Depreciation | €405 |
| Total per month | €521 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Electricity€33
204 (81 kWh) version: combined consumption of 14.9 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.
14.9 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €33
Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€25
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€405
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Kia EV3 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander à un concessionnaire Kia si la mise à jour logicielle de l'ICCU a été installée et si la voiture a déjà subi une panne de batterie 12 V.
- Vérifier que le pack de sécurité (aides à la conduite) est présent : sans lui, Euro NCAP donne 4 étoiles au lieu de 5.
- Tester une recharge en courant alternatif et en charge rapide, et surveiller les messages d'alerte au tableau de bord.
- Relever l'autonomie affichée à pleine charge et contrôler l'état de santé de la batterie de traction.
- S'assurer de la garantie constructeur restante et de son transfert au nouveau propriétaire.
Questions to ask the seller
- La mise à jour de l'ICCU a-t-elle été effectuée, et la voiture a-t-elle déjà été immobilisée par une batterie 12 V déchargée ?
- La voiture est-elle équipée du pack de sécurité (aides à la conduite) ?
- Quelle batterie (58 ou 81 kWh) et quelle autonomie réelle observez-vous ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- €11,895 – €17,990
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- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric
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- Price
- €26,500 – €32,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €14,000 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia EV3 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Kia EV3 a-t-il un problème de fiabilité connu ?
Caradisiac a relevé en 2025 des pannes de l'ICCU qui déchargent la batterie 12 V. Kia France a déployé une mise à jour logicielle, mais des propriétaires rapportent des récidives. Le modèle est récent, le recul est limité.
Combien de stars Euro NCAP pour le Kia EV3 ?
Quatre étoiles avec l'équipement de série et cinq avec le pack de sécurité optionnel, selon Euro NCAP (mai 2025).
Quelle autonomie et quel coffre ?
Jusqu'à 605 km WLTP avec la batterie de 81,4 kWh et 436 km avec celle de 58,3 kWh ; coffre de 460 litres à l'arrière plus 25 litres à l'avant (Fiches-auto).
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