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May 23, 2025

Battery baby Kia aces ANCAP

May 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Battery baby Kia aces ANCAP

Five star score keeps EV3 on par with sister electric models.

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May 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, crash test, five star, Kia NZ
March 21, 2025

Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

Now the EV3 has settled into play, can we count on also seeing its little brother here?

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March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV2, EV3, EV4, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, Slovenia
September 12, 2024

NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

Cute cubism delivers with strong claimed range, capacity credentials.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, BYD Atto3, lithiium ion, DC
May 24, 2024

Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

National distributor is very probably a starter - but has yet to confirm intent.

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May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, Volvo EX30
May 08, 2024

EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

Production version of Kia’s budget EV looks a LOT like the initial study. 

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May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Kia NZ, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, electric, Hyundai Group
October 12, 2023

Kia EV show a triple treat

October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV show a triple treat

Kia EV Day puts spotlight on two small electrics aimed at budget buyers and a larger SUV.

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October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, EV4, EV5, Kia NZ, concepts, SUV, Kia EV Day
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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