Buick Electra L7 vs Kia EV3
The Buick Electra L7 leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
L7 2026 702 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
54/100#70 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#42 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Electra L7Buick Electra L7EV3Kia EV3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+370 kW· 247%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s quicker· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+132 kW· 88%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 30%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick Electra L7 | Kia EV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick Electra L7 if
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Buick Electra L7Kia EV3
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.96Charging
10059Performance
7551Practicality
4346
How much is each in the US?
Buick Electra L7
No US price yet
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Buick Electra L7
- CLTC
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Buick Electra L7Electra L7
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick Electra L7
- Buick Electra L7
- Kia EV3
- Ahead by
- 370 kW
Which is quicker?
Buick Electra L7Electra L7
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Buick Electra L7
- Buick Electra L7
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Ahead by
- 2.1 s
Where next
- Buick Electra L7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Kia EV3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Buick Electra L7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
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