Kia EV3 vs Lotus Eletre
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
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
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#65 of 434 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $200,010
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+35 mi· 12%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 133%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 42%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.1 cu ft· 50%
- Power- best on this row+300 kW· 200%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Lotus Eletre |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Lotus Eletre
Range
9691Charging
5983Performance
5188Practicality
4669
How much is each in the US?
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 35 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV3
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Kia EV3
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Lotus Eletre
- Ahead by
- $200,010
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (121)
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