Kia Canada Sets 2027 EV3 MSRP From $36,995 for Its Newest Electric SUV

Six trim names, two drivetrains, and a battery choice tucked into the mix: the 2027 Kia EV3 lineup asks Ontario shoppers to sort through more decisions than a single-battery gas SUV ever did.

This guide breaks the ladder down step by step, so you can see the entry point, the trims worth a second look, and what pushes the price toward the top before you set foot in a showroom.

2027 Kia EV3 Pricing Ladder

All-in pricing includes freight and other applicable fees. Licence, insurance, and applicable taxes are extra.

The Price Breaks That Actually Matter

Light FWD opens the lineup at $36,995 MSRP, paired with the smaller 58.3 kWh battery and 356 km of estimated range. Standard equipment already includes a 12.3-inch multimedia display, a 12.3-inch cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, and Highway Driving Assist 1, so the base trim isn’t stripped down even at the lineup’s lowest price.

The move to Wind FWD costs $4,000 more and swaps in the 81.4 kWh long-range battery, stretching range to 517 km. That battery also brings a heat pump, which helps manage cold-weather efficiency, a genuine advantage for Ontario winter driving. This is the real range breakpoint in the lineup, not a trim-name change.

AWD adds $2,500 to every FWD/AWD pair, whether you’re comparing Wind, Land, GT-Line, or GT-Line Limited. In exchange, combined output rises from 201 hp and 209 lb-ft to 262 hp and 284 lb-ft, split between a 168 hp front motor and a 94 hp rear motor. Estimated range drops from 517 km to 451 km once the second motor comes aboard.

Land FWD and Wind AWD land at the identical $43,495 MSRP. That price point is a genuine fork: pay for the second motor, or pay for content instead.

The Best-Value Stop: Land FWD

Land FWD is priced at $43,495, matching Wind AWD, but spends the money on content instead of a second motor. It keeps the 517 km range of the long-range FWD battery and adds synthetic leather seats, a power driver seat with lumbar support, a wide sunroof, a smart power liftgate, and auto flush door handles over Wind.

For drivers who don’t regularly need extra traction, that combination of range and comfort content makes Land FWD worth cross-shopping against Wind AWD before deciding whether the second motor is worth the trade in range.

What GT-Line, GT-Line Limited, and GT Add at the Top

GT-Line FWD builds on Land FWD with ventilated front seats, a memory driver seat, a power passenger seat, a sport three-spoke steering wheel, deluxe pedals, and 19-inch GT-Line design wheels with GT-Line exterior trim. At $45,995 MSRP, it’s the styling and content step up from Land, still on the standard-output FWD setup.

GT-Line Limited FWD ($49,995) and GT-Line Limited AWD ($52,495) keep that same $2,500 AWD premium, layering additional comfort content over GT-Line’s ventilated seats and 19-inch wheels for the highest content tier before the standalone GT.

GT AWD, at $55,995 MSRP, is the performance-focused top of the lineup. It pairs the 81.4 kWh battery with 288 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque, more than any other EV3 trim, and adds GT-specific touches: neon-accented brake calipers, suede and synthetic leather seats, a GT-themed instrument cluster, and a dedicated GT button on the steering wheel. It’s built to factory order rather than stocked like the rest of the lineup.

Choosing the Right EV3 for Your Budget

Light FWD fits a buyer whose daily driving stays close to home and wants the lowest EV3 entry price at $36,995 MSRP.

Wind FWD or Land FWD fit a buyer who wants the longer 517 km range without paying for AWD, with Land FWD adding the comfort content described above at the same money as Wind AWD.

Wind AWD, Land AWD, or GT-Line AWD fit a buyer who drives in conditions where the second motor matters more than the range difference between FWD and AWD.

GT-Line Limited and GT AWD fit a buyer who wants the most content, and in GT’s case the most power the EV3 offers, and who’s comfortable ordering rather than choosing from what’s already on a lot.

Finding Your 2027 EV3 at Trento Kia

The 2027 EV3 lineup runs from a $36,995 entry point to a $55,995 performance-focused GT, with battery size and drivetrain shaping most of what separates one trim from the next.

Visit Trento Kia in Toronto to compare EV3 trims in person and get current Ontario pricing before you decide which battery and drivetrain combination fits your driving.

To learn more about the 2027 Kia EV3, visit Kia.ca