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EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-07

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Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€39,290 After SEAI grant
436km WLTP ~345km real-world
436WLTP range km58kWh battery
345Real range kmIrish conditions est.
101Max DC kWFast charging
7.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€39,290Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity58 kWh
WLTP range436 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~345 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.5s
Top speed170 km/h
Torque255 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate101 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity460 L
Towing capacity750 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,300 mm
Width1,850 mm
Height1,560 mm
Battery warranty7 years / 150,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range436km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~345km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Kia highlights

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800V charging (EV6/EV9)
Ultra-rapid 350kW charging — 100km in ~5 min
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Power external devices directly from your EV
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7-year warranty
Kia's industry-leading 7-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€42,790
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€39,290

ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.

💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€479
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€978
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,221/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the EV3 costs approximately €479 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 EV3 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh
Entry
58kWh · 436km €42,790€39,290
EV3 Earth 2 Long Range 81.4kWh
Best Range
81kWh · 605km €46,350€42,850
EV3 Earth 3 Long Range 81.4kWh
Premium
81kWh · 560km €48,840€45,340
EV3 GT-Line Long Range 81.4kWh
Flagship
81kWh · 560km €53,190

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 EV3 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 85km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 125km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 35km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 85km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~345km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the EV3 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 460L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 750kg
Private buyer (SEAI grant)✅ €3,500 grant
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Compact family EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~6h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~49min
🚀 101kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~24min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Kia EV6 and EV9 use 800V architecture — enabling ultra-rapid charging at 350kW Ionity stations.

Kia's EV6 and EV9 share Hyundai's E-GMP 800V platform — enabling 350kW ultra-rapid charging and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load). The EV3 uses a newer platform optimised for efficiency and affordability. All Kia EVs support CCS across all major Irish networks.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,300 mm
Width1,850 mm
Height1,560 mm
Boot capacity460 L
Towing (braked)750 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty7 years / 150,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 7 years / 150,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh

The Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh has an Irish list price of €42,790 (including 23% VAT and reflecting Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €39,290. The range starts from €42,790 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh has a WLTP official range of 436km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 345km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€50k (cap reduced from €60k on 31 July 2026). Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) is also already reflected in the list price above. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €479. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €978. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Kia offers an industry-leading 7-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty across its entire range in Ireland — the longest standard warranty of any mainstream car brand. The EV battery is covered separately by a 7-year / 150,000km warranty (minimum 70% state of health). Kia has a comprehensive authorised dealer network across Ireland.
The Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh supports up to 101kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 49 minutes. At the maximum 101kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 24 minutes.
The Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Kia EV3 Earth 2 Standard Range 58.3kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 5112–8570km of free driving a year in the EV3, more if you're often home during daylight hours.

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🌡️ SEAI grants: combine EV + heat pump + solar for up to €14,600

The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.

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