The EV3 is the car the Australian electric vehicle market has been quietly waiting for. Not the cheapest EV. Not the longest-range. Just the most sensible — a small electric SUV that finally does what people thought EVs were supposed to do all along.
The Long Range battery is the spec to buy. 605 km of WLTP range translates to a real-world figure north of 480 km on the highway, which is more than enough for a Sydney-to-Newcastle trip with charge to spare. The 102 kW peak DC charging isn't class-leading, but it's enough to top up at a coffee stop without drama.
The Earth trim is where the package clicks. Heat pump as standard (critical for Aussie winters in Melbourne and Canberra), V2L for camping or blackouts, a usable head-up display, and the most comfortable rear seat in any small EV under $70k. Don't push to GT-Line unless you specifically want the look — Earth is where the money is best spent.
The spec sheet
- Powertrain
- Single motor electric (FWD)
- Battery
- 81.4 kWh (Long Range) · 58.3 kWh (Standard)
- Power
- 150 kW (201 hp)
- Torque
- 283 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
- Range (WLTP)
- 605 km (WLTP, Long Range)
- Charging
- 102 kW DC · 11 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD
- L × W × H
- 4310 × 1850 × 1572 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2680 mm
- Boot space
- 460 L (1250 L folded) + 25 L frunk
- Kerb weight
- 1885 kg
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star (2024)
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | from $47,540 drive-away | 58 kWh, 436 km WLTP, 17" alloys, 12.3" + 5" + 12.3" tri-screen |
| Air Long Range | from $54,490 drive-away | 81.4 kWh, 604 km WLTP, otherwise as Air Standard |
| Earth Long Range | from $59,540 drive-away | 81.4 kWh, 563 km WLTP, 19" alloys, head-up display, V2L, panoramic sunroof |
| GT-Line Long Range | from $63,950 drive-away | Earth + sport seats, GT-Line styling, Harman Kardon audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
