Kia Marks the 2027 EV3’s Canadian Debut With Pricing Starting at $36,995

Kia has just made the 2027 EV3’s Canadian pricing public, and for Quebec shoppers weighing a first electric vehicle, that number is what turns curiosity into an actual plan. The lineup runs from a straightforward front-wheel-drive entry to a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive GT, with two battery packs behind the whole range. Here is what is confirmed right now, before you set foot in a showroom.

What’s Confirmed for the 2027 EV3

The Light FWD opens the lineup at $36,995 MSRP, the number Kia is advertising as the entry point for the EV3 in Canada. That price is the starting figure, not the number on a bill of sale.

The all-in price for that same Light FWD lands at $39,744. That total folds in freight and other applicable fees; taxes, licensing, and insurance are still added on top. Every other trim in the lineup carries the same gap between its MSRP and its all-in price, so budgeting from the MSRP alone will understate the real number by roughly $2,750.

Underneath all ten trims sits Kia’s 400V E-GMP platform, the same electric architecture used across the brand’s EV lineup in Canada.

The 2027 EV3 Lineup: Trims, Batteries, and Range

The EV3 spreads across ten configurations built from two drivetrain families and two battery packs. Light and Wind sit at the value end, Land and GT-Line add comfort and driver-assist equipment, and GT-Line Limited and GT push toward a more premium, performance-minded finish.

The Light FWD carries a 58.3 kWh battery good for an estimated 356 km of range. Every other trim moves to the larger 81.4 kWh pack, which stretches to an estimated 517 km in front-wheel-drive form or 451 km once you add the second motor for all-wheel drive.

That 66 km range gap between FWD and AWD on the same battery is the real trade-off in this lineup: the extra motor buys 61 more horsepower and traction for winter roads, at the cost of range and a price jump of $2,500 on the Wind trim alone.

The jump from Light to Wind FWD is worth flagging too. It costs $4,000 more but swaps the smaller battery for the 81.4 kWh pack, adding over 160 km of range for the same 201 hp output.

What Matters for Quebec EV Shoppers Right Now

Every EV3 trim charges through a NACS port, which matters in a market where public charging networks are increasingly standardizing around that connector. DC fast charging tops out at 350 kW, and Kia estimates a 10 to 80 percent charge in about 31 minutes at that rate.

At home or at a Level 2 charger, the EV3’s 11.5 kW onboard charger brings a full charge in roughly 7 hours. For apartment or condo dwellers in Quebec relying on shared Level 2 stations, or commuters topping up overnight, that charging speed covers a full day’s driving without needing a fast-charge stop.

Cargo space stays useful across the lineup: 740 L behind the rear seats plus a 25 L front trunk for cables or smaller gear, useful for anyone loading groceries or gear on a daily commute.

The EV3 is built for buyers who haven’t owned an EV before, city and highway commuters who want a compact footprint that is still easy to park, and families who need real cargo room without stepping up to a larger SUV. Affordability, everyday utility, and easy manoeuvrability are the traits Kia is leaning on across the whole range, and the trim ladder above backs that up with real numbers rather than a single headline price.

At the top, the GT AWD produces 288 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque from the same 81.4 kWh battery, aimed squarely at shoppers who want the EV3’s size and efficiency without giving up quicker acceleration.

Next Steps for the 2027 EV3 in Quebec

The 2027 EV3 is coming to Kia dealerships in Quebec, with the Light FWD’s $36,995 MSRP now public ahead of that arrival. Trim availability and factory-order timing can vary by configuration, particularly for the GT.

The 2027 EV3 lineup gives Quebec shoppers a confirmed starting price, two battery choices, and a full spread from a value-focused Light FWD to a performance-oriented GT AWD.

Visit Lallier Kia Vimont in Laval to talk through which EV3 trim and battery pairing fits your commute, ask about trade-in value on your current vehicle, and get Quebec-specific guidance on ordering and timing.

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