Compare the Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV3
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
2026
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Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are deciding between the Tesla Model 3 and the Kia EV3, you will find clear differences in how they behave on the road. The Model 3 is one of the best-driving electric cars you can buy, whereas the EV3 is not as fun to drive. However, the EV3 has suspension that dispatches bumps and potholes with ease. In comparison, the sporty suspension setup in the Model 3 means it can jiggle about on rough roads and crash through potholes. Practicality also separates the two, as the longer Model 3 has a bigger boot than the EV3 and is also more efficient.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 500 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 62.5 kWh Best | Battery size 58.3 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RWD Auto | Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 283 BHP | Engine size Electric • 201 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 62.5 kWh Best | Battery size 58.3 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 594 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 460 litres |
| Length 4,720 mm | Length 4,310 mm |
| Width 1,933 mm | Width 1,850 mm |
| Height 1,443 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.88 m | Wheelbase — |
| Turning circle 11.6 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.