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KIA EV3 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 18,207 KIA EV3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 10,890 (148.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 18,207 on the road.
Rarer than 13% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the EV3
The Kia EV3 (Korean: 기아 EV3) is a battery electric (C-segment) compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2024. It is the fourth model in the manufacturer's "EV" line-up and Kia’s second dedicated electric vehicle to feature the 400-volt architecture after the EV5.
KIA EV3 — questions & answers
How many KIA EV3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 18,207 KIA EV3 were still registered in the UK — 18,143 licensed and on the road, plus 64 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA EV3 rare?
The KIA EV3 is common, with 18,207 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA EV3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA EV3 on UK roads rose by 10,890 (148.8%).
What fuel do most KIA EV3 use?
Most KIA EV3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the KIA EV3 peak?
The KIA EV3 peaked at 18,207 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q4.