Kia EV3 Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Kia EV3 — by country, vs petrol.
Updated 24 June 2026 · € / 100 km · figures current to Q2 2026
Charging cost — by country
At average residential electricity prices, 14.9 kWh/100 km (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 15,000 km/year.
| Country | €/kWh | €/100 km | Full charge | €/yr (15,000 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 0.1300 | €1.94 | €11.27 | €291 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 0.2560 | €3.81 | €22.19 | €572 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 0.2610 | €3.89 | €22.62 | €583 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.2660 | €3.96 | €23.05 | €595 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.3835 | €5.71 | €33.24 | €857 |
Your exact cost in 10 seconds
Pre-filled for the EV3 (78 kWh, 14.9 kWh/100 km). Pick your country, tariff and mileage for your real monthly & 5-year cost.
EV vs petrol
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 120hp: 5.7 L/100 km (WLTP) × €1.82/L. EV3 runs 45% cheaper per km in Germany, 59% on average across the EU.
Kia EV3 — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Kia EV3 at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 78 kWh battery costs about €11 in Bulgaria and €33 in Germany (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 km that is €1.94–€5.71.
What is the EV3 cost per 100 km?
On home electricity the EV3 costs €1.94 per 100 km in Bulgaria (cheapest) up to €5.71 in Germany (priciest), based on real-world 14.9 kWh/100 km.
Is the EV3 cheaper to run than petrol?
Yes — on energy it runs about 59% cheaper per km than a comparable Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 120hp, before lower maintenance and any incentives. Across 15,000 km/year that is a meaningful annual saving in every market shown.
How long does the EV3 take to fast-charge?
It charges at up to 135 kW on DC, taking about 33 minutes from 10–80%, and up to 11 kW on a home/AC wallbox.
Sources
- EV Database — Kia EV3 real-world efficiency & WLTP range
- Eurostat, electricity price statistics H1 2025 (residential, incl. all taxes)
- Mappr.co / GlobalPetrolPrices.com, June 2026
- ICE reference (Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 120hp) — WLTP combined — auto-data.net
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). EU in €/100 km; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.