Kia EV3 Business & Personal Car Leasing Offers

Kia closed 2025 as the UK's fourth best-selling car brand, with a 5.6% market share, and the EV3 played a central role in that growth: it finished its first full year on sale as one of the UK's top three best-selling electric cars with retail customers.

The EV3 arrived in the UK in late 2024 as Kia's third model built on the E-GMP electric platform, following the EV6 and EV9, and was engineered as a dedicated compact SUV rather than an adaptation of an existing petrol model. It went on to be named 2025 World Car of the Year and matched its larger siblings' five-star Euro NCAP rating.

Every EV3 comes with Kia's DriveWise safety pack fitted as standard, including forward collision-avoidance assist and highway driving assist. Combined with its long electric range and Kia's seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty, that makes the EV3 a relevant choice for company car drivers watching their Benefit-in-Kind bill on a Kia EV3 business lease. It also suits personal customers taking their first step into electric motoring on a Kia EV3 personal lease.

- Body Type: SUV

- Fuel Type: Electric

- Electric Range: Up to 375 miles (WLTP)

- Seats: 5

- Boot Size: 460 litres

Key Specifications

Kia EV3 leasing includes three trims: Air, GT-Line, and GT-Line S.

- Air: Entry-level with 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel as standard.

- GT-Line: Adds privacy glass, GT-Line interior styling, customisable ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and digital key.

- GT-Line S: Tops the range with a tilting and sliding sunroof, rear heated seats, front premium relaxation seats, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a head-up display and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

White Pearl now comes as the standard paint finish across the range, with Sunset Orange, Midnight Black, Lithium Silver and Frost Blue available as paid options on Air, as well as Shale Grey and Pistachio Green on GT-Line and GT-Line S. Genuine Kia accessories include boot liners, all-weather floor mats, a heavier-duty EV charging cable and a Vehicle-to-Load connector, while Air can be upgraded to the larger 19-inch alloy wheels fitted as standard from GT-Line upwards. Availability can vary based on current manufacturer ordering options.

Engine & Performance

The EV3 uses a single 150kW electric motor driving the front wheels through a single-speed automatic transmission, producing 201bhp and 283Nm of torque across every trim. Two batteries are available: a 58.3kWh Standard Range offered only on Air, and an 81.4kWh Long Range, available across the whole range.

Air with the Standard Range battery reaches 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and offers up to 270 miles of WLTP range. Choosing the Long Range battery on Air lifts range to up to 375 miles, with 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds. GT-Line and GT-Line S run the same Long Range battery exclusively, offering up to 367 and 362 miles of WLTP range respectively on their larger 19-inch wheels, with 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds. Rapid DC charging from 10-80% takes as little as 29 minutes on the Standard Range battery, or around 31 minutes on Long Range, both using a 150kW charger.

Exterior Features

At the front, ultra-slim vertical LED daytime running lights sit within a reworked "Tiger Face" grille, shared in style with the larger EV9. A sloping roofline runs into a hatchback-style tailgate, with flush door handles and pronounced wheel arches. At the rear, a geometric light design merges into the rear glass, echoing the front lighting signature.

Measuring 4,300mm in length, the EV3 sits at the smaller end of the compact SUV class, closer in size to the Volkswagen Golf than to Kia's own EV6. Air rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, while GT-Line and GT-Line S step up to 19-inch alloys as standard; there's no further wheel upgrade higher up the range. GT-Line and GT-Line S also add privacy glass across the rear windows and tailgate, along with gloss black side sills not fitted on Air. GT-Line S alone adds a tilting and sliding sunroof, absent from the rest of the range.

Interior Features

Every EV3 comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen for navigation and infotainment, a 12.3-inch driver display, a 5.3-inch climate control panel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and seven years of free Kia Connect services. GT-Line and GT-Line S add a wireless phone charger and Digital Key. GT-Line S gets an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a customisable head-up display.

Air comes with grey cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats. GT-Line and GT-Line S switch to two-tone artificial leather, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a sliding centre console and customisable ambient lighting. GT-Line S adds front ventilated seats, heated outer rear seats, front premium relaxation seats and seat memory function, on top of the heated front seats and heated steering wheel fitted across the range. Kia uses recycled PET materials throughout the cabin, including the seats, floor mats and door armrests.

The EV3 has a flat floor front and rear. Storage includes 60:40 split-folding rear seats, a rear centre armrest with cupholders and a 25-litre frunk under the bonnet. The boot holds 460 litres with the rear seats up, rising to 1,250 litres folded down. GT-Line S adds a hands-free Smart Power Tailgate.

Safety Features

The EV3 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2025, scoring 83% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road user protection and 78% for safety assist, with its Highway Driving Assist 2.0 system separately rated "Very Good" for assisted driving.

Every EV3 includes front, side and curtain airbags, two rear ISOFIX mounting points, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keep assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive smart cruise control as standard. GT-Line S alone adds a 360-degree surround view monitor and remote smart parking assist.

Technology Overview

- 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

- 12.3-inch digital driver display and 5.3-inch climate control screen

- Over-the-air software updates and seven years of free Kia Connect services

- Digital Key smartphone unlock and start, standard from GT-Line upwards

- Customisable head-up display and 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, GT-Line S only

- Vehicle-to-Load capability for powering external devices, GT-Line S only

Why choose a Kia EV3 lease with Synergy?

Kia EV3 leasing with Synergy gives you access to a stylish electric SUV built on Kia's dedicated EV platform, with a choice of two battery sizes across three trims. Whether you're looking at a Kia EV3 business lease or a Kia EV3 personal lease, our team can help you compare trims, mileage terms and initial rental options.

Every Kia EV3 lease includes free UK mainland delivery and support from a dedicated account manager. Optional maintenance can also be added to your lease, helping cover routine servicing, maintenance and tyres.

Synergy is one of the UK's leading leasing providers, with an award-winning customer experience. We've achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026 and were named Broker of the Year at the Broker News Awards in 2024 and 2025.

Business Leasing

A Kia EV3 business lease offers strong value for companies and company car drivers looking for a zero-emission SUV with low Benefit-in-Kind rates. Its long electric range suits drivers covering higher daily mileage, while Kia's seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty adds reassurance over a typical contract term. Fleet leasing with the EV3 gives businesses a competitively priced electric SUV, well suited to fleets working toward lower-emission targets.

Personal Leasing

A Kia EV3 personal lease is a straightforward way to drive a new electric SUV without buying it outright. It suits drivers making the switch to electric who want a long range without stepping up to a larger, pricier SUV, as well as families who need practical boot space. Fixed monthly payments give you certainty over the cost of your lease throughout the agreement.

Kia EV3 lease offers can be built around your annual mileage, contract length and initial rental, giving you a clear monthly cost for the duration of your agreement.

Kia EV3 Salary Sacrifice

As a fully electric, the Kia EV3 may be suitable for salary sacrifice, letting eligible employees lease a new car through their gross salary and reduce their Income Tax and National Insurance contributions. This is only available where an employer already has a scheme in place, and employees will need to meet their employer's eligibility criteria to take part. If your business is looking to introduce or manage a salary sacrifice scheme, Synergy's team can help.

Find your Kia EV3 lease today

Browse our latest Kia EV3 lease deals online or get in touch with our team for a personalised quote. We'll help you compare Kia EV3 leasing deals and find a lease that suits your budget, mileage and requirements.

Looking for something similar?

Similar models to our Kia EV3 lease deals include:

- Volvo EX30: Premium-feeling electric SUV with Volvo's Scandinavian design and strong safety credentials. It suits drivers who prioritise interior quality and badge appeal, though its 296-mile WLTP range and 318-litre boot both fall short of the EV3's.

- Skoda Elroq: A practical rival that narrowly out-boots the EV3 at 470 litres, with a WLTP range of up to 370 miles. It suits drivers who want maximum everyday practicality, though it doesn't quite match the EV3 on outright range or Kia's seven-year warranty.

- Cupra Born: Sportier, hatchback-styled alternative built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, with a WLTP range of up to 372 miles. It suits drivers who prefer hatchback handling over SUV styling, though its 385-litre boot is smaller and its warranty runs to five years rather than Kia's seven.