Turkey's electric car market has moved well past the "should we even consider one?" stage. According to ODMD figures, one in every two cars sold during the first seven months of 2026 was either electric or hybrid, with fully electric sales alone climbing past 93,000 units. That growth has also pinpointed where competition is fiercest: the compact electric SUV segment in the ₺2–2.5 million bracket.

The Kia EV3 sits squarely in the middle of that bracket. Its September 2026 price list has put the model back in the spotlight — largely because its 604 km combined WLTP range is one of the boldest figures in the class. But range alone doesn't tell you much. The real questions are: how does this car behave on Turkey's actual charging infrastructure, how many minutes does a top-up take, and how many lira leaves your pocket?

In this article we break down the EV3's spec sheet, how it stacks up against rivals, and most importantly, what charging it really costs — with the numbers to back it up.

Kia EV3 September 2026 Price List for Turkey

Here are Kia Turkey's official list prices dated 14 September 2026:

Trim	On-the-road Price
EV3 150 kW Elegance Comfort	₺2,399,000
EV3 150 kW Cool Long Range	₺2,450,000
EV3 150 kW Elegance Long Range	₺2,485,000
EV3 150 kW Prestige	₺2,485,000
EV3 150 kW GT-Line Long Range	₺3,790,000

Every trim shares the same electric motor: 150 kW (204 hp) and 283 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels. The differences come down to equipment and battery size. Trims with "Long Range" in the name get the larger 81.4 kWh pack; the rest use the 58.3 kWh standard battery.

It's worth noting the ₺1.39 million chasm between the entry trim and the range-topping GT-Line. In practice, the market's center of gravity is the three trims clustered in the ₺2.4–2.5 million band.

The Spec Sheet: Range, Battery, and Charging Power

Key figures for the long-range EV3:

Battery: 81.4 kWh (58.3 kWh on standard-range trims)
WLTP combined range: 604 km
WLTP city range: 772 km
Consumption: 14.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Motor: 150 kW / 204 hp, 283 Nm
0–100 km/h: 7.7 seconds
DC fast charging: up to 128 kW, 10%→80% in 31 minutes
AC charging: 11 kW three-phase
Dimensions: 4,300 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,560 mm tall, 2,680 mm wheelbase
Boot: 460 litres (1,251 litres with the seats folded)

Two points deserve emphasis here.

First, 604 km is genuinely impressive. Squeezing 604 km out of an 81.4 kWh battery means consumption as low as 14.9 kWh/100 km. That comes down to the car's aerodynamics and efficiency hardware such as the heat pump — which also helps soften the winter range drop.

Second, 128 kW of DC charging power is not class-leading. The EV3 uses a 400V architecture; cars with 800V systems (the Hyundai IONIQ 6, for instance) can refill in less time. Even so, taking a battery as large as 81.4 kWh from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes makes for a perfectly acceptable break on a long drive.

How It Compares to Its Rivals

Let's put the EV3's direct competitors in Turkey side by side:

Model	Battery	WLTP Range	DC Power	10–80% Time	Price (Sept 2026)
Kia EV3 Long Range	81.4 kWh	604 km	128 kW	31 min	from ₺2,450,000
Togg T10X Long Range	88.5 kWh	523 km	180 kW	26.5 min (20–80%)	₺2,219,668
Škoda Elroq 60	63 kWh	430 km	165 kW	—	₺3,314,900 (e-Prestige)
Škoda Elroq 85	82 kWh	574 km	175–185 kW	28 min	—

The table reveals a clear difference in character:

The Togg T10X delivers less range (523 km) despite a bigger battery (88.5 kWh), because it uses more energy: 16.9 kWh/100 km. In exchange, it charges faster on 180 kW DC and recovers far more quickly at home or work thanks to 22 kW AC support. It also undercuts the long-range EV3 by roughly ₺230,000.

The Škoda Elroq leads on charging power but is positioned well above the EV3 on price.

In short: if you want range and efficiency, the EV3 stands out; if you want charging speed and a better price-per-kWh, the T10X does.

The Real Question: What Does It Cost to Charge an EV3 in Turkey?

Catalogue figures only take you so far. A car's true running cost is calculated using Turkey's current charging tariffs. As of 2026, public charging prices in Turkey fall roughly into these bands:

DC fast charging: ₺9–16.5/kWh (commonly ₺11–14/kWh)
AC charging: ₺6–12/kWh (commonly ₺8–9/kWh)
Home (residential) electricity: ₺2.59/kWh for the first 240 kWh, ₺3.92/kWh above that (taxes included)

Now let's apply those to the EV3's 81.4 kWh battery.

A single session at a public DC charger

Charging from 10% to 80% means 70% of the battery: roughly 57 kWh.

DC Tariff	Cost per session	Range added
₺11/kWh	~₺627	~420 km
₺12/kWh	~₺684	~420 km
₺14/kWh	~₺798	~420 km
₺16.5/kWh	~₺940	~420 km

In other words, a 31-minute DC stop at an average tariff costs about ₺700 and buys you roughly 420 km of range. Cost per kilometre: somewhere in the ₺1.6–1.9 band.

At a public AC charger

On the AC side, at an average of ₺8.5/kWh, a full 81.4 kWh charge costs about ₺690. The same energy would cost ₺970–1,150 on DC. At a shopping centre, at work, or anywhere you'll be parked for a while, using AC means serious savings on a car with a big battery like this one.

The only downside is time: the EV3 charges at 11 kW on AC, so filling a near-empty battery takes around 7–8 hours. That's ideal for a workday or overnight — not for a shopping trip.

Charging at home

At the second-tier residential rate (₺3.92/kWh), a full 81.4 kWh charge costs roughly ₺319. That's about one third of what you'd pay on DC.

The cost of 100 kilometres

Based on the EV3's 14.9 kWh/100 km consumption:

Charging method	Cost per 100 km
Home (₺3.92/kWh)	~₺58
Public AC (₺8.5/kWh)	~₺127
Public DC (₺12/kWh)	~₺179

That's close to a threefold spread. The practical strategy writes itself: do your daily charging at home or on AC, and save DC for long trips and emergencies.

The EV3 on a Long Trip: How Many Stops, and How Long?

Let's build a realistic scenario. Istanbul to İzmir is roughly 480 km. At motorway speeds, consumption climbs above the WLTP figure; 18–19 kWh/100 km is a reasonable assumption. At that rate, the 81.4 kWh battery delivers about 430–450 km in practice.

If you'd rather not let the battery drop below 10%, a single DC stop covers that distance. A 31-minute 10–80% session comfortably takes care of the remaining kilometres — and it lines up neatly with a coffee and a stretch.

Winter is a different story: cold weather reduces battery efficiency, cabin heating draws energy, and range can fall by 20–30%. The EV3's heat pump is important hardware for limiting that drop, but it's still wise to plan winter long trips around the possibility of a second stop.

One more detail: DC charging slows down as the battery fills. Going from 80% to 100% can take almost longer than going from 10% to 80%. That's why the instinct to "fill it right up" on a road trip costs you both time and money. The right habit is to stay in the 10–80% window.

Who Is This Car Right For?

The EV3 makes sense if: you drive 40–80 km a day, have access to AC charging at home or work, and take a few long trips a month. With 604 km of range, "range anxiety" simply won't be part of your life. Covering 100 km for ₺58 is a dramatic running-cost difference compared with a petrol equivalent.

Think twice if: you can't charge at home and will do every session at a public DC charger. Then your cost per 100 km rises to ₺179. That's still below petrol, but the gap may not be as dramatic as you expect. In that scenario, a cheaper model with a smaller battery — or one that accepts faster DC charging — could be the smarter buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Kia EV3's real-world range? The WLTP combined figure is 604 km and the city figure is 772 km (81.4 kWh version). In city driving, regenerative braking makes it possible to get close to the catalogue number. On the motorway at around 120 km/h, consumption rises and realistic range drops to the 430–450 km band. In winter, expect a further 20–30% reduction.

At what power does the EV3 charge, and when does the 31-minute figure apply? The EV3 accepts up to 128 kW of DC charging on its 400V architecture. The quoted 31-minute 10–80% time applies at a DC station capable of delivering at least 128 kW, with the battery at a suitable temperature. At a 50 kW DC station, the same session takes roughly 80 minutes. On AC it's limited to 11 kW; even plugged into a 22 kW AC charger, the car will only draw 11 kW.

How much does a full charge of the 81.4 kWh battery cost? About ₺319 at the residential rate at home (₺3.92/kWh). About ₺690 at a public AC charger (₺8.5/kWh). About ₺975 on public DC (₺12/kWh). Favouring AC for daily use can add up to six-figure annual savings.

EV3 or Togg T10X Long Range? Two different priorities. The EV3 is more efficient (14.9 vs 16.9 kWh/100 km) and goes further (604 vs 523 km) — meaning fewer charging stops. The T10X charges faster (180 kW DC, 26.5 minutes for 20–80%), supports 22 kW AC, and comes in roughly ₺230,000 cheaper on the September 2026 list. If you mostly drive long distances, the EV3's range wins; if you charge often and quickly, the T10X's charging power does.

The Bottom Line

With 604 km of range and 14.9 kWh/100 km consumption in the ₺2.4 million bracket, the Kia EV3 represents the efficiency side of Turkey's compact electric SUV race. Its 128 kW DC charging isn't the quickest in the class, but a 31-minute 10–80% session handles both daily driving and long trips with ease.

The real lesson in these numbers is this: we shop for cars by looking at range, but what determines our spending is where we charge. The same car can cover 100 kilometres for ₺58 — or for ₺179.

With more than 850 sockets across over 50 locations throughout Turkey, ADZE Charge brings together the stations where you can top up your EV3 all day on AC or in 31 minutes on DC — all in a single app.

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Kia EV3 in September 2026: 604 km of Range, a 31-Minute Fast Charge, and the ₺2.4 Million Compact Electric SUV Equation