Kia EV3 vs Subaru Uncharted

The Kia EV3 starts from $47,600 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. That makes the Kia EV3 the more affordable entry point by $12,390.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $52,360 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Kia EV3 and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Kia EV3 and 88% for the Subaru Uncharted.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Subaru Uncharted, against 6 on the Kia EV3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 and 8 in the Subaru Uncharted.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV3 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted counters with heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV3 gets cloth upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather.

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Subaru Uncharted is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV3) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 436km and 522km.

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 235mm shorter than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Uncharted generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Kia EV3 and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Kia EV3 a 57L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Uncharted leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). The Kia EV3 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).