KIA EV3 Wind 2025 vs Rivian R3

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thumb image KIA EV3 Wind 2025 US$ 38,000
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thumb image Rivian R3 US$ 37,000

BASIC INFO

Brand KIA Rivian
Model EV3 Wind 2025 R3
Vehicle Type Electric Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback)
Trims Light, Wind, and GT-Line R3, R3X (performance variant)
Release Date September 2025 Expected 2026–2027
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In South Korea Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois
Body Type SUV 5-door hatchback SUV
Vehicle Warranty 5 years/60,000 miles Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic
Colors Standard: Snow White Pearl, Steel Gray, Midnight Black Premium: Aurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Ocean Blue Matte TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Electric Motor Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X)
Horsepower 201 hp (150 kW) Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim)
Torque 258 lb-ft Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds 3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor)
Top Speed 104 mph Est. 125–135 mph
Range 250–300 miles Up to 300+ miles (larger battery)
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NCM) Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform
Battery Capacity 58.0 kWh Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh)
Power Consumption 3.4–3.8 mi/kWh Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh
Battery Warranty 10 years/100,000 miles 8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11 kW (240V, 7–8 hrs 10–100%) Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr
Supercharging Speed Up to 350 kW Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in 18–30 mins 10–80% in <30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 30–40 miles/hour (240V, 48A) Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger)
Charging Time 7–8 hrs (81 kWh battery, 11 kW) Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (U.S./Korea) NACS (adapter for CCS)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V): 3–4 miles/hour - Level 2 (240V, 11 kW): 30–40 miles/hour - DC Fast Charging (Public): 350 kW max 240V wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW Est. 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 169.3 inches (4.3 meters) 170–175 in (est.)
Width 74.4 inches (1.89 meters) 74–76 in (est.)
Height 61.4 inches (1.56 meters) 65–67 in (est.)
Wheelbase 105.1 inches (2.67 meters) Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in)
Ground Clearance 6.3 inches (160 mm) Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode)
Cargo Space 50 cu ft TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk)
Curb Weight 3,900–4,100 lbs Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate) 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater (2+3) 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 19-inch 19–21 in (varies by trim)
Front Tire 235/55 R19 TBD
Rear Tire 235/55 R19 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed reduction gear Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 34–36 feet TBD
Gear Box Direct-drive (no gears) N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot (Highway Driving Assist) Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS)
Navigation System Yes Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone as key + fob)
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Likely available
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Optional (glass roof)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Not yet (same as above)
Touchscreen Yes Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Optional Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
Bluetooth 5.2 (3 phones) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (via infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 8 Speakers Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags (Dual-front, side, curtain, knee) Likely 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (off-road trims)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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