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2026 Kia EV3 First Look: Subcompact EV, Big Potential

Kia's subcompact EV3 all-electric powered SUV is headed for U.S. shores. In a market relatively starved for affordable EVs, the 2026 EV3 could be a major hit for Kia.

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