Question 1

How long is the Kia EV3 battery warranty?

Accepted Answer

On the 2027 EV3, the EV System Warranty runs 120 months or 100,000 miles and the Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Capacity Coverage runs 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first in each case.

Question 2

What battery capacity does Kia guarantee on the EV3?

Accepted Answer

Kia covers capacity loss below 70% of the original battery capacity, and a repair returns the pack to at least 70% of original. If possible, the battery's components are repaired or replaced and the original battery is returned to the vehicle; if necessary, it is replaced with a new or remanufactured Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery, and a repair or replacement may not return it to an "as new" 100% capacity.

Question 3

Does the Kia EV3 battery warranty transfer to a second owner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any remaining portion of any warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners except the 120 months/100,000 miles Power Train (Original Owner) warranty.

Question 4

When does the Kia EV3 battery warranty clock start?

Accepted Answer

At the Date of First Service: the earliest of delivery to the first retail purchaser, lease, or placement into service as a company vehicle such as a demonstrator, rental or fleet vehicle.

Question 5

What is not covered by the Kia EV3 battery warranty?

Accepted Answer

Besides its general exclusions, such as accidents, fire, theft, alteration and environmental damage including floods, Kia excludes EV System and Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery damage or failure caused by ambient temperatures above 122F (50C) for over 24 hours, storage below -22F (-30C) for over seven days, leaving the vehicle over 14 days at a zero or near zero state of charge, physical damage or intentionally attempting to reduce the battery's life, direct flame, immersion in water or fluids, opening the battery enclosure or service by someone other than a Kia certified EV technician, neglecting correct charging procedures, incompatible charging devices, damage from a public charger, non-Kia supplied charge cord or other third party EVSE, and incidental or consequential damage caused by the failure to repair an existing problem.

Item	Answer
What the EV System Warranty covers	Electric Motor, High voltage Battery, Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU), On Board Charger (OBC)
Repair standard	If possible, the EV battery components are repaired or replaced and the original EV Battery is returned to the vehicle; if necessary, the EV Battery is replaced with a new or remanufactured Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery. A repair or replacement may not return the battery to an "as new" 100% capacity
Transfers to a second owner	Yes. Any remaining portion of any warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners except the 120 months/100,000 miles Power Train (Original Owner) warranty
Clock starts	Date of First Service: the earliest of delivery to the first retail purchaser, lease, or placement into service as a company vehicle such as a demonstrator, rental or fleet vehicle
Outside the EV System Warranty	Any other electrical components in the vehicle, such as (but not limited to) the traditional 12 volt car battery, alternator, or other starter components

Kia EV3: Battery Warranty

Battery coverage by model year

Coverage at a glance

What is not covered

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