Kia is billing the EV3 as a miniature EV9, and while the design language is undoubtedly shared, the concept manages to retain a unique take. From the front, it manages to soften the harder edges that exist on its biggest sibling, while in profile the compact dimensions aren’t played down.
The side view continues to blend the soft
curves and hard edges that have become a staple of Kia’s design approach,
complemented by a set of wheels that closely mimic the ones showcased on the
EV9.
Inside the EV3 concept, Kia talks of a
cabin that promotes “emotional well-being.” As such, you get soft mood
lighting, ergonomic seating, and a whiff of minimalism.
There’s lots of sustainability inside too.
The seats are made out of natural fiber, which is touted as having an
exceptionally strong structure, combined with being zero waste in comparison to
carbon fiber. The EV3 concept’s center console meanwhile, was “grown” from
mushroom roots (mycelium) using a process called bio fabrication.
