Kia begins EV3 production in Mexico, targets US launch

Kia has opened pre-orders for the EV3 compact electric SUV in Mexico, where manufacturing will begin next week before shipments to the US market later this year.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 8:45 AM PT · 2 articles

Kia begins EV3 production in Mexico, targets US launch — Image via electrek.co

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6h Electrek The Kia EV3 will go on sale soon, with production set to begin in Mexico next week — Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

1d Electrek Kia opens EV3 pre-orders in Mexico ahead of US launch — Kia opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-31 (#15)

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