Kia EV3 — V2L specification
| V2L available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Output | Up to 3 kW |
| Output neutral-earth status | Not confirmed — defaults to unconfirmed until manufacturer- or bench-verified |
| Connector | Genuine Kia V2L charge-port adapter (UK Type G socket); V2L on the GT-Line S trim |
| Usable while charging | No |
| Confidence | high |
| Last verified | 15 June 2026 |
Kia UK lists V2L-with-adapter on the EV3 GT-Line S grade; the genuine UK Kia adapter (DOH68AK0E0) is rated up to 3.0 kW (Type G socket) — so the sourced figure is ~3.0 kW, not the E-GMP 3.6 kW default. N-E behaviour not independently confirmed.
Sources
These substantiate V2L availability and the output rating only. They do not establish the output’s neutral-earth (floating/bonded) behaviour, which stays “Not confirmed” until bench-verified.
- Kia UK — EV3 model overview (V2L) — Kia UK (manufacturer, accessed 15 June 2026). First compact Kia EV SUV to offer V2L charging — turns the EV3 into a portable energy source for external devices.
- Glyn Hopkin Parts Online — genuine Kia V2L adapter (DOH68AK0E0) — Glyn Hopkin (Kia dealer) (dealer, accessed 15 June 2026). Genuine Kia V2L adapter: output up to 3.0 kW, 120–230 V, UK Type G outlet; lists the EV3 (2024–).
Before relying on this for backup
The single most safety-critical unknown is the output's neutral-earth behaviour. Treat the output as floating (no RCD protection until bonded) unless it is proven otherwise on the actual adapter. The changeover and earthing are competent-person work — see the cornerstone guide and floating vs bonded outputs.