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Renault Scenic review:

Kia EV3 review:

It s a head-to-head in between the Kia EV3 and the Renault Beautiful E-Tech Iconic Long Variety! Both automobiles being in the compact SUV segment, however which one deserves your month-to-month payments? We compare whatever from style and interior tech to boot
area, efficiency, and charging capabilities.

Rate & Dimensions:

Kia EV3 : ₤ 39,495 OTR|4,300 mm (L), 460L boot

Renault Scenic Iconic: ₤ 46,745 as tested|4,470 mm (L), 545L boot

Battery & Variety:

Kia EV3: 84.1 kWh, 367 miles (WLTP).

Renault Scenic: 89kWh, 379 miles (WLTP).

Month-to-month Expenses:.

Kia EV3: ₤ 439/month.

Renault Scenic: ₤ 388/month.

Secret Functions:.

Kia EV3: Sleek three-screen infotainment, user-friendly tech, excellent rear guest area.

Renault Scenic: Roomy interior, sustainable products, Google Maps built-in.

Efficiency:.

Both deliver smooth, single-motor powertrains, but the EV3 feels somewhat more refined on the roadway. However, the Beautiful edges ahead with a faster charging rate and a basic heatpump.

We also discuss:.

Which is better for storage?

Best rear-seat convenience?

Driving characteristics and effectiveness.

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54 responses to “Kia EV3 vs Renault Scenic E-Tech: which electric SUV gets our vote? | Electrifying”

  1. @Paul.Woodcraft Avatar
    @Paul.Woodcraft

    Kia £40120 – £120 above £40k luxury Car Tax threshold for anyone buying from 1st April. Who will buy a car between £40k & £50k having to pay the extra annual Tax for the first 6 years?

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    1. @andrewfreeman6938 Avatar
      @andrewfreeman6938

      I worked out tax as an EV it’s £410 for first few years.

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    2. @malcolmmiddleton5883 Avatar
      @malcolmmiddleton5883

      @@andrewfreeman6938 yes + £195

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    3. @geeman9330 Avatar
      @geeman9330

      @@andrewfreeman6938 For years 2-5 of ownership plus the standard tax at £190 on top. Goes for both cars.

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    4. @johnbaker5533 Avatar
      @johnbaker5533

      I’m sure they will reduce it to just below the 40k when the time comes.

      Reply
  2. @wakeywarrior Avatar
    @wakeywarrior

    They deleted my last comment. I have a Scenic and have NEVER seen that sort of efficiency and am getting 3.4-3.6 in current temps on long motorway journeys. As they say it doesn’t make sense- no it doesn’t ladies!
    Scenic also has a 3 year warranty not 5 year, where the Kia does win out.

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    1. @stephendavies9316 Avatar
      @stephendavies9316

      @@wakeywarrior yes they reduced the 5 year warranty on renault, 2 years ago ,down to 3, not good.

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    2. @KennethPaul Avatar
      @KennethPaul

      Agree it’s unusually low efficiency for the Scenic.

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    3. @wattouk Avatar
      @wattouk

      Temps were below zero during testing by the looks of it. I have the EV3 GT Line S.(no heat pump). In current temps I’m getting between 3.6 and 3.8 early mornings. (6.00am). And between 4.3 and 4.9 on the way home. (3.30pm)That’s 80% motorway, 20% urban.

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    4. @drfisheye Avatar
      @drfisheye

      I’m not seeing those low efficieny numbers from Scenic owners on Reddit either. I wonder how they tested it. Did they both drive in the same style?

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    5. @LittleBoobsLover Avatar
      @LittleBoobsLover

      is it true that scenic has only 7kw AC charger? In Poland they sell it with great 22kw – which is game changing during shopping/cinema/cheaper electricity poles/occupied DC Chargers – in theory you could charge 100km in 30-60 minutes depending on temps and speeds.

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  3. @BryanJackson-vy6ss Avatar
    @BryanJackson-vy6ss

    I us the Frunk for cables, tyre repair kit, tow rope etc, save room in the Boot.

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    1. @fyve4321 Avatar
      @fyve4321

      I also keep the owner manual in mine to make some room in the glove box. Frunk has been surprisingly useful.

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    2. @kenhurst8220 Avatar
      @kenhurst8220

      We do that too. You can still easily get to the cables etc, when you have a boot full of stuff.

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    3. @onlineo2263 Avatar
      @onlineo2263

      Our cables are always stored in the frunk. As are spare carrier bags an emergency snack/drink/ first aid kit and any wet clothes or shoes or boots we might have.

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    4. @yingmustang67 Avatar
      @yingmustang67

      Frunk is more a manly thing, I guess….. 😂

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  4. @marcakko2010 Avatar
    @marcakko2010

    Renault looks far better

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    1. @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars Avatar
      @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars

      totally

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  5. @KennethPaul Avatar
    @KennethPaul

    The Kia? Oh, it’s brilliant. Technically. It’s as precise as a Swiss watch designed by an uptight engineer—everything clinically arranged, every button fettered to some grand design of “optimising the driving ergonomics.” But here’s the thing: it’s about as thrilling as a spreadsheet. The moment you sink into its efficient embrace, it transforms into that one pedantic schoolmaster who’d lecture you for daring to yawn during class. “Sit up, don’t slouch and no talking!” it nags through its symphony of judgmental beeps. I half-expect it to rap my knees with a ruler if I dare adjust the heating without using voice commands.

    Now, the Renault? That’s the automotive equivalent of that supply teacher who took your class one week before summer —the one who rolled in with a crumpled linen jacket, a half-unbuttoned shirt, and a “what’s the worst that could happen?” grin. It’s whimsical. It’s French. It doesn’t so much nag you as fling open the sunroof and shout, “Vive la vie!” while handing you a slightly warm baguette. Rules? Pah. Renault’s idea of any nagging is merely melodic chimes that you can turn off with a single physical button no less.

    Sure, you can buy the Kia. Explain to your sensible, brogue wearing neighbors how its ergonomic laptop tray and rare earth magnet motor make it the pinnacle of modern motoring. But when you crawling through another motorway traffic jam to your family summer vacation and the Renault glides up beside you, sunlight dancing through it’s Solarbay roof like champagne bubbles in a crystal flute? You’ll realize something: life’s too short for sensible. What we all need is a bit more joie de Vivre 🇫🇷

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  6. @JurgenvanVeen Avatar
    @JurgenvanVeen

    If you want to use your LAPtop while charging, without the steering wheel in the way, just sit on the passenger seat. I did this in my Corsa.

    The “table” is just stupid.

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    1. @lw2978 Avatar
      @lw2978

      It’s the reason I got an Air EV3, as this has extra covered storage in place of the rough ironing board. Who I am I trying to kid, I would have got a GT Line but I was at risk of suffering serious physical damage from the Financial Authorities (Breadknife) if I spent any more money than I did!😏

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    2. @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars Avatar
      @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars

      Should be called the McDonalds bag table.

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  7. @TechTravel-up2cx Avatar
    @TechTravel-up2cx

    On the topic of a Frunk. I bought one for my Kia e-Niro. I tend to store my charging cables and air compressor in there – the needed, but rarely used items. I’ve got a tethered charger at home, so I only need the cables when public charging, or granny charging. It was well worth the money and makes use of otherwise wasted space under the bonnet of the original e-Niro.

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    1. @vulpixelful Avatar
      @vulpixelful

      Why do you call it “granny charging” in the UK? I’m from the US, use only level 1 charging at home, and when I hear that all I think is “how disrespectful to the woman who changed two generations of diapers at least and dotes/makes you food when you come over” 😔😆

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    2. @TechTravel-up2cx Avatar
      @TechTravel-up2cx

      @@vulpixelful It’s just a UK phrase that stuck. A cultural difference -don’t worry about it.

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  8. @NighthunterNyx Avatar
    @NighthunterNyx

    How are the driving aids comparing? Lane Keep Assist? Highway drive assist? Lane changes? Automated parking? App? Connectivity?

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  9. @NigelWickenden Avatar
    @NigelWickenden

    I’ve got a 2023 64kWh Kona. I fitted a frunk + gas bonnet lifters. I put cables & emergency stuff there so if I’ve got stuff in the boot, I can easily access the cables, battery tyre pump, screen cover and etc.

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    1. @computerbob06 Avatar
      @computerbob06

      Did you get the German box type drunk or one from China?
      I’m guessing you have to remove it for the service at interval time?

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  10. @renaultopelbmw Avatar
    @renaultopelbmw

    I’m all for supporting EU manufacturing, Renault for me…

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    1. @rwd1973 Avatar
      @rwd1973

      But not the Scenic……Renault 5 for me

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    2. @Oh-That-Guy-Again Avatar
      @Oh-That-Guy-Again

      @@rwd1973 The 5 only if you are alone or have small kids.

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    3. @Bubu8643 Avatar
      @Bubu8643

      ​@Oh-That-Guy-Again renault 4 should fill the gap between the two, and be a great all rounder for families too

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    4. @cos_marc Avatar
      @cos_marc

      @@Oh-That-Guy-Again the 5 only if you have kids without legs

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  11. @newru Avatar
    @newru

    Frunk makes more sense to me than under floor storage, because I always have a dog box in the trunk and can’t access the storage under the floor. So I need a place to put the charging cable

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  12. @wayneblackburn9645 Avatar
    @wayneblackburn9645

    These were my top two (Elroq wasn’t available yet or I’d have tried that too) and I went for the Scenic after test driving both. Didn’t see the point of the table in the EV3 and PCP offer was much better as indicated in the video. Total price not dissimilar when you go top spec to get the heat pump in the Kia. Agree parcel shelf is a bit underwhelming. I believe 22KWh AC charging is standard across the Scenic range. Would have liked the option of 19″ wheels on the Iconic and would use a frunk for cables so they can’t end up buried when the boot is full. Both good cars, Scenic edged it for me.

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    1. @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 Avatar
      @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270

      Interesting. What efficiency are you seeing on the Scenic?

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    2. @wayneblackburn9645 Avatar
      @wayneblackburn9645

      @@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 Only done around 300 miles but 3.4 mpKwH at the moment which I’m happy enough with at this time of year. No motorway driving but several 50 mile drives in and out of town.

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    3. @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 Avatar
      @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270

      @@wayneblackburn9645 Thanks, that’s interesting. I’ve owned a Kia e-Niro from new since 2019, one of the first batch into France where I live. My winter/summer average efficiency is 4.4 miles kWh. Last night I did an airport run up to Poitiers which is a 120 km round trip, temperature was 3c, so I had the heater on the whole time. The car did 16.9 kWh/100km, so 3.66 miles/kWh driving at between 90 and 115 km/h, it is mostly dual carriageway with speed restrictions on some sections. I’ve driven the Scenic e-tech and was very impressed, most people here say it is a very efficient car. I’m sure yours will hit 4 miles/kWh and more come the summer.

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  13. @RobertBuckley-tj3px Avatar
    @RobertBuckley-tj3px

    We have had an EV3 GT Line S since just before Christmas. We needed the top spec because my wife needs the electric boot. We had exactly the same when we purchased her last car, aSportage. as the electric boot was only available on the top spec. It is supposed to be my wifes car but I absolutely love driving it. When we go out together we invariably go out in the KIA and I drive. The technology is amazing and it is just comfortable and fun to drive. The supplied charging cables go in the frunk. If we were on a long journey and found a charger that needed our cables I would not want to be emptying the boot of luggage to get the cables out. I love your reviews, you do make me smile. Thank you.

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  14. @appkazoo5925 Avatar
    @appkazoo5925

    28:08 I am sure the Scenic comes with 22kW AC charger as standard. From their website “With plenty of charging points across the UK, you will have the opportunity to charge your car. Scenic’s 22 kW charger lets you charge your car easily.”

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    1. @principsus Avatar
      @principsus

      I also noticed this. False information provided

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    2. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      It does, so they get the warranty info wrong, wrong efficiency info (based on my extensive driving) and charging info wrong.

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    3. @wattouk Avatar
      @wattouk

      The Megane definately comes with a 22kw AC charger. So I’m sure the Scenic does, too.

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    4. @DanRyzESPUK Avatar
      @DanRyzESPUK

      No, it doesn’t. You have to pick it as optional.

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    5. @davidbunting4045 Avatar
      @davidbunting4045

      @@DanRyzESPUKu don’t it comes standard

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  15. @stuartgifford8672 Avatar
    @stuartgifford8672

    I have a scenic and I am currently getting 3.7 with a lot of motorway driving, with heating on a lot, and yet again this channel talking nonsense and not actually doing a proper test of these cars.
    They seem more interested in faffing about trying to be amusing and failing badly, this channel seems to be style without any content, people want informed choice when they buy a car for 40k price tag, they seemed not to have done any proper testing with these cars, in turn makes the judgement of these presenters useless.

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    1. @itekani Avatar
      @itekani

      Maybe they don’t do proper range testing in Britain? 😉 Just look at it as an overview of interior and design. Leave actual testing to Bjørn Nyland. 👍

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    2. @stuartgifford8672 Avatar
      @stuartgifford8672

      @ yep 👍

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  16. @warrenbutcher4424 Avatar
    @warrenbutcher4424

    Head to Head, Elroq vs EV3, I’m going to buy one or the other this year and need your expert opinions, no pressure!

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  17. @patrickvanderwyden191 Avatar
    @patrickvanderwyden191

    I have a 2022 Tesla Model Y, and I only use the frunk for storing my second cable, fix-a-flat, and the little hockey pucks for use on a lift. I vary rarely actually open the frunk. I am very happy with the efficiency of my car here in New Mexico. Even in the winter, the car is getting 4.5 miles per Kilowatt-hour. Admittedly, I do drive very efficiently, but this is also a big car. Thank you for your informative and fun reviews. Well done.

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  18. @GreenStripShow Avatar
    @GreenStripShow

    My first thought is ouch when it comes to April as both would be punished with the luxury car tax costing £600 a year for 5/6 years ! They’re not even remotely luxury cars I’m not saying they’re not luxurious it’s just that luxury tax should be on cars at the Porsche Taycan end of the market not on a relatively standard midsized family car

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    1. @oliver90owner Avatar
      @oliver90owner

      Was this with a paint job ‘extra’ for the Kia? At only a few quid over that magical £40k, I would tend to think the RRP will reduce in April to bring it down to £39,995?

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  19. @AlanS-uu5sy9vy8o Avatar
    @AlanS-uu5sy9vy8o

    Scenic all day long , far more stylish

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  20. @Grant.G.Simpson Avatar
    @Grant.G.Simpson

    I think you got the miles per kilowatt mixed up between the 2 cars, my Scenic Esprit Alpine is currently (january 2025) getting 3.5 driving normally with heater on low too, AND Renault has 22kw AC as standard, so you got that wrong too, that said, i do like the EV3, but i think i made the right choice going for the Scenic, plus the google operating system is easy to use/navigate. Scenic charges way faster both AC-22kw/DC-150kw, very handy for motorway stops.

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