Kia EV3 Wins World Car of the Year 2025
Kia EV3 Wins 2025 World Car of the Year Award
The Kia EV3
has been officially crowned as the 2025 World Car of the Year at the prestigious World Car of the Year awards, securing its place at the pinnacle of global automotive innovation.
Unveiled during a live announcement at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the win marks a pivotal moment that reinforces Kia’s position as a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Following its earlier recognition as the ‘Best Small Electric SUV’
at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year awards, EV3’s latest title solidifies its reputation as one of the best new electric cars of 2025.
“It is an immense honour for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia. “This award highlights Kia’s global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3’s class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide”.
A Landmark Award on the Global Stage
The World Car Awards are among the most respected accolades in the automotive industry. Each year they recognise, reward, and inspire automotive excellence and innovation in a land that’s evolving rapidly toward electrified mobility.
Judged by a panel of 96 esteemed automotive journalists from 30 countries, the 2025 World Car Awards offer a uniquely global perspective. The EV3’s triumph, therefore, is not just a recognition of product excellence, but a global endorsement of Kia’s vision for the future.
This is our sixth win at the World Car Awards since 2020, underscoring a pattern of consistent innovation across our electric vehicle range. The EV3’s
success demonstrates our continued investment in design-led development and advanced technology that meets the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s drivers.
Design-Led Innovation in a Compact Electric SUV
The EV3
is not just another electric SUV – it’s a bold reinterpretation of what drivers can expect from a compact SUV
Inspired by the design DNA of Kia’s flagship EV9,
the EV3 takes that large-scale innovation and distils it into a more accessible, everyday package without compromising features or performance.
Its exterior boasts a futuristic, progressive look with signature lighting and strong, geometric lines. Inside, the EV3 is tailored to modern lifestyles, with a highly flexible and spacious interior. Thoughtful materials and ergonomic design come together to offer comfort and functionality in equal measure.
For many, it’s what lies beneath the surface that truly impresses. The EV3 delivers a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles*, making it one of the best electric cars in 2025 for city commuting and long-distance journeys. Charging
is equally impressive, with 10-80% top-ups achievable in just 31 minutes, thanks to its fast-charging capabilities.
Smart Technology that Enhances Every Journey
Kia’s tech-forward philosophy is evident throughout the EV3. It’s equipped with Kia’s AI Assistant which is designed to offer a more intuitive and connected driving experience.
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
also provide confidence and peace of mind across a range of driving conditions. Features such as lane-keeping assist, highway driving assist, and smart cruise control place the driver at the centre of a safety-first design approach.
The EV3 also receives Over-the-Air (OTA) updates,
allowing it to remain up to date with the latest improvements, whether that be performance optimisations or new feature rollouts. This helps to make it one of the most future-proof vehicles in its class.
Kia’s Vision for the Future of Mobility
The EV3’s recognition as the 2025 World Car of the Year is more than a headline; it’s a statement of bold expression of Kia’s vision for the future of electric vehicles. As the demand for sustainable, intelligent transport continues to rise, the EV3 represents a new era of electric driving that is accessible, innovative, and uncompromising.
With accolades from global and domestic award bodies, the EV3’s combination of modern design, everyday practicality, and forward-thinking technology shows that it’s built to adapt, evolve and inspire.
With its title as the 2025 World Car of the Year, the EV3 is setting a new benchmark for what electric vehicles
can be and where they’re headed next.
* The range was determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP) on EV3 Air Grade. The individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real-life range and can possibly reduce it.
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