Kia EV3 wins at 2025 Autocar Awards

LONDON: The Kia EV3 was named ‘Best Electric Car’ at the 2025 Autocar Awards.

Autocar said in an exceptionally competitive category, the Kia EV3 stood out not only for its 603km electric range and fast-charging capability, but also for delivering that performance in a compact, desirable and affordable package.

“The EV3 is the standout addition to the affordable electric car ranks in 2025. It brings with it compelling space and practicality, impressive rapid charging speed, excellent EV drivability and convincing electric range to the party — all for an appealing price," said Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw.

He continued, “The EV3 is an electric car customers can afford and one that will really work for them. It's a cracking all-rounder, and very convincing.”

Since its global debut last year, the EV3 has received significant international recognition, including the 2025 World Car of the Year and Red Dot’s prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ award.

Notably in the UK, the EV3 has seen exceptional success — becoming the best-selling EV in the UK retail market in Q1 and earning the 2025 UK Car of the Year.

These achievements follow in the footsteps of its larger sibling, the EV9, which swept the same awards in 2024.

Kia Corp president and CEO Ho Sung Song remarked, “The EV3 being named ‘Best Electric Car’ at the 2025 Autocar Awards — along with its growing list of accolades — underscores Kia’s commitment to innovation."

"With our Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy now underway, and a model lineup soon to span from the highly anticipated EV2 all the way up to the premium EV9, we’re well positioned to lead the global shift to electrification.”