Kia EV3 Named UK Car of the Year 2025

We’re excited to share that the Kia EV3 has been named the UK Car of the Year 2025 – a fantastic achievement for Kia’s latest all-electric model. Following its win in the ‘Small Crossover’ category earlier this year, the EV3 went on to secure the overall title, voted for by a panel of 31 leading experts from across the UK’s automotive, business, and technology industries.

The EV3’s triumph continues Kia’s award-winning momentum, following in the footsteps of the larger Kia EV9, which claimed both ‘Large Crossover’ and ‘UK Car of the Year’ titles in 2024.

Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, commented:
“We’re delighted to once again win the outright UK Car of the Year Award, this time with the EV3. Following the EV9’s success last year, these consecutive awards highlight Kia’s leadership in electrification, the growing demand from UK customers, and the outstanding quality of our products. With this recognition and a strong order bank, we are confident the EV3 will continue to be a popular and accessible choice for drivers switching to electric.”

John Challen, Co-Chairman of the UK Car of the Year Awards, added:
“Kia has strengthened its EV line-up with the EV3, following the success of the EV6 and EV9. Back-to-back wins are rare, underlining the exceptional appeal of the EV3. Its impressive specification, long driving range, and distinctive styling helped it stand out in a highly competitive field.”

Since its launch at the end of 2024, the Kia EV3 has continued to attract acclaim, already named a finalist for both the European Car of the Year and the 2025 World Car Awards.

Now available at Holden Kia, the EV3 combines Kia’s most advanced electric technology in a compact crossover, delivering up to 375 miles of driving range* on a single charge – the longest range of any Kia EV to date. As part of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, the EV3 offers an exciting, accessible next step for customers ready to embrace electrification.