- Kia EV3 recognized in World Car Design of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car of the Year categories for 2025
- World Car Awards seeks to recognize, reward and inspire automotive excellence and innovation in rapidly changing industry
- Nominees determined by distinguished jury of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 nations
- Winners to be announced on April 16th during a live World Car Awards ceremony at the New York International Auto Show
The Kia EV3 has been named as a ‘Top Three’ vehicle in multiple categories in this year’s World Car Awards. The finalists for top honors in the 2025 edition of the prestigious recognition were announced virtually today via World Car TV, having been selected by a jury of 96 distinguished international automotive journalists from 30 countries.
In which categories was the Kia EV3 announced as a ‘Top Three’ vehicle?
The EV3 was selected as one of the top three vehicles from an initial list of 52 contenders in three separate categories. These included:
- World Car Design of the Year
- World Electric Vehicle
- World Car of the Year (overall victory)
What are the Kia EV3’s key features?
The EV3 brings the cutting-edge innovation of Kia’s flagship EV9 to a wider audience than ever before, setting new standards in the compact electric vehicle (EV) SUV segment. The EV3 boasts a bold, progressive exterior and innovative, practical interior that maximizes space, functionality, and comfort.
The EV3 has a segment-leading range of up to 605 km and can charge from 10-80 percent in 31 minutes*, delivering impressive usability. The innovative interior design optimizes space, comfort, and accessibility, while Kia’s AI Assistant, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates enhance the ownership experience with cutting-edge technology.
Designed to improve EV accessibility, the Kia EV3 accelerates Kia’s shift toward becoming a provider of sustainable mobility solutions.
What World Car Awards titles has Kia won previously?
Last year, the Kia EV9 secured a double win, collecting the 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle titles.
Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards:
- Kia EV6 GT – 2023 World Performance Car of the Year
- Kia Telluride – 2020 World Car of the Year
- Kia Soul EV – 2020 World Urban Car
When will the overall winners of the 2025 World Car Awards be announced?
Winners in all six categories will be announced on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, during a live World Car Awards ceremony at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
Editor’s note:
*Claimed 605 km range and 31-minute charging time apply to the 81.4 kWh version of the EV3 and are based on the standardized WLTP assessment.
