Kia EV3 Crowned UK Car of the Year 2025
The Kia EV3 has been officially named ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’, following its victory in the ‘Small Crossover’ category on 20 February. This achievement mirrors the success of its larger sibling, the Kia EV9, which claimed the title in 2024, further solidifying Kia’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
A Prestigious Recognition
The UK Car of the Year Awards are an independent set of accolades, voted for by a panel of 31 respected industry experts from motoring, business, and technology media across the UK. The EV3’s triumph in this competition highlights its exceptional design, efficiency, and suitability for UK roads.
Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, expressed his excitement: “We’re delighted to once again be victorious, winning the outright UK Car of the Year Award with EV3. These consecutive awards clearly demonstrate Kia’s strong leadership in electrification, the genuine demand from UK customers, and the quality of our product line-up.”
John Challen, Co-chairman of the UK Car of the Year Awards, praised Kia’s achievement: “With this car, Kia has successfully grown its EV portfolio, following the success of the EV6 and the UK Car of the Year 2024, the EV9. Securing back-to-back successes in this competition has only been achieved once before, which shows the outstanding attributes and appeal of the Kia EV3, which emerged victorious from a strong field of finalists. The specification, driving range and distinctive interior and exterior styling are just three EV3 elements that impressed our panel of experts.”
Why the Kia EV3 Stands Out
The Kia EV3 is the brand’s newest electric vehicle on sale in the UK and represents the next step in the company’s ‘Plan S’ strategy – a brand expansion toward sustainable mobility. With a remarkable range of up to 375 miles* on a single charge, it offers the longest range in Kia’s electric vehicle line-up while maintaining a compact, stylish, and practical design.
Its success is not limited to the UK Car of the Year title. Since its launch in late 2024, the EV3 has also been named a finalist for European Car of the Year and the 2025 World Car Awards, with the final three nominees set to be announced later in March.
Discover the Award-Winning Kia EV3 at Dicksons of Inverness
As the UK Car of the Year 2025, the Kia EV3 is a game-changer for those looking to switch to electric driving. At Dicksons of Inverness, we are proud to offer this exceptional model. Visit our showroom or book a test drive to explore the EV3 and find out how it can enhance your driving experience.
The future of driving is here – and it’s electric, efficient, and unmistakably Kia.
*WLTP range figures may vary based on driving style, road conditions, and external factors.