Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year

TDT | Dubai

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The Kia EV3 has been crowned the 2025 World Car of the Year at the World Car Awards ceremony held during the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The announcement marks a major milestone for Kia, bringing the company’s total World Car Award wins to six since 2020.

Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia, said: “It is an immense honor for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title. 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.”

Judged by a panel of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries, the EV3 stood out for its bold design, advanced technology, and segment-leading performance.

Inspired by the flagship EV9, the EV3 brings cutting-edge innovation to the compact electric SUV segment. It offers a range of up to 605 km and can charge from 10–80% in just 31 minutes. Inside, the EV3 features an intelligent, spacious layout with AI-powered assistance, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-the-Air updates, redefining usability and comfort for everyday electric driving.