Kia EV3 Named UK Car of the Year 2025: A Historic Win for Kia's Electric Future

We are thrilled to announce that the Kia EV3 has been crowned ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’. This prestigious award follows the EV3’s success in the ‘Small Crossover’ category, which secured it a spot as a finalist for the overall title. This victory continues Kia’s strong performance at the UK Car of the Year Awards, with the Kia EV9 having claimed the top spot in 2024.

The UK Car of the Year Awards are an independent event, judged by a panel of 31 automotive, business, and tech journalists from across the UK. Their votes highlight the exceptional qualities of the Kia EV3, which stood out for its impressive specifications, remarkable driving range, and striking design.

John Challen, Co-Chairman of the UK Car of the Year Awards, shared his thoughts on the EV3’s win:
“With this car, Kia has successfully expanded its EV portfolio, following the success of the EV6 and the UK Car of the Year 2024, the EV9. Securing back-to-back wins in this competition is a rare achievement, demonstrating the outstanding appeal of the Kia EV3. From its specification to its driving range and its distinctive styling, it emerged victorious from a strong group of finalists.”

The Kia EV3’s success does not stop here. Since its launch in late 2024, the EV3 has been making waves, earning recognition as a finalist for the European Car of the Year and a nominee for the 2025 World Car Awards. The final three nominees for the World Car Awards will be announced later this month.

The Kia EV3 is the latest addition to Kia’s growing electric vehicle lineup in the UK. As part of the brand’s Plan S strategy, the EV3 offers an impressive driving range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. This makes it the longest-range electric vehicle in Kia's current lineup, all within a compact and stylish package.

At our Kia dealership in Oldham, we’re excited to offer the Kia EV3 to our customers and showcase the innovative features that earned it the title of UK Car of the Year 2025. Come visit us today and experience the future of driving firsthand.

For more information on the Kia EV3, or to schedule a test drive, contact our team at OMC Motor Group in Oldham!