Kia EV3 has won the Best World Car of the Year award 2025 at the New York Auto Show. The iconic four-wheeler outperformed its rivals, Hyundai Inster and BMW X3, to clinch the prestigious accolade.
The latest recognition follows the previous successes, too. In 2024, Kia EV9 won the same award 2024. Likewise, the honor went to the Kia Telluride in 2020. This time, it’s the fourth year in a row for a Kia car to grab the World Car of the Year title and sixth in the brand’s history.
The KIA EV3 has two battery options. The Standard Range version ships with a 58.3 kWh battery that offers up to 436 km per full charge. The Long Range version, with its larger battery of 81.4 kWh, is claimed to assure 604 km per charge.
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After KIA EV3 won the award, Kia UK president and CEO Paul Philpott expressed his delight. He said, “This is fantastic recognition for our latest EV and for Kia, especially as we entered the 2025 World Car Awards as reigning champions from 2024.”
Likewise, BYD Seagull clinched an award in the World Urban Car category. Porsche 911 GTS won the 2025 World Performance Car award, while Volvo EX90 won in the World Luxury Car category.
World Car Awards, the event that organizes the awards, is in its glorious 21st year. It comprises 96 jurors who determine which cars