New Car of the Year – Kia EV3

This is it – the big one, your Car of the Year 2025. And if you’ve clicked the link you’ll know what it is already, but it’s worth building up to talking about it by acknowledging the BMW iX3 and Renault Scenic E-Tech also in the running for the top prize. Well done, both.
But it’s the Kia EV3 you chose as your favourite, and little wonder. Sharp looking, practical, affordable and powered by Kia’s proven electric technology the Kia nails the current automotive zeitgeist in looks, performance and technology while at the same time standing out as something distinctive. Full five-star reviews are a rare thing on Autotrader but the moment we drove the EV3 we knew it was a winner, and it seems owners agree. “The Kia EV3 was the first electric I actually liked the look of in my price bracket,” said one owner. “It’s quirky, futuristic and easy to drive.” Sentiments shared by many who voted it into first place, the styling coming up time and time again as something owners loved, likewise the onboard tech, the range and the performance. A worthy winner – congratulations, Kia! Return to the New Car Awards homepage