The Kia EV3 has secured two major accolades at the 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards: ‘Best Conventional Electric Car’ and ‘Car of the Year’. The awards, previously known as the Autotrader New Car Awards, include 25 categories. Finalists and winners are determined based on the real opinions of over 225,000 UK vehicle owners, who completed an online survey sharing their thoughts on their cars. Each model is rated across 16 different criteria, from reliability and performance to aesthetics and maintenance costs. Owners were also asked about their overall satisfaction with the car and their likelihood to recommend it.
The EV3 impressed UK customers with its excellent value for money and a comprehensive, refined package. Its owners rated it as the electric vehicle that represents the best of the best in terms of conventional vehicles, and the overall best car of 2025. The Kia EV3 is priced from £33,005 and offers up to 600 km of range on the WLTP combined cycle, a choice of three competitive trim levels, and seating for five occupants.
Praised for its Standout Features
Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Autotrader, commented: «While it may be Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle currently on sale, the EV3 still delivers great performance. It scored top marks for the quality of its features, which, combined with an attractive design and an excellent driving experience, has made the EV3 a runaway success with its owners. One of them told us: ‘This was my first electric car and it really stood out from all the other electric vehicles, especially in my price range. It’s quirky, futuristic, packed with brilliant features and very easy to drive. Plus, I can take the whole family and there’s plenty of space. We love it!’. Congratulations to Kia on a very well-deserved victory!»
A Boost for Kia’s EV Lineup
Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK Limited, said: «The EV3 has had an excellent reception since its launch. Having won UK and global Car of the Year awards in 2025, it’s even more encouraging to see real customers vote it as Car of the Year through Autotrader. This sentiment is reflected in the EV3’s current sales performance in the UK, being the best-selling electric vehicle in the retail market to date and a strong competitor in other channels. This positive recognition gives us and our dealer partners an extra boost to continue launching more customer-focused electric vehicles.»
Kia is no stranger to success at the Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards. Last year, the Kia EV6 was named ‘Best Family Car’ and ‘Best Dog-Friendly Car’, while in 2023 the Soul EV won ‘Best Value Electric Car’ and the EV6 was crowned ‘New Car of the Year’.
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