Overview

• The Kia EV3 achieved the 2025 World Car of the Year title with a top score of 780 points, surpassing the Hyundai Casper Electric and BMW X3.
• A jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries evaluated 52 eligible vehicles based on production, pricing, and multi-market availability criteria.
• The EV3 received the highest efficiency rating, offering up to 605 kilometers per charge and scoring 8.3 in the category.
• This marks Kia’s third World Car of the Year award, following wins for the EV9 in 2024 and the Telluride in 2020.
• Kia CEO Song Ho-sung celebrated the accolade as evidence of the company’s leadership in sustainable, design-driven mobility solutions.