The Kia EV3 has been hailed as the 2025 World Car of the Year. Revealed during the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the EV3 was judged by a panel of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries.
The EV3 measures 4,300mm (length), 1,850mm (width), 1,560mm (height), and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It is underpinned by a front-wheel drive electric powertrain based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Design-wise, it mimics the EV9 for an upright SUV stance which is preferred across the global markets.
Inside, the EV3 gets multi-adjustable ambient lighting, sliding table up front, 25-litre storage under the bonnet, and a 460-litre boot. The EV3 also features a nearly 30-inch combined widescreen display, including a 12.3-inch cluster, five-inch AC panel, and another 12.3-inch infotainment display which extends to the centre of the dashboard, giving the front-seat passenger access to the car’s systems.
The standard model is offered with a 58.3kWh battery, while the EV3 Long Range variant gets an 81.4kWh battery. Both models utilise a 150kW/283Nm electric motor, which allows for a standstill to 100kmph acceleration of 7.5 seconds, topping out at 170kmph. The EV3 Long Range version has a claimed driving range of up to 600km (WLTP). It is the first model to feature Kia’s new i-Pedal 3.0 regenerative braking tech, which allows the driver to adjust the level of regenerative braking based on preference, thus enabling one-pedal driving.
