Kia’s EV3 has been named ‘Automobile of the Yr’ and ‘Greatest Mainstream Electrical Automobile’ on the 2025 Auto Dealer Drivers’ Alternative Awards – a standout double victory in one of many UK’s most consumer-driven automotive accolades.
The awards, previously generally known as the Auto Dealer New Automobile Awards, are primarily based fully on the real-world suggestions of greater than 225,000 UK automobile house owners, who rated their automobiles throughout 16 standards together with reliability, efficiency, design, working prices, and general satisfaction.
Launched as Kia’s most reasonably priced EV, the EV3 begins from £33,005 and gives as much as 375 miles of WLTP mixed vary. The automobile was praised for delivering robust worth, fashionable appears to be like, and premium options – all in a sensible, family-friendly package deal.
Erin Baker, editorial director at Auto Dealer, commented: “It could be Kia’s most reasonably priced EV, however the EV3 nonetheless packs a premium punch. House owners rated it extremely for its high quality, options, and ease of use – one even instructed us it stood out above all others of their value bracket. It’s quirky, futuristic, and a pleasure to drive. A really well-deserved win.”
The win provides to the EV3’s rising checklist of accolades, which already contains UK Automobile of the Yr and World Automobile of the Yr 2025. Kia UK president and CEO Paul Philpott welcomed the information.
“It’s massively rewarding to see actual prospects vote the EV3 their Automobile of the Yr. That endorsement can also be mirrored in its robust UK gross sales efficiency. This recognition boosts momentum forward of the launches of the EV4 and EV5 later this yr.”
The winners for the Autotrader Drivers’ Alternative Awards 2025 are:
Automobile of the Yr – Kia EV3 – Electrical car
Greatest Automobile for Households – BMW i4 – Electrical car
Greatest Automobile for Metropolis Drivers – Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Electrical car
Greatest Worth New Automobile – Omoda 5
Greatest Automobile for Lengthy Distances – Renault Scenic E-Tech – Electrical car
Most Enjoyable to Drive – Porsche Macan – Electrical car
Greatest Automobile for New Drivers – Volkswagen Golf
Greatest Automobile for Canine House owners – Skoda Enyaq – Electrical car
Greatest 7-seater – Hyundai Santa Fe
Greatest Automobile for Towing – Volvo XC60
Most Cherished Automobile – Land Rover Defender 110
Greatest Plug-in Hybrid Automobile – Toyota RAV4
Greatest Mainstream Electrical Automobile – Kia EV3 – Electrical car
Greatest Premium Electrical Automobile – BMW iX3 – Electrical car
Greatest Luxurious Automobile – Porsche 911
Most Cherished Model – BYD
Most Dependable Model – Lexus
Automobile Model with the Greatest Tech – Tesla
Greatest Worth Model – Dacia
Editor’s Alternative Erin Baker – Renault 5 – Electrical car
Editor’s Alternative Rory Reid – Ferrari 12Cilindri
Sustainability Initiative Award – Renault
BEST house charger – myeemergi
Most Anticipated Automobile – Jaguar 00 – Electrical car
Media Marketing campaign of the Yr – JLR “Home of Manufacturers – RR Sport Editon 1”
Baker added: “It’s been an thrilling time just lately for automobile consumers as many sensible and distinctive fashions together with absolutely electrical choices have been launched or up to date by well-known automotive manufacturers.
“Not solely this however new entrants from throughout the globe have emerged over the past twelve months which have began to seize the eye of shoppers and problem the extra established manufacturers.”
