Korean EVs keep dominating as Kia takes top global prize again

Kia has clinched the World Car of the Year title for the second year running—this time with its all-electric EV3 SUV. Priced from £33,005 and offering an impressive 375-mile range, the EV3 continues Korea’s four-year winning streak in the World Car Awards, signalling the country’s rapid rise in EV leadership.

The win reinforces a clear message to legacy automakers—innovation, value, and sustainability are converging fast, and Korean brands are leading the charge. With the Hyundai Inster and BYD also earning top honours, the future of mobility is shifting east.

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