Jack Rix, Editor-in-Chief of TopGear Magazine, commented: “In a world increasingly awash with mid-size electric crossovers, the EV3 sets itself apart with a design that stays just the right side of radical, a spacious and upmarket interior, and the sort of range figures that erode the argument for not going EV. It builds on the brilliance of EV9 and EV6 and keeps Kia’s remarkable run of form rolling.”
Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK commented: "The EV3 is a car we’re very excited about and we’re pleased to see it recognised as we start UK customer deliveries. Thanks to its affordable entry price and smart design, we are expecting the EV3 to become a firm favourite with our UK customers as the demand for smaller, long-range, practical EVs continues to grow. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with desirable, capable and affordable products.”
While the EV3 may be Kia’s most affordable EV, it also offers the longest range of all of Kia’s electric models – up to 375 miles* on a single charge. It also boasts an extensive list of standard equipment, even in entry-level ‘Air’ guise, benefitting from all-round LED lights, flush door handles, heated front seats and steering wheel, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, triple driver display screens (12.3-inch touchscreen navigation, 5.3-inch climate control screen, and 12.3-inch driver display screen), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and seven years’ free access to Kia Connect services.
The Kia EV3 is the company’s next step in its ‘Plan S’ strategy, which will see 15 EVs launched worldwide by 2027, nine of which will be available in the UK.