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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Fowler

The family SUV that just won World Car of the Year

  • The Kia EV3 all-electric family SUV won the 2025 World Car of the Year award, marking the fourth consecutive Korean win at the awards.
  • The EV3 Air model boasts a 375-mile range and 128kW charging capability.
  • Chinese newcomer BYD won two awards: World Car Person of the Year for Stella Li and World Urban Car for the Dolphin Surf.
  • The Hyundai Inster won World Electric Vehicle, and the Volvo EX90 won World Luxury Car.
  • Volkswagen's ID. Buzz received the World Car Design of the Year award.

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A Korean EV just won World Car of the Year (again)

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