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The family SUV that just won World Car of the Year

The Independent ’s Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler with Kia's British Head of Exterior Design John Buckingham
The Independent ’s Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler with Kia's British Head of Exterior Design John Buckingham (The Independent)
  • 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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