It takes many things to make a great electric car. Extensive range and speedy charging are a must. It should be comfortable and intuitive to drive, too. And it goes without saying that it should feature the latest and greatest innovative technologies. But above all, it needs to offer everyday practicality in the right shape and size to suit your needs.
Kia has clearly understood the brief here, with a growing lineup of award-winning electric vehicles that hit all the right notes. What’s more, its well-rounded range means there’s an electric Kia for everyone.
From What Car?’s Small Electric SUV of the Year – the five-star spacious-yet-compact SUV Kia EV3 – with its impressive electric range of up to 375* miles, refined drive and generous feature list, all the way to the immensely spacious seven-seat Kia EV9, with its unrivalled practicality, ultra-rapid charging and futuristic interior. Is it time you discovered Kia’s impressive EV range?
The Kia EV3 has an impressive range between charges, a comfortable ride, a competitive entry price and plenty of standard kit. In short, it's a brilliant compact SUV – What Car?
Watch our Kia EV3 reviewGet our 5-star verdict on this award-winning car
Watch our Kia EV9 reviewSee our in-depth verdict
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best small electric SUV of the Year
Small electric SUVs should provide everyday usability and the capability to travel far on a single charge. But the best need to up the game with a great interior and user-friendly tech, too.
The first electric vehicle (EV) ever to win our overall Car of the Year award was a Kia. That was back in 2019, when the e-Niro came out of nowhere to prove that EVs didn’t need to cost a fortune to offer a long range and decent performance.
Fast forward five years and Kia has moved the game on once again with another cracking electric SUV, the Kia EV3…Read more
*WTLP data. Actual range dependent on individual driving conditions.