Kia & Hyundai EVs Scoop Up Two More Big Awards - CleanTechnica

Hyundai and Kia continue to receive significant recognition for their electric vehicles, with recent wins at the 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards in the UK. The Kia EV3 earned two top honors: “Car of the Year” and “Best Mainstream Electric Car.” These awards are based on feedback from over 225,000 UK car owners who rated vehicles on 16 criteria including reliability, performance, and overall satisfaction. The EV3 was praised for its exceptional value, clever design, premium features, and driving experience, making it a standout in the mainstream EV market. This marks another major accolade following the Kia EV6’s Car of the Year win the previous year. Hyundai also celebrated success with its IONIQ 5 being named “Best Car for City Drivers” at the same awards. Owners highlighted its smooth drive, excellent visibility, unique styling, and practicality, making it well-suited for urban environments. While the IONIQ 5 did not match the EV