Kia EV3 and EV9 win at annual Business Car Awards

Sep 19 2025

Kia has won a fresh set of awards at the Business Car Awards 2025, for both its smallest and largest EVs offered in the UK.

Hosted once again at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel, the Kia EV3 is the latest in a long line of Kia models to be recognised by the Business Car Awards jury. Judges praised the car for its compelling blend of range and efficiency, coupled with ride comfort and generous equipment – helping it to win the award of ‘Best Compact SUV’.

Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car, said: “Kia’s first dedicated compact EV, in our opinion, is the definitive choice for fleet compared with rivals. This is thanks to its impressive efficiency, resulting in a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles. It also boasts distinctive looks, and a comfortable and composed ride. There’s also a spacious, stylish, well-equipped, and quality interior, with easy-to-use infotainment.”

KIA EV3 ‘GT-Line’ 81.4kWh - Shale Grey — Kia EV3 named ‘Best Compact SUV’ at Business Car Awards 2025

Kia EV9 ‘GT-Line’ 7st AWD – Pacific Blue — Kia EV9 wins ‘Best Premium Large SUV’ title for the second year

The Kia EV3 is both the UK Car of the Year 2025 and World Car of the Year 2025 – a rare achievement matched only by the Kia EV9 in 2024.

For the second year, the Kia EV9 was declared the ‘Best Premium Large SUV’; a significant achievement for Kia’s flagship model. Set apart by its striking looks, practical seven-seat configuration as standard and 800V electric architecture, the EV9 truly delivers a unique blend of efficient electric motoring with family-sized practicality.

Collins commented: “For the second year in a row, and despite other new Premium Large SUV launches this year, the Kia EV9 retains its Business Car Awards crown. The EV9 still looks great against the opposition, remains a practical seven-seater, is good to drive, and is impressively efficient. Prices may start at over £65,000, but this is good value compared with rivals.”

Launched in the UK in late 2023, the Kia EV9 has enjoyed a wealth of awards and recognition for its innovative approach to both electric power and the large seven-seat SUV segment. This includes being named the UK Car of the Year for 2024, and the World Car of the Year 2024.

Dave Williams, Head of Fleet at Kia UK, said: “We are delighted to receive these latest business-focused awards for the EV3 and EV9. Awards like these truly highlight the appeal of our great products, and we work hard to ensure they are backed up by all-important customer support. With our well-established network of 190 Kia dealerships across the UK, our Kia Business Service Promise and our seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, customers can be assured that when buying a Kia they’re getting a complete end-to-end service.”

The Kia Business Service Promise is designed to keep fleet and business customers mobile as well as provide the best service and maintenance from across the Kia dealer network. To find out more about the Kia Business Service Promise, visit: https://www.kia.com/uk/business/service-promise/

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