[Photo=Kia]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Kia said April 1 that Top Gear, the U.K.\u2019s leading automotive publication, named it Manufacturer of the Year at the 2026 Top Gear EV Awards.<\/p>\n
Now in its seventh year, the Top Gear EV Awards \u2014 launched in 2020 to single out the best electric vehicles \u2014 added the Manufacturer of the Year category this year to recognize automakers driving the transition to electrification.<\/p>\n
Last year, Kia\u2019s purpose-built mobility (PBV) PV5, introduced in 2025, earned Top Gear\u2019s Family Car of the Year and the light-commercial sector\u2019s top honor, the 2026 World Van of the Year.<\/p>\n
Ollie Q, deputy editor at Top Gear, said, “From the EV3 to the full-size EV9 SUV, the sleek EV6 and the boxy PV5, Kia\u2019s electric models consistently demonstrate a high level of refinement. Backed by dependable range, accessible performance and a satisfying ride, the brand has confidently assembled an EV lineup that spans entry-level models such as the EV2 up to high-performance SUVs like the EV9 GT.”<\/p>\n
Kia\u2019s EV3 won Best Crossover EV at last year\u2019s Top Gear EV Awards, and the Manufacturer of the Year honor further acknowledges the company\u2019s strong product and technology position in the global EV market.<\/p>\n
A Kia spokesperson said, “Over the past few years, Kia has introduced a wide range of electric vehicles across Europe. We will use this award as motivation to continue delivering the best possible experience for our customers.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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