Kia was selected as the ‘Best Automobile Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2026 EV Awards organized by TopGear.com, which is considered one of the most prestigious channels in the automotive world globally.
The BBC TopGear.com EV Awards, held for the seventh time this year, rewarded the most successful electric vehicles and the brands that pioneered the transformation in the sector. Kia’s being deemed worthy of this prestigious award demonstrates the brand’s strategic determination in the field of electric mobility and the strong momentum it has achieved on an international scale.
Kia’s achievements in recent years support the brand’s permanent rise in the electric vehicle segment. Brand; It won the “Best Crossover Model of the Year” award with the EV3 in 2024, the “Best Family Car of the Year” award with the EV9 in 2023, the “Best Automobile Manufacturer of the Year” award in 2022, and the “Best Crossover Model of the Year” award with the EV6 in 2021. This continuity strongly reflects Kia’s understanding of quality in product development and its assertiveness in innovation.
Ollie Kew, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of TopGear.com “Kia’s electric vehicle product range, which is positioned in different segments and offers options for various needs, stands out in the industry with its high quality and consistent consistency. Kia’s electric models stand out with their comfortable driving approach as well as the promised range consistency. The brand draws attention with its wide product range, starting from the compact segment and extending to the upper segment with the EV9.” he said.
Pablo Martinez Masip, Vice President of Product, Marketing and Customer Experience, Kia Europe “Being selected as ‘Best Automobile Manufacturer of the Year’ by TopGear.com is a strong indicator of Kia’s electric mobility strategy in Europe. We respond to different customer needs with our wide portfolio ranging from compact and accessible models to high-performance vehicles. This award reinforces our determination in our transformation journey and our goal of becoming a leading brand in Europe.” he said.
Kia aims to expand its electric vehicle product range with EV2 and Niro EV, which it plans to put on sale in Türkiye in 2026.
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