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The Kia EV3 compact electrical SUV is the 57th automobile to earn the title of The Automotive of the Yr in Denmark. It was adopted carefully by the Skoda Elroq in second place, and the Renault Scenic (which was named The Automotive of the Yr in Europe within the spring) in third place.
That is the primary time within the 57-year historical past of the award that Kia has gained the Danish title. Although, the Korean automobile model gained Automotive of the Yr in Europe in 2022 with the larger EV6.
Automotive Editor on the Affiliation of Danish Motorists (FDM) Søren W. Rasmussen thinks the Kia EV3 is a worthy winner and a pure consultant of the progress of EVs proper now.
“Electrical automobiles have now come down in worth, and with a beginning worth of DKK 270,000 ($38,250), the Kia EV3 is in a worth vary the place a big share of Danes are anticipated to purchase a brand new electrical automobile sooner or later. For that worth, you get a really well-equipped automobile with a spread of 435 km (270 miles), that may cost from 10% to 80% in half-hour. Total, this makes it an actual Danish automobile.”
This was the fifth yr in a row that an EV gained the title of Automotive of the Yr in Denmark, and the primary time ever that every one contestants had been absolutely electrical!
Automotive of the Yr in Denmark is chosen by a jury of 20 motoring journalists. The celebrated award has been awarded yearly since 1969.
The factors got as follows:
- Kia EV3: 134 factors
- Skoda Elroq: 131 factors
- Renault Scenic: 120 factors
- Hyundai Inster: 75 factors
- Ford Explorer: 44 factors
- Cupra Tavascan: 40 factors
- Xpeng G6: 21 factors
- Polestar 4: 20 factors
- Peugeot 3008/5008: 15 factors
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