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The annual World Car Awards is arguably the most valued automotive awards programme, announcing the very best vehicles on the market. This year marked a shift in what qualities people want in a car as all three finalists for the World Car Of The Year (WCOTY) Award were electric vehicles.
A jury of over 100 distinguished international automotive journalists voted the All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia EV6 as world-class leaders in performance, value, safety, efficiency and innovation, which earned them a spot as this year’s top 3 finalists.
(WCOTY Score: 773)
The beautifully sculpted All-Electric Mustang Mach-E brings the freedom, performance and iconic character of the iconic Mustang sports car into the electric era.
Drivers can enjoy instant acceleration and a maximum electric driving range of up to 280 to 379 miles* which covers most owners’ needs. The All-Electric Mustang Mach-E is also equipped with a range of driver-assist technologies aimed to take the stress out of motoring and mitigate risks.
Learn more about the All-Electric Mustang Mach-E.
(WCOTY Score: 808)
The multi-award-winning, all-electric Kia EV6 promises outstanding performance, 0 to 62mph in as fast as 5.2 seconds (quicker than many sports cars), and zero-emission driving range up to 328 miles*. There is minimal downtime in the EV6 as its 800-volt, ultra-fast charging takes the battery from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.
There are three grades of the Kia EV6 from which to choose (Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S), all with the latest high-tech connectivity and safety features as standard, and the new Kia EV6 GT is expected to arrive in late 2022.
Learn more about the Kia EV6.
(WCOTY Score: 815)
The IONIQ 5 was declared this year’s winner from an initial entry list of 28 vehicles.
Jurors described the IONIQ 5 as the flagship model for Hyundai Motor Group and praised its balance of retro and futuristic design, flexible interior space, and seamless technology.
The IONIQ 5 is the first Hyundai model based on the company’s BEV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform, known as E-GMP, which offers faster charging capabilities and increased driving range.
The 800-volt battery can go from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes and customers can enjoy 100 km of range with fewer than 5 minutes of charging.
*According to official WLTP testing