What Car? has announced the winners of its 2023 Electric Car Awards, which recognize the top new and used electric cars (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the UK across various budgets. These awards, now in their fourth year, aim to assist individuals interested in purchasing an electrified vehicle by helping them choose the right model for their specific requirements.
The most successful brands in 2023, each receiving three What Car? Electric Car Awards in the new and used car categories, were BMW, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen.
The winners in the Electric Car Awards’ most successful models category were the MG 5 EV, Porsche Taycan, and Tesla Model 3, with each vehicle earning two awards. The MG 5 was recognized as the best electric estate car, both new and used, while the Porsche Taycan won best new and used performance car. The Tesla Model 3 received the accolade for best new and used executive car.
Another notable winner was the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which had previously been named the overall What Car? Car of the Year in January. This time, it triumphed as the best electric MPV. Volkswagen also snagged the awards for best used electric family car with the ID 3, and best used hybrid estate car with the Passat GTE.
At the 2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards, the MG 4 EV SE claimed the title of the most affordable new electric or hybrid winner, with a current price of £26,397 through What Car?’s free online New Car Buying service.
In a public vote on What Car?’s social media channels, the Renault 5 electric hatchback secured the Reader Award. Voters were asked to choose the upcoming electric model they were most excited about from a shortlist of 12 cars.
The 2024 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, which will be held in January at London’s Grosvenor House, Park Lane, will announce the winners across 16 categories.
2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards Winners
Electric Car Winners
Electric small car: Fiat 500 42kWh
Electric family car: MG 4 SE
Electric small SUV: Smart #1 Premium
Electric large SUV: Genesis GV60 RWD Premium
Electric executive car: Tesla Model 3 RWD
Electric estate car: MG 5 EV SE Long Range
Electric MPV: Volkswagen ID Buzz SWB Style
Electric luxury car: BMW i7 xDrive60 Excellence Pro
Electric performance car: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S