A complete showcase of awards won by Hyundai

At Hyundai, we’re proud to be an award-winning brand recognised for everything from the best SUVs to the best city cars. Explore how our commitment to innovation and excellence has earned us recognition as a leader in the automotive industry.

Hyundai: A trusted name, backed by awards

At Hyundai, we’re proud to be recognised by industry leaders like Electrifying.com and Carwow for our commitment to excellence. Being named 'Electric Brand of the Year' and 'Brand of the Year 2025' highlights our dedication to innovation and delivering outstanding value. These prestigious awards showcase why Hyundai is a trusted name in the automotive world.
Carwow Brand of the Year Award badge

Hyundai has absolutely smashed it out of the park. Not only is it building genuinely stylish and desirable cars, they’re good value for money, packed full of technology and, in the case of the Ioniq 5 N, have a fantastic sense of humour that makes electric cars fun. No other car maker is showing such a breadth of abilities as Hyundai right now.

- Mat Watson, Carwow -

Hyundai electric car awards

Hyundai continues to set the standard for electric cars, earning recognition as Electric Vehicle (EV) Brand of the Year.  With cutting-edge technology and exceptional design, our models are celebrated as some of the best electric cars on the market. These awards highlight our commitment to EV technology, making Hyundai a trusted choice for EV drivers worldwide.
Electrifying.com EV Brand of the Year Award badge

We believe Hyundai is the only brand that offers a range of high-quality electric cars that appeal to buyers across the entire market spectrum. There’s an EV for everyone in Hyundai’s line-up - from the great value-for-money INSTER to its forthcoming seven-seat SUV, along with cars that appeal to both family and business drivers alike. 

- Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electryfying.com -

IONIQ 5 N awards

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has earned top honours like The Sunday Times Hot Hatch of the Year and Best Performance Car by Autocar, showcasing its bold design, thrilling performance, and advanced innovation.
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IONIQ 5 N

The IONIQ 5 N is a high-performance electric hatchback that combines thrilling power with innovative features. With advanced driving dynamics, a bold design, and cutting-edge technology, it redefines what an electric vehicle can offer for enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
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  1. Sunday Times hot hatch of the year badge

    The Sunday Times Hot Hatch of the Year

    The IONIQ 5N is celebrated by Jeremy Clarkson himself in The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2024 for its exhilarating performance and playful design.

  2. Autocar Best Performance Car badge

    Best Performance Car - Autocar

    "This is the best electric driver’s car yet made" Autocar 2024

  3. Autoexpress performance car of the year badge

    Performance Car of the Year 2024 - Auto Express

    Praising the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N for its thrilling 641bhp power, 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, and innovative features like a simulated gearbox and dynamic sounds.

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    World Performance Car Winner - WCA 2024

    Selected by a jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries, this award reflects expert evaluation and recognition of excellence in the industry.

    IONIQ 5 awards

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been celebrated for its striking design, advanced technology, and outstanding performance.
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    IONIQ 5

    The IONIQ 5 redefines electric vehicle design with its futuristic aesthetic, seamless clamshell hood, and distinctive Parametric Pixel LED lighting. Combining bold innovation, ultra-fast charging, and smart technology, it offers a spacious, advanced, and electrifying driving experience. 1
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    AutoTrader Most Loved Car 2023

    The "Most Loved Car" award, voted for by over 200,000 UK car buyers, recognises the car that owners truly adore. 2023 saw the Hyundai IONIQ 5 claim the title, celebrated for its distinctive retro-modern design, spacious interior, advanced technology, and value for money—making it a standout choice for families and EV enthusiasts alike

    IONIQ 6 awards

    The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been recognised as a standout family car, earning  the prestigious Erin Baker Award from the AutoTrader Awards 2023.
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    IONIQ 6

    The IONIQ 6 combines aerodynamic design, advanced technology, and exceptional efficiency. With a spacious interior, impressive range options, and fast charging capabilities, it delivers a premium and modern EV experience tailored for both style and practicality. 2
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    AutoTrader Erin Baker Award 2023

    AutoTrader’s Erin Baker awarded the Hyundai IONIQ 6 her eponymous prize, praising it as the best all-rounder for its practicality, design, technology, value, and electric capability.
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    World Car of the Year - WCA 2023

    Selected by a jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries, this award reflects expert evaluation and recognition of excellence in the industry.

    All-new INSTER awards

    The Hyundai INSTER has been awarded the WHAT CAR? Car of the year 2025 for being the best small electric city car.
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    All-new INSTER

    For a city car, the INSTER delivers an amazing amount of practicality and interior space. This, combined with its smart mobility, electrifying performance and advanced connectivity make it the perfect compact EV.
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    WHAT CAR? Best Small Electric Car for the City 2025

    The Hyundai INSTER is praised for its comfortability, steering and visibility. Its narrow dimensions and parking technology makes it easy to park in small tight gaps. 

    SUV car awards

    Hyundai’s SUV’s like the popular SANTA FE have earned top honours for their versatility, design, and innovation. From family-friendly features to cutting-edge technology, our award-winning SUVs represent excellence.
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    All-new SANTA FE

    The Hyundai SANTA FE is the perfect SUV for families and adventurers, offering bold design, advanced safety, and a spacious interior. With hybrid options, it combines power, efficiency, and comfort for every journey.
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    1. Carwow car of the year award badge for SANTA FE

      The CARWOW Car of the Year 2025

      The Hyundai SANTA FE claimed the prestigious title of Car of the Year 2025. Praised highly for its bold styling, spacious interior, advanced technology, and outstanding value—making it a standout choice for families in 2025.

    2. WHAT CAR? best 7-seater car of the year award badge for SANTA FE

      WHAT CAR? Car of the Year - Best 7-Seater 2025

      The Hyundai SANTA FE has earned the WHAT CAR? Best 7-seater Car of the Year award. The SUV has been commended for its premium feel, value for money and spacious leg and head room.

    3. Topgear SUV of the year award badge

      SUV of the Year 2024 - TopGear

      “It gets right the things it needs to and in terms of design, thoughtfulness and versatility there's not a family car to rival it for the money..." TopGear Awards 2024.

    4. Whatcar Hybrid car of the year, best hybrid 7-seater award badge

      Hybrid car of the year - What Car?

      The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid won Best Hybrid 7-Seater at the 2024 What Car? Awards, praised for its spacious interior, impressive performance, and family-friendly design.

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      TUCSON awards

      The Hyundai TUSCON has been crowned Mid-Size SUV of the Year by Auto Express—standing out with its bold design, smart technology, and unbeatable practicality.
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      Best Mid-size SUV of the year 2024 - Autoexpress

      The Hyundai TUSCON has dominated as Mid-Size SUV of the Year at the Auto Express Awards, cementing its place as the ultimate mid-size SUV.

      Our award winning cars

      Our award-winning cars at Hyundai reflect our passion for innovation, design, and performance. From our all-new, family-friendly SANTA FE, celebrated for its comfort and space, to the cutting-edge technology of the IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 that redefine electric and performance driving. Each award represents our commitment to creating cars that stand out, a testament to the trust and recognition we’ve earned from drivers and industry experts alike.
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        Charging options for your electric vehicle depend on your grid connection at home or the public charging station you have access to, electric vehicles like the KONA Electric give you flexible possibilities for charging. When charging at home, you'll need to have the option to park off the street. On-street charging is becoming more available but isn't yet the norm.

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