2023 Electric Car Awards unveils UK's leading EVs and hybrids

author: FutureCar Staff    

The winners of the 2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards showcased the UK's top new and used electric cars (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

Among the most successful brands were BMW, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen, each taking home three awards across various categories.

Three cars stood out as the most successful models of the year, with the MG 5 EV, Porsche Taycan, and Tesla Model 3 each winning two awards.

The MG 5 was recognized as the Best electric estate car in both the new and used car categories, while the Porsche Taycan took home the titles of Best new and used performance car. The Tesla Model 3 was awarded 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. It continued its success by winning the Best electric MPV award. Volkswagen also triumphed in the categories of Best used electric family car (with the ID 3) and Best used hybrid estate car (with the Passat GTE).

The MG 4 EV SE was crowned the most affordable new electric or hybrid winner at the awards, with a current price of £26,397 through What Car?'s free online New Car Buying service.

In the Reader Award category, the Renault 5 electric hatchback emerged as the winner. The public voted for their most anticipated upcoming electric model from a shortlist of 12 cars on What Car?'s social media channels.

FutureCar Staff