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

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【Summary】UK's top EVs and hybrids revealed at 2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards: BMW, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen were the most successful brands, with the MG 5 EV, Porsche Taycan, and Tesla Model 3 winning multiple awards. The Volkswagen ID Buzz also won Best electric MPV, while the Renault 5 electric hatchback won the Reader Award. The most affordable winner was the MG 4 EV SE.

FutureCar Staff Sep 03, 2023 4:19 PM PT

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

The winners of the 2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards showcased the UK's finest 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 in 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, both as a new and used car. Meanwhile, the Porsche Taycan claimed the title of Best new and used performance car, and the Tesla Model 3 was named Best new and used executive car.

Volkswagen's ID Buzz made a notable impact, not only winning the overall What Car? Car of the Year award in January but also securing the title of Best electric MPV. Additionally, Volkswagen was recognized for the Best used electric family car (ID 3) and Best used hybrid estate car (Passat GTE).

The most affordable new electric or hybrid winner at the awards was the MG 4 EV SE, available for purchase at £26,397 through What Car?'s free online New Car Buying service.

In a public vote on What Car?'s social media channels, the Reader Award went to the Renault 5 electric hatchback. Participants were asked to choose their most anticipated upcoming electric model from a shortlist of 12 cars.