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

author: FutureCar Staff    

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

Among the most successful brands at the awards were BMW, MG, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Each of these brands took home three awards across various new and used car categories.

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

The MG 5 was recognized as the Best electric estate car in both the new and used car categories. The Porsche Taycan took home the titles of Best new and used performance car, while the Tesla Model 3 was named Best new and used executive car.

The Volkswagen ID Buzz, which had previously been named the overall What Car? Car of the Year in January, continued its success by winning the award for Best electric MPV. Volkswagen also secured wins in the Best used electric family car category with the ID 3 and Best used hybrid estate car category with the Passat GTE.

For those seeking affordability, the MG 4 EV SE was named the most affordable new electric or hybrid winner at the awards. This model can currently be purchased for £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. This award was decided by a public vote on What Car?'s social media channels, where people were asked to choose the most exciting upcoming electric model from a shortlist of 12 cars.

FutureCar Staff