Hyundai INSTER has been named the 2025 World Electric Vehicle at the World Car Awards, held during the New York International Auto Show.
This marks the fourth consecutive year a Hyundai model has led one or more categories at the awards.
“The Hyundai INSTER has been a winner with customers since we introduced it. It’s very gratifying that the experts on the prestigious World Car Awards jurors feel the same way. The combination of compelling design, range, enjoyable driving characteristics, intuitive infotainment and technology that customers appreciate is emblematic of Hyundai’s approach of delivering exceptional value to our customers. The fact that our global portfolio is successful both commercially and critically speaks to the hard-working people throughout the Hyundai value chain who are delivering some of the best vehicles on the road today. Thank you to all the jurors for your service to this great industry,” said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
The INSTER was recognized for its design, innovation, and value in the electric vehicle segment. As a sub-compact EV, it features a distinctive design, advanced technology, and strong performance. The long-range 49-kWh version delivers up to 370 km of range and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.
Previous Hyundai winners include the IONIQ 5 N as the 2024 World Performance Car and both the IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5, which swept multiple categories in 2023 and 2022.
The World Car Awards are decided by a jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries through a sealed voting process. Winners were announced on April 16, 2025.
