Every year, car manufacturers excitedly wait to see which models will be announced, as the top in class, at awards ceremonies at both home, and abroad. This year has been no different, with lots of press and social media coverage following award announcements. In 2022, what is slightly different, is the volume of electric vehicles which feature within various award categories, with EVs often dominating most categories.
With some award ceremonies still to take place, here's what we know at the moment:
What Car?
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Car of the Year 2022 – Kia EV6 RWD GT-Line
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Family SUV of the Year – Volvo XC40 Recharge T4 Plus
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Large Electric Car of the Year – Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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Small Electric Car of the Year – CUPRA Born 58kWh V2
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Performance Car of the Year – Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S
World Car Awards
- World Car of the Year – Hyundai Ioniq 5
- World Electric Car of the Year – Hyundai Ioniq 5
- World Luxury Car – Mercedes-Benz EQS
- World Performance Car - Audi e-tron GT
GQ Magazine eCar Awards
- SUV of the Year – Tesla Model Y
- Estate of the Year – Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S
- Luxury Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz EQS
Top Gear
- Readers Choice Award – Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
- Best Luxury Electric Car – BMW iX
- Best Value Electric Car – Skoda Enyaq iV
- Electric Car of the Year – Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Best Electric Executive Car – BMW iX4
- Best hassle-free EV – Tesla Model Y