It is almost time for the 2022 edition of the World Car Awards and while we know electric vehicles are quickly becoming the norm, this was quite a surprise.
For the first time in the history of the awards going back to 2005, it’s an all-electric showdown. 2021 and 2019 were close with two EVs among the final three, but this year the contenders are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Kia EV6, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
World Car
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
World Electric Vehicle
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Audi E-Tron GT
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
World Urban Car
- Opel Mokka
- Toyota Yaris Cross
- Volkswagen Taigun
World Luxury Car
- BMW iX
- Genesis GV70
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
World Performance Car
- Audi E-Tron GT
- BMW M3/M4
- Toyota GR 86 / Subaru BRZ
World Car Design
- Audi E-Tron GT
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
To be eligible for this coveted award, a vehicle must have a manufacturing run of at least 10,000 units per year. It must also be available in at least two major markets during the period of January 1, 2021, to March 30, 2022. Lastly, it must be priced below the luxury-car level in major markets.