- Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP-based EVs clinch World Automobile of the 12 months and World Electrical Car titles for 3 consecutive years since 2022
- With 4 World Automobile of the 12 months wins and over 60 Automobile of the 12 months accolades in North America and Europe prior to now decade, the Group is solidifying its management in world EV innovation
- The wins highlight the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EV lineups, affirming the distinctive efficiency and high quality of E-GMP know-how
Hyundai Motor Group’s accelerated electrification technique is gaining momentum, spurred by prestigious awards, together with a World Automobile of the 12 months profitable streak.
On March 27 on the 2024 World Automobile Awards, the Kia EV9 clinched twin honors because the 2024 World Automobile of the 12 months and 2024 World Electrical Car, whereas the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N secured the title of 2024 World Efficiency Automobile.
The Group has maintained its World Automobile profitable streak for 3 consecutive years, starting with the IONIQ 5 in 2022, adopted by the IONIQ 6 in 2023, and now the Kia EV9 in 2024. These automobiles are all primarily based on the Group’s Electrical-World Modular Platform (E-GMP), launched in 2020, showcasing unmatched excellence within the world automotive business.
Including Kia Telluride’s win in 2020, the Group has achieved a complete of 4 World Automobile of the 12 months titles, making it the automotive group with the very best variety of such wins within the final 10 years.
Widening the scope to North America and Europe, the Group has earned a complete of 66 profitable titles in six totally different Automobile of the 12 months awards[1] prior to now decade. Hyundai Motor has obtained awards for 28 of its fashions globally, whereas Kia has been acknowledged for 27 of its fashions. Genesis, too, has garnered a number of accolades for its EV fashions, such because the GV60, GV70 EV and G80 EV.
Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 lineup and IONIQ 6 have been notably celebrated, with the previous recording 10 awards[2] and the latter receiving six titles. Kia has additionally secured 10 wins, together with for the EV9 and EV6.
The Group’s E-GMP, recognized for its versatility via modularity and standardization, prioritizes security and modern design, whereas additionally supporting multi (400/800V) fast charging system and Car-to-Load (V2L) performance, offering an distinctive electrical driving expertise. Among the many lineup of E-GMP-based EVs from the Group are the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kia EV6, Kia EV9 and Genesis GV60.
Wanting forward, the Group is ready to develop its E-GMP-based EV lineup within the coming years. The Group has additional demonstrated its dedication to EV innovation with the Hyundai SEVEN idea at 2021 AutoMobility LA, the Kia Idea EV3 and EV4 at Kia EV Day in October 2023, and the Genesis Neolun Idea at Genesis Home New York this yr. These idea automobiles supply a glimpse into an thrilling future for the Group’s next-generation EVs.
[1] The six Automobile of the 12 months awards counted within the launch are: World Automobile of the 12 months (WCOTY), North American Automobile, Utility and Truck of the 12 months (NACTOY), Automobile of the 12 months (COTY), UK Automobile Of The 12 months (UK COTY), German Automobile of the 12 months (GCOTY), AJAC Canadian Automobile of the 12 months
[2] 10 awards in whole when together with IONIQ 5 N
