Kia Tops 4 Categories at Driving Electric Awards 2023
Kia has smashed it this awards season, with four models being declared class winners at the fifth annual DrivingElectric Awards. The DrivingElectric Awards celebrate the most efficient cars money can buy. Each category winner is decided by the publication’s judging panel, considering factors such as overall value for money, performance, and practicality.
Kia EV6 GT – ‘Best Electric Performance Car’
The 577 bhp Kia delivers power and acceleration never before seen from the Korean brand, and further emphasises Kia’s commitment to fully electric mobility. The combination of eye-catching design and jaw-dropping performance stunned visitors to the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the EV6 GT burst onto the scene and made its debut up the famous hill climb.
“In a category previously dominated by supercar-slaying German brands, the Kia EV6 GT challenges the status quo and shows its rivals a clean set of heels. The scintillating straight-line performance is only part of the package; the GT is an incredibly capable all-rounder.” Richard Ingram, Editor of DrivingElectric
Kia Sportage PHEV + Kia Niro – ‘Best Plug-in Hybrid Family Car’ + ‘Best Hybrid Family Car’
However, it’s not just the EV6 GT which impressed judges at the 2023 DrivingElectric Awards, with the all-new Sportage PHEV adding to its resumé of prestigious awards.
“Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity, and if you want a car with a usable range, plenty of kit, and space for the whole family, then little comes close to the new Kia Sportage.” Richard Ingram, Editor of DrivingElectric
The previous-generation Niro was named ‘Best Used Hybrid Car’. Ingram said: “New or used, the Kia Niro is a great all-rounder. Those on a budget shouldn’t feel short-changed either; the previous-generation Niro represents great value for money, and could dramatically slash your running costs.”
Having launched both the all-new Sportage and Niro earlier in 2022, next year is shaping up to be an equally big year for Kia. In 2023, the brand will launch the fully-electric EV9, as Kia moves towards its goal of launching 14 EVs globally by 2027.
