Hyundai INSTER Hailed as 2025 World Electric Vehicle
Hyundai INSTER has been named the 2025 World Electric Vehicle at the World Car Awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show. This marks Hyundai's fourth consecutive year of success at these prestigious awards.
The sub-compact EV was selected by a panel of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries. The INSTER features rapid charging capabilities, achieving 10-80% charge in approximately 30 minutes, and offers a range of up to 370 km in its 49-kWh long-range model.
This achievement follows previous successes, including the IONIQ 5 N's 2024 World Performance Car title, and triple victories for IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 in 2023 and 2022 respectively.
Hyundai INSTER è stato nominato Veicolo Elettrico Mondiale 2025 durante la cerimonia dei World Car Awards al New York International Auto Show. Questo rappresenta il quarto anno consecutivo di successo per Hyundai in questi prestigiosi premi.
Il veicolo elettrico sub-compatto è stato scelto da una giuria composta da 96 giornalisti automobilistici provenienti da 30 paesi. L'INSTER offre capacità di ricarica rapida, raggiungendo dal 10 all'80% in circa 30 minuti, e una autonomia fino a 370 km nel modello a lunga percorrenza con batteria da 49 kWh.
Questo risultato segue precedenti successi, tra cui il titolo di World Performance Car 2024 per la IONIQ 5 N, e tripli riconoscimenti per IONIQ 6 e IONIQ 5 rispettivamente nel 2023 e 2022.
Hyundai INSTER ha sido nombrado Vehículo Eléctrico Mundial 2025 en la ceremonia de los World Car Awards durante el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Nueva York. Este es el cuarto año consecutivo de éxito para Hyundai en estos prestigiosos premios.
El vehículo eléctrico subcompacto fue seleccionado por un panel de 96 periodistas automotrices de 30 países. El INSTER cuenta con capacidades de carga rápida, alcanzando del 10 al 80% en aproximadamente 30 minutos, y ofrece una autonomía de hasta 370 km en su modelo de larga duración con batería de 49 kWh.
Este logro sigue a éxitos anteriores, incluyendo el título de World Performance Car 2024 para el IONIQ 5 N, y victorias triples para el IONIQ 6 y el IONIQ 5 en 2023 y 2022, respectivamente.
현대 INSTER가 뉴욕 국제 모터쇼에서 열린 월드 카 어워즈에서 2025 세계 전기차로 선정되었습니다. 이는 현대가 이 권위 있는 상에서 4년 연속 성공을 거둔 것입니다.
이 소형 전기차는 30개국 96명의 자동차 기자들로 구성된 심사위원단에 의해 선정되었습니다. INSTER는 10%에서 80%까지 약 30분 만에 빠른 충전이 가능하며, 49kWh 장거리 모델에서는 최대 370km 주행 거리를 제공합니다.
이번 성과는 2024년 IONIQ 5 N의 세계 성능차 타이틀과 2023년과 2022년에 각각 IONIQ 6와 IONIQ 5가 세 차례 우승한 이전 성공에 이은 것입니다.
Hyundai INSTER a été nommé Véhicule Électrique Mondial 2025 lors de la cérémonie des World Car Awards au Salon International de l'Auto de New York. Cela marque la quatrième année consécutive de succès pour Hyundai à ces prestigieux prix.
Le véhicule électrique sous-compact a été sélectionné par un jury de 96 journalistes automobiles provenant de 30 pays. L'INSTER dispose de capacités de charge rapide, atteignant de 10 à 80 % en environ 30 minutes, et offre une autonomie allant jusqu'à 370 km dans son modèle longue portée de 49 kWh.
Cette réussite fait suite à des succès précédents, notamment le titre de World Performance Car 2024 pour la IONIQ 5 N, ainsi que des victoires triples pour les IONIQ 6 et IONIQ 5 en 2023 et 2022 respectivement.
Hyundai INSTER wurde bei der World Car Awards Zeremonie während der New York International Auto Show zum World Electric Vehicle 2025 gekürt. Dies markiert das vierte Jahr in Folge, dass Hyundai bei diesen renommierten Preisen erfolgreich ist.
Das subkompakte Elektrofahrzeug wurde von einer Jury aus 96 Automobiljournalisten aus 30 Ländern ausgewählt. Der INSTER bietet Schnellladefähigkeiten und erreicht eine Ladung von 10 bis 80 % in etwa 30 Minuten. Die Reichweite beträgt bis zu 370 km im Langstreckenmodell mit 49-kWh-Batterie.
Dieser Erfolg folgt auf frühere Erfolge, darunter der Titel World Performance Car 2024 für den IONIQ 5 N sowie dreifache Siege für den IONIQ 6 und IONIQ 5 in den Jahren 2023 bzw. 2022.
- Won prestigious 2025 World Electric Vehicle award
- Competitive 370 km range for sub-compact EV segment
- Fast charging capability (10-80% in 30 minutes)
- Fourth consecutive year winning World Car Awards, showing consistent product excellence
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- Hyundai Motor celebrates its fourth straight year of success at the World Car Awards, with INSTER named 2025 World Electric Vehicle
- The sub-compact EV was selected by a jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries and announced at the 2025 New York International Auto Show
- Previously, IONIQ 5 N won the 2024 World Performance Car title, and IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 achieved triple victories in 2022 and 2023, respectively
This momentous achievement marks the fourth consecutive year that a model from Hyundai Motor Company has led one or more categories in the World Car 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.
INSTER recognized for design, innovation and value
The 2025 World Electric Vehicle award recognizes INSTER's extraordinary value in the EV segment and underscores Hyundai Motor's dedication to advancing EV technology and sustainability.
INSTER's award-worthy product features
As a sub-compact EV, INSTER leads its segment with a distinctive design, impressive driving range and cutting-edge technology. INSTER's rapid charging capability enables a 10-to-80-percent charge in around 30 minutes, with the 49-kWh long-range model providing a range of up to 370 km.
For more information about the Hyundai INSTER, please visit here.
Hyundai Motor's previous wins at World Car Awards
With previous wins, including Hyundai IONIQ 5 N as the 2024 World Performance Car and both IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 achieving a 'hat trick' of titles in 2023 and 2022, respectively, Hyundai Motor's continued recognition affirms its leadership in automotive innovation.
About the World Car Awards
A jury of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries selected the finalists through a sealed ballot. The winners were announced at the 2025 NYIAS on April 16, 2025.
For more information about the World Car Awards, please visit here.
About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision 'Progress for Humanity,' Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:
https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai
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