Hyundai Motor Group: Leading the Way in Electric Vehicles and Innovation with Another World Car Award

Hyundai Motor Group has once again proven its success in the automotive industry, with the Kia EV9 being awarded the 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. This marks the second time in a row that a Hyundai model has won these prestigious titles, following in the footsteps of the IONIQ 5 N which won the 2024 World Performance Car award.

The EV9 stands out for its innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive price point. Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, it is also equipped with fourth-generation battery technology, enhancing its performance capabilities. These accolades further solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in electric vehicles and showcase the technological advancements of its EV-dedicated platform.

In addition to its success at this year’s awards, Hyundai has had a string of triumphs over recent years. The IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 previously claimed triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively, while the Kia EV6 GT was recognized as World Performance Car in 2023. In 2020, the Kia Telluride was awarded overall World Car of the Year title and Kia Soul EV won in World Urban Car category.

Overall, these victories demonstrate Hyundai Motor Group’s continued excellence at the World Car Awards and highlight their leadership position in electric vehicles market. Their advanced technology continues to push boundaries and set new standards for automotive innovation.