Hyundai Most Awarded Brand in 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars List by U.S. News and World Report

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Hyundai has emerged as the most awarded brand in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars awards for the second consecutive year. The company secured three prestigious titles: IONIQ 5 won Best Electric SUV, IONIQ 6 claimed Best Electric Car, and Tucson Hybrid was named Best Hybrid SUV.

The evaluation process covered over 115 luxury and affordable hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles across ten categories. U.S. News praised Hyundai's vehicles for their excellent real-world range, charging capabilities, driving dynamics, and premium features. The assessment considered EPA gas mileage and range data, pricing, and automotive press consensus to determine segment leaders.

Positive

• Won most awards in U.S. News Best Hybrid & Electric Cars for second consecutive year
• Secured three category wins with IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Tucson Hybrid
• Strong market presence with 850 independent dealers contributing $20.1B annually to U.S. economy
• Creates 190,000 jobs in U.S. economy through various operations

Negative

• None.

• Second-consecutive year of product wins for Hyundai
• U.S. News lauds Hyundai for real-world range and impressive charging capability

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has retained three titles in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars awards and is the most awarded brand overall. The IONIQ 5 won Best Electric SUV, IONIQ 6 Best Electric Car, and Tucson Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV. These awards recognize the top electrified vehicles in their categories, with over 100 vehicles evaluated across ten categories. 

"Hyundai is dedicated to eco-friendly propulsions for 'Progress for Humanity,' our North Star," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Winning the most awards in this competition for the second-year highlights Hyundai's engineering prowess and innovation."  

"These awards are about efficiency, but the winners also have to be intrinsically desirable vehicles," says Alex Kwanten, managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report. "The IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both mix excellent real-world range and charging capability with good driving dynamics, premium features and distinctive styles. The Tucson, meanwhile, has a combination of space, efficiency, and user-friendliness that's very hard to beat."

To identify leaders for each of the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars award categories, U.S. News evaluated 115 luxury and affordable hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, SUVs and trucks. U.S. News considers gas mileage and range data from the EPA, pricing information and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The winners have the best combination of quality, value and efficiency in their segment. Read more about our ranking methodology here.

U.S. News Best Cars
Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews covering the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money, and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

Which Hyundai models won awards in U.S. News 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars list?

Hyundai won three awards: IONIQ 5 (Best Electric SUV), IONIQ 6 (Best Electric Car), and Tucson Hybrid (Best Hybrid SUV).

How many vehicles did U.S. News evaluate for the 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars awards?

U.S. News evaluated 115 luxury and affordable hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles across ten categories.

What is HYMTF's economic impact in the United States?

Hyundai's U.S. operations, including 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and provide 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy.

What criteria did U.S. News use to evaluate vehicles for the 2025 awards?

U.S. News evaluated EPA gas mileage and range data, pricing information, and automotive press consensus to determine the best combination of quality, value, and efficiency.

How many consecutive years has HYMTF won the most awards in U.S. News Best Hybrid & Electric Cars?

Hyundai has won the most awards for two consecutive years in U.S. News Best Hybrid & Electric Cars list.