Hyundai Motor secured three titles at the 2026 What Car? Electric Car Awards. The IONIQ 6 N took the top spot in the Best Electric Performance Car category. The model features a dual-motor powertrain with 650 PS and 770 Nm of torque, reaching 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
The IONIQ 6 N is equipped with an 84 kWh battery providing a WLTP range of up to 302 miles. It also includes the N e-Shift virtual gearbox and N Active Sound+ system. The vehicle reached a top speed of 160 mph during testing.
In the used vehicle segment, the current TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid was named Best Used Hybrid Family SUV. This model combines a 1.6-liter T-GDi engine with a 13.8 kWh battery, offering 288 PS and 379 Nm of torque, with an electric-only range of 43.5 miles.
The previous-generation SANTA FE, sold between 2018 and 2024, received the Best Used Hybrid Seven-Seat MPV award. This vehicle was available with a 1.6-liter T-GDi hybrid powertrain producing 261 bhp.
Hyundai continues its success at the What Car? Awards, following the 2026 and 2025 wins for the current SANTA FE as Seven-Seat SUV of the Year. The IONIQ 5 N previously earned the Technology Award and Best Electric Hot Hatch title in 2025.
