Diesel&EcoCar magazine is very pleased to announce the winners in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards for 2025, championing the very best electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on-sale today. Now in its fourth year as standalone awards, the Electrified Top 50 captures the latest advances in zero- and low-emissions motoring, highlighting the models that offer the best blend of innovation, efficiency, performance, and affordability, as well as a strong ownership package.

Over the past 12 months, our dedicated team of judges and writers have robustly tested more than 200 new cars, each assessed with the target buyer in mind. To be eligible for inclusion in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50, vehicles must be powered by an electric, hybrid, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrain, and available to see and buy in UK showrooms by the mid-year awards deadline.

This year, the standout trend is the remarkable rise in affordable electric models. From under-£25k city cars to family-friendly crossovers, buyers are now spoilt for choice. Battery technology has improved, maximum ranges have crept upwards, and charging networks have become more dependable, making the switch to electric more viable than ever.

When crafting the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards, the team wanted to elevate them beyond the usual ‘run-of-the-mill’ award ceremonies. Our approach is devoid of expensive, outlandish events, with the results unaffected by advertising spend. The results are derived from our comprehensive scoring system that evaluates every important aspect of the vehicle, to make sure that every category winner truly excels in its segment.

The winners are announced by EcoCar Editor and Publisher, Ian Robertson: “2025 has already been a rollercoaster of a year for new car debuts, with electrified cars launched in every segment of the market. From the very cheapest city car to seven-seat SUVs, there has been an unprecedented flow of new models to enter the market, as well as a significant number of new brands. These are exciting times, and I’m very pleased to announce the definitive list of the best electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and mild hybrid vehicles at UK dealers today.” He added “I am very pleased to announce that the 2025 EcoCar Electrified Car of the Year is the outstanding Renault 5 E-Tech, which also wins the title of EcoCar Best Electric Small Car for 2025.”

On the podium alongside the Renault 5 E-Tech is the Skoda Elroq, in second place, winning the EcoCar Best Electric Medium SUV for 2025, with the Citroën ë-C3 grabbing third place and awarded the title of EcoCar Best Affordable Electric Car for 2025.

Just outside the top three at number four, but nonetheless very special, the Kia EV3 secures the title of EcoCar Best Electric Compact SUV for 2025. Meanwhile, at number five, the BMW iX is voted EcoCar Best Electric Luxury SUV. In seventh place and grabbing the gong for EcoCar Best Hybrid SUV for 2025 is the Lexus LBX, with the cute Hyundai Inster in eighth place and winning the title of EcoCar Best Electric City Car for 2025. Skoda’s Superb plug-in hybrid runs away with the title of EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Estate Car in this year’s awards and is in at number nine, while Kia’s Niro manages to whisk away two titles at number ten, with EcoCar Best Hybrid Medium SUV and EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Medium SUV for 2025.

In eleventh place, Peugeot’s 5008 also secures a pair of titles, with EcoCar Best Electric Seven-Seat SUV and EcoCar Best Mild Hybrid Seven-Seat SUV for 2025. The accomplished MG4 is at number 12 and wins the title of EcoCar Best Electric Medium Car in this year’s awards. The Skoda Enyaq in thirteenth place is voted EcoCar Best Electric Large SUV, with the talented Dacia Jogger awarded the coveted title of EcoCar Best Hybrid Estate Car 2025 and resides in fourteenth position.

BMW’s i5 is jubilant with a pair of accolades at number 15, winning EcoCar Best Electric Executive Car 2025 and EcoCar Best Electric Estate Car 2025. At number 16, the Peugeot 3008 secures the title of EcoCar Best Mild Hybrid Medium SUV for 2025. Renault’s Clio scoots away with the EcoCar Best Hybrid Small Car title for 2025 at number 18, and BMW’s i7 at number 20 is victorious with the EcoCar Best Electric Luxury Car award for 2025.

At number 22, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is recognised as the EcoCar Best Electric Hot Hatch for 2025, and BMW’s 3 Series at number 23 is honoured with the title of EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Compact Executive Car for 2025. It is a patriotic award for the Nissan Qashqai at number 24, with the EcoCar Best British Built Electrified Car of 2025, and at number 25, the Peugeot 408 is lucky to be awarded two gongs for EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Medium Car of 2025 and EcoCar Best Mild Hybrid Medium Car of 2025.

The Volkswagen Golf GTE is rewarded for its brilliance as the EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Hot Hatch for 2025, and resides at number 26, while its stablemate, the ID.7 is recognised as EcoCar Best Electric Car for 2025 at position 29.

Land Rover’s Defender at number 32 is recognised for its brilliance as EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Car for 2025, while Hyundai’s Santa Fe manages to secure a pair of awards for EcoCar Best Hybrid Seven-Seat SUV for 2025 and EcoCar Best Plug-in Hybrid Seven-Seat SUV this year. Renault’s Rafale is praised as the EcoCar Best Hybrid Large Car 2025 and resides in 34^th place, while the Fiat 600 Mild Hybrid achieves the title of EcoCar Best Mild Hybrid Compact SUV for 2025.

Peugeot’s 208 at number 44 is highlighted for its brilliance as the EcoCar Best Mild Hybrid Small Car of 2025, while Honda’s Civic at position 49 grabs the award for EcoCar Best Hybrid Medium Car of 2025, like it did in 2024.

In addition to the Top 50 awards, there are four other ‘Editors’ accolades for 2025. We are very proud to announce Kia as the EcoCar Most Influential Electrified Car Maker for the second year running, thanks to the firm’s wide choice of different models across a wide range of sectors. BYD was identified as the EcoCar One To Watch In The Electrified World 2025 thanks to its strong start in Europe and the wide range of models it offers across many segments. Genesis is recognised this year for the EcoCar Most Beautiful Interiors award 2025, with the Korean company delivering unprecedented comfort and luxury that puts other premium car makers to shame. Finally, the award for EcoCar Most Eagerly Awaited Electrified Car of 2025 goes to none other than the Fiat Grande Panda. It’s a car that oozes appeal thanks to its clever stylistic links to past Pandas, its sustainable attributes, and electrified drivetrains that are bang up-to-the-minute.

The team at Diesel&EcoCar magazine would like to congratulate all of the car makers that have winning cars in this year’s awards.

The complete list of the top 50 placements and category winners are available below:

50	KGM Torres EVX
49	Honda Civic	Best hybrid medium car
48	Leapmotor T03
47	MG ZS
46	Citroën ë-C4 and ë-C4 X
45	Vauxhall Corsa
44	Peugeot 208	Best mild hybrid small car
43	MINI Cooper
42	Ford Explorer
41	Jeep Avenger
40	Mercedes-Benz EQE
39	Volvo EX30
38	Honda Jazz
37	Peugeot 2008
36	Cupra Born
35	Fiat 600	Best mild hybrid compact SUV
34	Renault Rafale E-Tech	Best hybrid large SUV
33	Hyundai Santa Fe	Best hybrid seven-seat SUV Best plug-in hybrid seven-seat SUV
32	Land Rover Defender	Best plug-in hybrid luxury car
31	Alfa Romeo Junior
30	Polestar 4
29	Volkswagen ID.7	Best electric large car
28	Hyundai Tucson
27	Kia EV9
26	Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTE	Best plug-in hybrid hot hatch
25	Peugeot 408	Best plug-in hybrid medium car Best mild hybrid medium car
24	Nissan Qashqai	Best British-built electrified car
23	BMW 3 Series	Best plug-in hybrid compact executive car
22	Hyundai Ioniq 5 / 5 N	Best electric hot hatch
21	Genesis GV60
20	BMW i7	Best electric luxury car
19	Kia EV6
18	Renault Clio E-Tech	Best hybrid small car
17	Kia Sportage
16	Peugeot 3008	Best mild hybrid medium SUV
15	BMW i5	Best electric executive car Best electric estate car
14	Dacia Jogger	Best hybrid estate car
13	Skoda Enyaq	Best electric large SUV
12	MG4	Best electric medium car
11	Peugeot 5008	Best electric seven-seat SUV Best mild hybrid seven-seat SUV
10	Kia Niro	Best hybrid medium SUV Best plug-in hybrid medium SUV
9	Skoda Superb	Best plug-in hybrid estate car
8	Hyundai Inster	Best electric city car
7	Lexus LBX	Best hybrid compact SUV
6	Renault Scenic E-Tech
5	BMW iX	Best electric luxury SUV
4	Kia EV3	Best electric compact SUV
3	Citroën ë-C3	Best affordable electric car
2	Skoda Elroq	Best electric medium SUV
1	Renault 5 E-Tech	Electrified Car of the Year 2025 Best electric small car