5 April 2024/Published byGrace Buchan/Automotive Awards, Electric Vehicle News, Kia News

Winners announced: Kia at the 2024 World Car Awards

The Kia EV9 recently secured a spot as a top 3 finalist in two categories at the World Car Awards, ‘2024 Electric Car of the Year’ and the ultimate, ‘2024 Car of the Year’. After much anticipation, the results have been unveiled, and the moment has arrived for the drum roll… In a truly remarkable achievement and a testament to its excellence, the EV9 emerged victorious in both categories it was nominated for. This triumph is undoubtedly a source of immense pride and validation for Kia, serving as a powerful validation of their dedication to shaping the future of mobility.

Kia collects prestigious 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle titles
EV9 earns Kia its fourth and fifth wins at the World Car Awards since 2020
The 2024 EV9 delivers modern refinement and all-electric capability

Continue reading for the press release from Kia New Zealand.

The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

Selected by a jury of 100 distinguished automotive journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive price point. Based on the E-GMP platform, the EV9 is the first Kia to feature fourth-generation battery technology for improved performance.

Established in 2003, the World Car Awards are renowned globally as a premier standard for automotive excellence and leadership, celebrating remarkable accomplishments within a rapidly changing automotive industry. Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards – the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT taking World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.

“We are hugely honoured that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. This triumph is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and design excellence. The Kia EV9’s continued success will drive us to keep delivering exceptional vehicles that redefine the driving experience for customers around the world,” Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia said.

Two wins in the World Car Awards add to an already impressive haul of accolades for the 2024 Kia EV9. Since its introduction as Kia’s first dedicated three-row EV SUV, the EV9 has collected a number of prizes, including winning the ‘Family Cars’ category of the Golden Steering Wheel Awards, the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, and ‘Best

Premium SUV’ at the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards.

“EV9 is a clear representation of Kia’s vision, and further evidence of our dedication to quality. This award cements Kia’s standing as the frontrunner in sustainable mobility solutions that go beyond conventional automobiles. We share this honour with our global teams who contributed their utmost efforts to drive EV9’s success,” said Sean Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America.

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