2024 Canadian Electric Car of the Year

Genesis offers a range of powertrains in the G80 luxury sedan, including the electrified dual-motor setup that provides up to 450 kilometers of range along with 365 horsepower. Inside, technology and style come together to make this a true luxury offering worthy of being compared to all of the long-established luxury brands in the segment.

The i4 all-electric sedan is the reigning AJAC Car of the Year, marking the first time an all-electric vehicle has taken top prize from our awards. For 2024 the program has changed but it’s not surprising to see the i4 back on the shortlist, this time for electric car of the year. Combining all-electric power with BMW’s know how for driving dynamics delivers a luxury vehicle that gives drivers a rewarding experience.

One of the latest electric vehicles to hit the market, the luxury focused Lucid Air provides huge power and a unique appointments like a full glass roof that blends straight into the windshield in front of you. Offering 480 horsepower in the base model along with a range of 653 kilometers, Lucid is yet another new automotive company that has quickly established itself as a real competitor to the legacy automakers.

Hyundai is adding to its all-electric vehicle lineup with the Ioniq 6, a sleek sedan that shares its architecture with the slightly shorter Ioniq 5 hatchback. Offering up to 581 kilometers on a single charge, the Ioniq 6 provides good range and all-wheel drive.

The 2024 Toyota Prius lays claim to a title that no Prius has ever held: sexy. With a radical rethink of the exterior, the new Prius sheds its boring skin in favour of a flowing aesthetic more akin to something you’d find on a Lexus model. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with the hybrid drive now provides the power, providing 220 horsepower in the Prime model, which utilizes a plug to allow for up to 72 KM of all-electric range.