2025 Canadian Electric Car of the Year

The BMW i4 offers four doors, slick style and a healthy dose of power from its electric powerplant. With 396 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque on tap, the i4 can truly offer a thrilling driving experience while carrying you 494 kilometers on a charge. Some changes have recently arrived for the i4 as well including updated infotainment, to keep it current. The three aspects of the BMW i4 that stand out most to our judges are: Juror’s Opinion – Kyle Patrick had this to say at AutoGuide.com: “A week of winter did little to dull my admiration for the …

The Fiat 500 is back and now it’s all-electric with the introduction of the 500e. Offering up to 227 kilometers of range from its 42-kWh battery, this small city car aims to please urban dwellers who don’t want to go back to the gas pump ever again. Weighing in at just 3000 pounds, this is the lightest passenger battery-electric vehicle on the market, and it keeps the iconic styling of the 500, inspired by the original 1950s Cinquecento. Canadian Car of the Year jurors identified three key areas that stand out on the 500e: Juror’s Opinion – Brian Harper had …

Lucid brought its all-electric Air to market in North America back in 2021 and four years later it still packs modern style and massive range numbers that outclass the competition. On a single charge the air manages an official rating of 823 kilometers while it also carries the distinction as the most efficient electric vehicle sold in North America. For those in the market for a full-size luxury electric sedan with huge range, the Lucid has to be considered. The three attributes that stand out most to our jurors are: Juror’s Opinion – Michael Bettencourt had this to say on …

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 shares its platform with the Ioniq 5 hatchback but it brings its own sedan styling and presence to the market that its sibling doesn’t offer. A 77.4 kWh battery pack offers up 581 kilometers of range and is able to be replenished at a rate of up to 350 kW. That’s capable of bringing the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes. For those that still want a four-door sedan over a crossover, the Ioniq 6 offers a compelling all-electric package. Juror’s Opinion – Matthew Guy had this to say at TheStar.com: “Hyundai’s new …

Back to defend its win as the 2024 Canadian Electric Car of the Year, the Prius has now dropped the “Prime” from its name, simply going by the Prius Plug-In Hybrid now. The car remains the same though, offering miserly fuel economy in a new sleek package. On a full charge, you can make it 72 kilometers before the gas engine kicks in to provide power. Total system output measures in at 220 horsepower, offering drivers more punch than any previous Prius.  Juror’s Opinion – Elle Alder had this to say at Driving.ca: “Through all of this, the new Prius …