2021 has been the year of recognizing EVs. From Rivian's R1T' Motortrend Truck and Car of the Year, to Top Gears' Electric Awards, to Elon Musk's Time person of the year, EV have taken center stage. Let's take a look at some of the awards issued during this year.
Elon Musk
Time's Person of the Year
Rivian R1T
Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Lucid Air
Motor Trend Car of the Year
TESLA - Plaid
Quickest EV
Fisker Ocean
THE ZEVAS Award
Mustang Mach-e
Top Gear Electric - Top Family SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Top Gear Electric - Best Design
Mercedes EQS
Top Gear Electric - Best Interior
Polestar 2
Top Gear Electric - Best All Rounder
Hyundai Kona EV
ZEVAS - Best Compact Car
Canoo
ZEVAS - Best Hatchback/Van/Wagon
NIO ET7
Red Dot Product Design Award
TESLA Austin GigaFactory
Manufacturing Project of the Year
Editor- In-Chief Statement
Of all the awards give, I would like to say that my favorite EVs are Lucid Air, TESLA model S, Fisker Ocean, and the NIO ET7. Next year, as more EVs will be available, we will see more awards given to vehicles such as the Ford F-150 lightning, KIA ES6, Mercedes and BMWs.
Alan Dowden