The 2025 World Car Awards just wrapped up, and one thing is clear, electric vehicles are no longer the future, they’re the present. With multiple EVs winning top honors across major categories, this year’s awards showcased how the electric wave is reshaping the global auto industry.Kia EV3: World Car of the Year 2025Leading the charge is the Kia EV3, crowned the 2025 World Car of the Year . Following in the footsteps of the EV9 (2024) and the Telluride (2020), this marks Kia’s third overall win and the second consecutive year an electric Kia has taken the title.Kia’s CEO Ho Sung Song called the award a reflection of Kia’s global leadership in design-led, sustainable mobility. With its smart packaging and user-first tech, the EV3 clearly struck a chord with jurors and buyers alike.Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric: World Electric Vehicle 2025Hyundai’s Inster, also known as the Casper Electric , won the 2025 World Electric Vehicle award. This is Hyundai’s third win in this category, following the back-to-back victories of the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.It’s a huge validation for Hyundai’s smaller EV offerings- compact, city-ready, and packed with innovation. “It’s rewarding to see our portfolio succeeding both commercially and critically,” said Hyundai CEO José Muñoz.Volvo EX90: World Luxury Car 2025In the 2025 World Luxury Car segment, Volvo’s EX90 emerged as the winner. This marks Volvo's third World Car Award, and it's clear that the EX90 brings something special to the premium EV space- refinement, safety, and Scandinavian sophistication.Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson noted that the EX90 was up against some tough competition, but this award proves that the EV appeals to the most demanding customers.Volkswagen ID. Buzz: World Car Design of the YearFinally, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, a modern-day reincarnation of the classic Microbus, won the 2025 World Car Design of the Year . With retro roots and a fresh electric soul, it beat out 122 other eligible contenders in five categories.VW America’s CEO Kjell Gruner summed it up perfectly- “The ID. Buzz is reconnecting us with our roots while boldly stepping into the electric era.”BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini: World Urban Car 2025China’s BYD is having a moment. The BYD Seagull, also called the Dolphin Mini , took home the 2025 World Urban Car award . It’s BYD’s first official win at the World Car Awards, and a huge nod to the brand’s commitment to affordable, city-friendly EVs.The award comes after the BYD Dolphin and Seal made finalist lists in previous years, evidence that the brand is steadily climbing global ranks.Conclusion: The EV era is here to stayFrom budget city cars to premium electric SUVs and head-turning retro vans, EVs dominated nearly every category at the 2025 World Car Awards. It's not just a trend, it's a global shift in how cars are built, sold, and celebrated.For anyone still wondering whether the electric revolution is real, these awards make it crystal clear. The future is here, and it’s electric.