AND THE WINNER IS? WE DRIVE THE WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

EV Channels Review

This video from Electrifying.com explores the three finalists for the 2024 World Car of the Year: the Kia EV9, Volvo EX30, and BYD Seal. The reviewer highlights that all three are electric and represent a significant shift with two finalists from China/Korea, challenging established European and North American brands. The Kia EV9 is praised as a practical, well-designed three-row SUV/people mover that undercuts rivals like the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X. The Volvo EX30 is noted as the smallest and most affordable Volvo SUV, designed for city driving and attracting first-time EV buyers, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and a minimalist interior. The BYD Seal, a saloon, is presented as a stylish and efficient alternative to SUVs, directly competing with and even beating the Tesla Model 3 in head-to-head tests. While the reviewer commends the interior quality and intuitive software of the EV9, the Seal's feature-rich, albeit potentially fussy, interior, and the EX30's minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired cabin are also discussed. All three vehicles are built on dedicated EV platforms, achieving top efficiency ratings. The reviewer concludes that while all three are worthy contenders, the ultimate winner remains undisclosed until the official announcement.