WORLD CAR AWARDS 2026 RESULTS ARE IN! Announced live at the New York International Auto Show!
99 jurors from 33 countries, all bringing completely different points of view, cast their votes… and we have clear winners in every category!
DOUBLE CHAMPION 🏆🏆 BMW iX3 takes the ultimate prize:
- World Car of the Year – 834 points
- World Electric Vehicle – 828 points
The BMW iX3 has just been crowned the 2026 World Car of the Year™ and 2026 World Electric Vehicle at the New York International Auto Show!
This is BMW’s second overall World Car of the Year win (after the 2006 3-Series) and marks a historic moment as the first Neue Klasse production model takes the top prize.
Key Technical Specs of the 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive:
Power: 463 hp (345 kW) / 469 PS with dual-motor all-wheel drive
Torque: 645 Nm (476 lb-ft)
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h): ~4.7–4.9 seconds
Battery: ~108.7–113 kWh usable lithium-ion (800V architecture)
Range: Up to 400 miles (EPA est.) / up to 500–805 km (WLTP)
Ultra-Fast Charging: Up to 400 kW DC — 10–80% in ~21 minutes, ~230–372 km added in 10 minutes
Top Speed: 210 km/h (electronically limited)
Dimensions: Length 4,782 mm, Wheelbase 2,897 mm, Cargo 520–1,750 liters + frunk
Other Highlights: Neue Klasse platform, sixth-gen eDrive, «Heart of Joy» central driving dynamics brain, bidirectional charging (V2H/V2G/V2L), exceptional efficiency, and BMW’s signature driving dynamics
This victory brings BMW’s total World Car Awards to 11 in the program’s 22-year history. We also cover the other 2026 winners:
If you’re shopping for a premium electric SUV in 2026, the iX3 sets new benchmarks in range, charging speed, performance, and everyday usability. Is this the best electric SUV of the year? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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