Hyundai INSTER Hailed as 2025 World Electric Vehicle

NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai INSTER^[1] has been honored with the title of 2025 World Electric Vehicle. This prestigious accolade was announced today at the globally renowned 2025 World Car Awards ceremony, held during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

This momentous achievement marks the fourth consecutive year that a model from Hyundai Motor Company has led one or more categories in the World Car Awards.

"The Hyundai INSTER has been a winner with customers since we introduced it. It's very gratifying that the experts on the prestigious World Car Awards jurors feel the same way. The combination of compelling design, range, enjoyable driving characteristics, intuitive infotainment and technology that customers appreciate is emblematic of Hyundai's approach of delivering exceptional value to our customers. The fact that our global portfolio is successful both commercially and critically speaks to the hard-working people throughout the Hyundai value chain who are delivering some of the best vehicles on the road today. Thank you to all the jurors for your service to this great industry," said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

INSTER recognized for design, innovation and value

The 2025 World Electric Vehicle award recognizes INSTER's extraordinary value in the EV segment and underscores Hyundai Motor's dedication to advancing EV technology and sustainability.

INSTER's award-worthy product features 

As a sub-compact EV, INSTER leads its segment with a distinctive design, impressive driving range and cutting-edge technology. INSTER's rapid charging capability enables a 10-to-80-percent charge in around 30 minutes, with the 49-kWh long-range model providing a range of up to 370 km.

For more information about the Hyundai INSTER, please visit here.

Hyundai Motor's previous wins at World Car Awards

With previous wins, including Hyundai IONIQ 5 N as the 2024 World Performance Car and both IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 achieving a 'hat trick' of titles in 2023 and 2022, respectively, Hyundai Motor's continued recognition affirms its leadership in automotive innovation.

About the World Car Awards

A jury of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries selected the finalists through a sealed ballot. The winners were announced at the 2025 NYIAS on April 16, 2025.

For more information about the World Car Awards, please visit here.

About Hyundai Motor Company

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision 'Progress for Humanity,' Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.

More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:

https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai 

[1] Badged as CASPER Electric in Korea.

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Hyundai INSTER Hailed as 2025 World Electric Vehicle

HANGZHOU, China, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Zhejiang (Hangzhou) International Fashion Sports Week was launched on April 30 and will run through May 5 across two premier venues: E-Fashion Town in Linping District and Zhejiang Huanglong Sports Centre. Themed "Infusing Tech with Fashion and Fueling the Future of Sports Consumption", the event is hosted by the Sport Bureau of Zhejiang Province with support from Hangzhou Sport Bureau, Linping District People's Government, Xihu District People's Government, and Zhejiang Huanglong Sports Centre. The convergence of sports, fashion and cutting-edge technology creates a dynamic platform to reimagine athletic lifestyles and accelerate industry innovation.

The six-day program is structured around a "1+3+N+1" format, designed to integrate large-scale production with community engagement:

Olympians Take Spotlight in the Kick-off Event

A roster of Olympic and world champions from Zhejiang took the spotlight during the April 30 launch at E-Fashion Town, with them stepping into their roles as official ambassadors of Fashion Sports Week. Among them are freestyle swimmer Pan Zhanle, shooting prodigy Huang Yuting, badminton star Zheng Siwei, decorated athletes Yang Qian, Wang Zhilin, and Dong Xiya. Their presence adds star power to the weeklong event, helping to bridge professional athleticism with daily lifestyle and drive broader public engagement.

Throughout the week, the athletes will appear in key experiential zones:

These activities are providing participants with the opportunity to connect closely with sports stars in an engaging way, while showcasing the sports lifestyle as a platform for design, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Champion-Led Appeal Drives Retail and Community Momentum

Zhejiang (Hangzhou) International Fashion Sports Week is also a lever for local economic stimulation, with initiatives that blur the line between consumer experience and retail activation:

With expectations of drawing more than 100,000 visitors, the event aims to generate wide-ranging impact across local retail, hospitality, and tourism sectors. "Olympic ambassadors consider this much more than a celebration—it becomes a vehicle for economic and industrial transformation," said a representative from the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau,"By integrating fashion-tech into the athletic sphere, we're shaping a high-value model for China's next phase of consumption-driven growth."

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