On-line market Carwow has voted the Volvo EX30 as its automotive of the yr in an bid to assist patrons make the only option primarily based on worth efficiency, effectivity, consolation, and practicality.

Chief content material officer at Carwow Mat Watson (pictured) stated the mannequin proves that an distinctive automotive doesn’t have to come back with a hefty price ticket. ““Volvo has completely smashed it out of the park. The little EX30 is the very best all-round electrical automotive, and the very best all-round automotive of 2023 and is priced to attraction to the pinnacle, as a lot because the design and driving expertise attraction to the guts. It’s received such appeal and character and is one other persuasive argument for anybody desirous about going electrical.”

Carwow awarded the title of ‘Model of the 12 months’ to Lotus for its “automotive ingenuity, demonstrated throughout its newest three fashions,” whereas the prize for ‘Most Anticipated New Automotive of 2024’ goes to the MG Cyberster, because of its “forward-thinking design and efficiency.”

“Lotus is correct again on type and it’s nice to see. The Emira is peak Lotus: mild, responsive and enjoyable; the Eletre reveals that the British model isn’t scared to embrace the longer term with a very spectacular electrical SUV; and the brand new Emeya saloon provides me loads of cause to assume the corporate has a brilliant future.”

 “The Cyberster is strictly the automotive we’ve all hoped for from MG – a model driving the crest of the EV wave like virtually no different. The electrical two-seater sports activities automotive seems implausible and the efficiency figures reckon 0-60 in three seconds may very well be on. We’re all very excited to get behind the wheel in 2024.” stated Watson.

The Carwow Awards had been created to recognise and have a good time excellence in automotive product growth, whereas additionally serving to to drive demand for its 4,000+ retail companions and OEM companions. One in each 10 privately registered new vehicles within the UK at the moment are purchased through the Carwow platform.

This yr, Carwow’s editorial staff has reviewed a whole bunch of autos, and has chosen stand-out winners throughout 12 classes spanning the breadth of buyer wants and wishes.

Sally Foote, chief business officer of Promote My Automotive at Carwow, added: “We hope our winners listing not solely provides anybody contemplating what automotive to drive in 2024 the knowledge they should make that change however will assist drive shopper demand for our seller companions too.”