Electrify your drive

The EV market is booming, with sales on a growth trajectory and new models arriving all the time. These are the best of the all-electric options on sale today.

There are now electric vehicles on offer from more manufacturers than not, bringing a sense of choice and scale to the EV market.

The specific electric car categories of Drive Car of the Year 2025 showcase cars for buyers looking for electric first and foremost, and cover everything from affordable to opulent.

If you want to park an EV in your driveway this year, these are the best choices available.

Affordable electric cars have taken a big step forward in recent months, with four cars now priced well-under the all-important $50,000 mark. In this category, judges looked for the best EV that presented as an excellent 'first-time' electric purchase, predominantly for an urban environment.

To see what vehicles were eligible, and how we arrived at the finalists, you can read all the details here.

The judges prioritised a committed EV buyer who is looking for a cutting-edge everyday car for this category, focusing on a mixture of capability and prestige.

To see what vehicles were eligible, and how we arrived at the finalists, you can read all the details here.

In this category, judges took practicality and usability into account for families wanting to make a considered step toward electric transportation.

To see what vehicles were eligible, and how we arrived at the finalists, you can read all the details here.

For buyers wanting the best of what electrification can bring in both the technology and luxury worlds, judges focussed on refinement and capability to select the best in this category.

To see what vehicles were eligible, and how we arrived at the finalists, you can read all the details here.