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Green NCAP has announced its Top Category Winners for 2024, recognizing the most environmentally friendly cars across multiple segments. Leading the list is the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Electric, which has been named the Best-Performing Full Electric Car and the overall highest achiever of the year. Green NCAP, an independent initiative by Euro NCAP, aims to promote cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles by evaluating their emissions, energy consumption, and road performance.
Key Highlights:
- Eight vehicles from China, France, Germany, Japan, and the U.S. were recognized for setting new environmental benchmarks.
- Hyundai secured two spots in the top rankings with its IONIQ 6 First Edition Electric and KONA Electric models.
- The Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDI Diesel was named the greenest diesel car, while the VW Taigo 1.0 TSI Petrol topped the petrol category.
- The Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV Hybrid was recognized as the most efficient hybrid car.
- Green NCAP continues to assess vehicles using a three-index system, evaluating Clean Air, Energy Efficiency, and Greenhouse Gases.
2024 Green NCAP Top Category Winners:
- Large Family Car: Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Edition Electric
- Small Family Car: BYD DOLPHIN Design Electric
- Small MPV: Jeep Avenger Summit Electric
- Small SUV: Hyundai KONA Electric
- Full Electric Car: Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Electric
- Diesel Car: Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDI Diesel
- Petrol Car: VW Taigo 1.0 TSI Petrol
- Hybrid Car: Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV Hybrid
Despite electric vehicles dominating the awards, Green NCAP also highlights the importance of improving emissions and efficiency in hybrid, diesel, and petrol-powered vehicles.
Looking ahead, Green NCAP will introduce a new rating system later this year, incorporating Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to offer deeper insights into vehicle charging behavior, cold weather performance, driving range, and energy efficiency.
“We hope today’s results will help buyers make clearer decisions concerning the environmental impact of a wide range of cars available on the market in 2024.” – Aleksandar Damyanov, Technical Manager, Green NCAP
Green NCAP’s Category Winner selection process requires at least three vehicles tested per category, ensuring fair comparisons using uniform criteria within a calendar year. The final Category Winner is determined based on a vehicle’s average score across Clean Air, Energy Efficiency, and Greenhouse Gases.
For a full breakdown of Green NCAP’s testing methods and scoring system, visit their official website.
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