VW's ID. Buzz named 2025's Green Van of the Year, Joining Fiat 500e and Ford Maverick in Honors List
The annual Green Car Awards, recognising new models that champion greater efficiency and environmental achievement, have announced their winners for 2025. Here's a roundup of some of the key winners and finalists.
Family Green Car of the Year: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been named the Family Green Car of the Year, offering a practical and eco-friendly solution for families.
Urban Green Car of the Year: Fiat 500e
In the Urban Green Car category, the Fiat 500e emerged as the winner. This unique, right-sized electric city car boasts a modest footprint, making it perfect for city driving.
Commercial Green Truck of the Year: Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick, with its standard hybrid powertrain, has been distinguished as the Commercial Green Truck of the Year. Its practical bed space, flexible interior configurations, and affordable price point make it an attractive option for urban and suburban users seeking eco-conscious utility.
Green SUV of the Year: Chevrolet Equinox EV
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has been named the Green SUV of the Year. With its advanced safety features, connectivity options, and estimated fuel economy of approximately 40 mpg combined, it offers a green alternative for SUV enthusiasts.
Green Van of the Year: Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Volkswagen's ID. Buzz has been named Green Van of the Year. This all-electric van, inspired by the classic VW Microbus, offers a range of around 260-300 miles depending on variant, spacious interior with modular seating, and high safety and driver assistance features.
Luxury Green Car of the Year: Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 has been named the Luxury Green Car of the Year. More details about this luxury electric SUV are yet to be released.
The Green Car Awards recognise vehicles that deliver the features, functionality, and value desired by new car buyers. These vehicles emphasise sustainability through electric and hybrid propulsion, advanced technology, practicality, and user-friendly features tailored to green mobility needs.
However, for the exact specifications of the 2025 Green Car Award winners, such as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Fiat 500e, and Ford Maverick, direct sources for that award would be required, as the search results do not currently include this information.
In addition, the Dodge Charger Daytona has been awarded the Performance Green Car of the Year. More details about this award-winning model are yet to be released.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting green vehicles!
- The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, offering a practical and eco-friendly solution for families, has been named the Family Green Car of the Year in the annual Green Car Awards.
- In the Urban Green Car category, the Fiat 500e, a unique, right-sized electric city car with a modest footprint, has been recognized as the winner.
- The Ford Maverick, a commercial vehicle with its standard hybrid powertrain, has been distinguished as the Commercial Green Truck of the Year in the 2025 Green Car Awards due to its practical bed space, flexible interior configurations, and affordable price point.
- The Chevrolet Equinox EV, featuring advanced safety features, connectivity options, and an estimated fuel economy of around 40 mpg combined, has been named the Green SUV of the Year in the Green Car Awards.
