Volkswagen named Which? Electric Car Brand of the Year

Volkswagen has been named the Electric Car Brand of the Year at the 2026 Which? Awards.

The accolade was announced at the Science Museum in London, in front of an audience of Which?-recommended brands from a range of sectors.

An expert panel of judges combined findings from independent tests and undercover investigations with real-world experience from thousands of consumers to decide this year’s winners.

Sectors in the spotlight included high-street retailers, utility providers, travel brands, banking and home entertainment, in addition to car manufacturers.

Volkswagen won the Electric Car Brand of the Year award after demonstrating excellent electric vehicle (EV) reliability ratings in Which? surveys, and for showing that its cars are innovative, safe and electrically efficient.

Rod McLeod, Director of Volkswagen UK, said: “This award is a terrific validation of everything we have been working to achieve with our electric cars over the past few years.

“The brand has entered an exciting era with its new family of small electric cars. Starting with the ID. Polo – and with more to come, including the first ever fully electric GTI – these EVs combine everyday usability with cutting-edge electric technology and unmistakable Volkswagen design and character.

“They will also open the door to electric driving for many more customers, with prices that make electric cars more accessible than ever before.”