Nine electric SUVs go to battle for the accolade of ACOTY’s Best Cat B Dual Motor SUV EV.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Every Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that qualifies for this category needs to be powered solely by electricity from battery packs, propelled by two electric motors and sold with a Category B Certificate of Entitlement (Cat B COE).
Meet The Contenders
First, the Asians. Clockwise, from top left, representing South Korea are the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Inspiration AWD and Kia EV9 GT-Line, and flying China’s flag is the Zeekr X AWD.
Next, a Brit and two Germans. Clockwise, from top left, the Mini Countryman SE ALL4, Smart #1 Brabus, and Porsche Macan 4 respectively.
Finally, a German duo and a Czech. Clockwise, from top left, the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX, and Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS respectively.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Inspiration AWD enters the Cat B Dual Motor SUV EV game with a blocky yet curvy physique, lots of tech and creature comforts, space and practicality for days. It also features discreet yet properly-potent performance that’ll knock your socks off.
If it’s a large SUV EV you want, the Kia EV9 has you covered. Imposing and enormous on the outside, cavernous on the inside, the EV9 comes festooned with tech and creature comforts. Brisk on its wheels, comfortable and quiet on the move, this behemoth of an SUV EV has a lot going for it.
The Zeekr X AWD covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds, courtesy of 428hp and 534Nm of torque. But don’t let those stats scare you. It can also carry five in a premium-feeling, tech-centric and practical cabin in quietness and relative comfort.
For more practicality and the famous badge, the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 hits the spot in the Cat B dual motor SUV EV segment. It’s got the desirable Mini looks and design language. Its interior is cheerful, with suitable tech, pretty good space and practicality. It’s zippy and able to cruise in comfort and silence.
Curves, cuteness and performance beget the Smart #1 Brabus. It’s pretty spacious inside, with colourful displays and juxtaposed light and dark materials that speak of electric muscle. Loaded with tech and good features, this Brabus is keen to blast off and be playful through corners.
For an EV SUV with a badge that stands for sportiness, look no further than the Porsche Macan 4. It sure looks like a Macan, albeit updated for the present. It goes, turns and stops like a Macan should. And it’s got a pretty spacious and practical interior with the right amount of tech. Nice!
The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX brings the essentials over from its non-GTX variant. It’s easy to drive, well-behaved on the road, employs good-feeling materials on the interior and is pretty spacious and practical. Add to that more traction from power being sent to all four wheels, and a modest increase in power, and the ID.4 GTX feels a bit more zippy without any added nausea.
Pretty much the same can be said about its sibling, the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. It’s essentially the ID.4 GTX but with a more attractive sloping coupe-like roofline and more street cred to boot. If sleeker looks matter, then the ID.5 GTX is the way to go.
Which then brings us to the Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS. Sharing the same platform as the earlier two Veedubs, the Enyaq adds thoughtful user-friendly touches on the inside. It’s spacious and practical, and its tech-integration is more thoughtful than VW’s. It looks smart and sharp, is pretty quick and handles corners very well.
Nine came to battle, and one stood tall.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best Cat B Dual Motor SUV EV
Mini Countryman SE ALL4
| Vehicle | Points Tally |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 Inspiration AWD | 390 |
| Kia EV9 GT-Line | 301 |
| Zeekr X AWD | 372 |
| Mini Countryman SE ALL4 | 398 |
| Smart #1 Brabus | 366 |
| Porsche Macan 4 | 378 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 GTX | 278 |
| Volkswagen ID.5 GTX | 284 |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe VRS | 295 |
The win goes to the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 with 398 points. It feels the most complete package of the Cat B dual motor SUV EV group. Plus, no one can overlook the brand cachet of the MINI badge.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations to the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 Best Cat B Dual Motor SUV EV!
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