Upcoming 2025 Green Auto Honors: Toyota Camry, Dodge Charger Daytona, General Motors Equinox EV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and BrightDrop Vehicle
In the ever-evolving automotive landscape of 2025, the Green Car AwardsTM and Green Truck recognitions have shone a spotlight on some of the most innovative and sustainable vehicles. Here's a round-up of the notable winners and finalists from this year's awards.
Green Car AwardsTM
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has been crowned the 2025 Green SUV of the Year, offering a sporty design, fun-to-drive nature, and an affordable point of entry for electric vehicle buyers. With up to 319 miles of battery electric driving range in its standard front-wheel drive configuration, the Equinox EV is a strong contender in the electric SUV market.
Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been distinguished with the 2025 Family Green Car of the Year award for the third time. This versatile vehicle offers attractive style, three row seating, Super All-Wheel Control, and PHEV operation, making it a popular choice for families looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
The Toyota Camry sedan, exclusively powered by Toyota's fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, takes the crown as the 2025 Green Car of the Year. With a driving range of 663 miles and up to a combined 51 mpg, the new Camry delivers both efficiency and performance.
Volvo's EX90 has been honoured as the 2025 Luxury Green Car of the Year, boasting an electric driving range of 308 miles, a high-tech cabin, a premium interior, and twin-motor options delivering 402 to 510 horsepower.
One award winner is a gas-electric hybrid, and another champions plug-in hybrid power, showcasing the diversity of green vehicle options available in 2025.
Green Truck Awards
As of 2025, the notable Green Truck of the Year awards and recognitions focus on several key vehicles. Scania's long-haul truck has won Europe's Green Truck Award for 2024, thanks to its impressive fuel efficiency, high speed, and light weight.
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a battery-electric long-haul truck, has been awarded the 2025 International Truck of the Year. This advanced electric truck boasts a high battery capacity (600 kWh) and achieves a practical range of 500 km with a gross combination mass of 40 tons, setting new standards for electric trucks.
While a comprehensive single "2025 Green Truck of the Year" list does not exist, these key green truck winners recognised so far in 2025 are primarily Scania's efficient diesel-powered long-haul truck in Europe and Mercedes-Benz's advanced electric eActros 600 for broader international acclaim.
In the SUV category, the Dodge Hornet, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia EV9 are finalists for the 2025 Green Car Product of Excellence award. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet BrightDrop vans, with their battery-powered operation and zero-emission delivery, have been honoured with the 2025 Commercial Green Car of the Year award.
Lastly, the Dodge Charger Daytona, an all-electric model with an appealing muscular design and up to 670 horsepower, has been recognised as the 2025 Performance Green Car of the Year.
The Green Car and Green Truck Awards of 2025 underscore the industry's commitment to sustainable innovation and the growing popularity of green vehicles among consumers. With a diverse range of options available, it's an exciting time for those looking to make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the benefits of modern automotive technology.
[1] Europe's Green Truck Award 2024/2025
[2] International Truck of the Year 2025
[3] Mercedes-Benz eActros 600: The 2025 International Truck of the Year
[4] Best Trucks to Buy 2025
- The Chevrolet Equinox EV, with a driving range of up to 319 miles, has been named the 2025 Green SUV of the Year, offering a sporty design and an affordable entry point for electric vehicle buyers.
- The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been honored with the 2025 Family Green Car of the Year award for the third time, offering style, three-row seating, all-wheel control, and PHEV operation, making it a popular choice for families.
- The Toyota Camry sedan, exclusively powered by Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system, has been crowned the 2025 Green Car of the Year, boasting a driving range of 663 miles and up to a combined 51 mpg.
- Volvo's EX90, with a driving range of 308 miles and twin-motor options delivering up to 510 horsepower, has been recognized as the 2025 Luxury Green Car of the Year.
- The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, an advanced electric long-haul truck, has been awarded the 2025 International Truck of the Year, achieving a practical range of 500 km with a gross combination mass of 40 tons.
