New Delhi, 3rd March 2025
The BMW i5 has decisively established itself as India’s leading luxury electric vehicle, while the MG Windsor EV rightfully claims the title of Electric Car of the Year. Additionally, the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 has emerged as the best electric two-wheeler at the NDTV Auto Awards held in Delhi today. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders, trailblazers, and automotive enthusiasts to celebrate the groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping the future of transportation.
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, attended the ceremony and underscored India’s growing significance in the global automotive landscape. He stated that India is poised to become a major hub for the automobile industry and emphasized the transformative potential of electric vehicles, declaring that “EVs are the future.”
The NDTV Auto Awards 2025 reaffirmed its status as the premier platform for automotive excellence, highlighting the brands and leaders propelling the industry forward through innovative breakthroughs and exceptional performance. The awards not only honored the finest vehicles and brands but also recognized the visionaries who are shaping the future of mobility in India.
In addition to the top electric vehicle awards, the Tata Punch was named Subcompact SUV of the Year, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV took home the Luxury SUV of the Year award. Other notable winners included the Mahindra Thar Roxx, which was named Car of the Year, and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which received the prestigious Compact Car of the Year award.
The following is a list of award recipients in the internal combustion engine (ICE) category recognized at the event:
Car Manufacturer of the Year – Mercedes-Benz
Design of the Year – Citroen Basalt
Motorcycle of the Year – Aprilia RS 457
Scooter of the Year – TVS Jupiter 110 Performance Motorcycle of the Year – Aprilia RS 457
Adventure Motorcycle of the Year – Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Modern Classic Motorcycle of the Year – Royal Enfield Bear 650
Two-Wheeler Design of the Year – Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
Two-Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year – Royal Enfield
Automotive Personality of the Year – Vikram Pahwa
Business Leader – Automotive Sector – Tarun Garg
Global Lifetime Achievement Award – Late Ratan Tata
Global Lifetime Achievement Award – Late Osamu Suzuki
Viewer’s Choice Car of the Year – Honda Amaze
Viewer’s Choice Motorcycle of the Year – Hero Xtreme 125R
Viewer’s Choice Innovation of the Year – MG Windsor EV (BaaS)
Dealership in the Fast Lane – URS KAR
