Kia EV3 is 2027 Green Car of the Year! BMW, Fiat, Karma, Mitsubishi, RAM, and Toyota Score Top Award Wins

These standout Green Car Award winners reflect environmental progress and represent forward‑looking choices for today’s drivers.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Green Car Journal has honored Kia's EV3 as its 2027 Green Car of the Year^®, leading the magazine's prestigious 2027 Green Car Awards™ recognizing the year's most environmentally positive new vehicles across a range of consumer needs and lifestyles. Presented annually since 2005, the Green Car Awards are recognized as the auto industry's most influential environmental honors.

2027 GREEN CAR AWARDS WINNERS:

KIA EV3 – 2027 GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR^®. The Kia EV3 is an all‑electric compact SUV that brings EV9‑inspired design and advanced technology to a more attainable package at $29,890. It offers up to 321 miles of all‑electric range and DC fast‑charging capability. This model is the most affordable EV in Kia’s lineup and represents a new and compelling electric vehicle choice.

BMW iX3 – 2027 PREMIUM GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. The BMW iX3 is the first series-production model built on the company's next-generation Neue Klasse electric platform. Starting at $61,500, it features sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, cylindrical battery cells, and advanced digital systems enabling a driving range up to 434 miles. Simplified yet elegant lines recall classic BMW styling while expressing the clean design language of the Neue Klasse era.

FIAT 500e – 2027 URBAN GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. The Fiat 500e is a right-sized electric city car featuring a fun Italian design, starting at $35,700. Its nimble handling, responsive electric drive, and easy maneuverability make it ideal for metropolitan environments where congestion and limited parking are often everyday realities. The 500e offers 149 miles of electric driving and quick-charge capability for longer journeys.

FIAT TOPOLINO – 2027 NEIGHBORHOOD GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. An ultra-small EV with playful Italian style rooted in Fiat's storied heritage, Fiat's Topolino is designed specifically for community travel and starts at a mere $13,995. Ideal for short local trips where a conventional automobile may be more vehicle than necessary, when properly equipped for NEV use, the Topolino can travel up to 25 mph and is street-legal in jurisdictions allowing neighborhood electric vehicles on roads posted at 35 mph or less.

KARMA GYESERA – 2027 LUXURY GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. Karma’s new Gyesera is an ultra-luxury extended‑range EV that combines battery‑electric driving with an onboard engine‑generator for long‑distance capability. Hand-crafted in Southern California, the grand touring model blends stunning design with luxury craftsmanship and options for unique personalization.

KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID – 2027 GREEN MINIVAN OF THE YEAR™. The Kia Carnival Hybrid features fuel‑efficient hybrid power in a model known for its spacious interior, flexible seating, and stylish design. Starting at $41,490, it delivers up to 33 combined mpg and a 608 mile driving range. The Carnival is notable for its comfort and array of family-focused features buyers appreciate in a minivan.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPORTBACK EV – 2027 GREEN SUV OF THE YEAR™. Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Sportback EV heralds this automaker’s return to the EV market with a fun-to-drive crossover for mainstream buyers. Leveraging platform and technology sharing through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the model features distinctive Mitsubishi styling, a well-appointed cabin, two 14.3-inch displays, dual charge ports with NACS fast-charging, and a 282 mile range. Its 5 year/60,000 mile warranty and 10 year/100,000 mile battery/powertrain warranty are a plus.

RAM PROMASTER CITY – 2027 COMMERCIAL GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. RAM’s all-new 2027 ProMaster City delivers right-size capability for fleets and tradesmen with a 2,175 pound payload, 2,000 pound tow rating, and 167 cubic-foot cargo area. Its urban-friendly footprint, modern safety features, and efficient 1.6-liter turbocharged engine make it unique in a segment with few comparable choices. Tradesman Cargo and Passenger Wagon versions are $37,400 and $40,100 plus destination.

TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID – 2027 FAMILY GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR™. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid features hybrid and Hybrid MAX powertrain options in a spacious three‑row crossover SUV ideal for comfortable family travel. Starting at $45,610, it offers a 619 mile driving range and up to 36 combined mpg, unexpected efficiency for a larger family-friendly vehicle.

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Ron Cogan
Green Car Journal
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