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ABC Opens Voting for 2026 Car of the Year as Electrified SUVs Dominate Shortlist

Weighted, notarized voting reflects a market pivot toward affordable EVs alongside new Chinese contenders.

Overview

  • Online voting runs from November 13 at 09:00 to December 5 at 24:00 on mejorcoche.abc.es, following the shortlist’s unveiling on November 12.
  • All 12 nominees feature electrified powertrains, 10 are SUVs, and three zero‑emission models list below €26,000 before incentives.
  • The field includes BYD Dolphin Surf, Ebro s400 from Chery’s Barcelona production, and Leapmotor C10 distributed by Stellantis, signaling stronger Chinese participation.
  • The final result blends a 70% share from the professional jury with 25% from subscribers and 5% from registered users under published voting rules.
  • Professional ballots go by email to notary Miguel Mestanza Iturmendi, who will certify and announce the single winner on December 10.