Choosing an electric family car means checking pushchair space, rear legroom, child-seat compatibility and safety. Our scores compare every 5+ seat EV on boot space, safety, rear legroom and ISOFIX provision to help you build a shortlist.
Hyundai IONIQ 9
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores highest across boot space, safety, rear legroom, and ISOFIX - the complete family package.
Top 15 ranked
Ranked by family score - boot space, safety ratings, isofix, rear legroom, and seating.
| # | Car | Score | Boot | NCAP | Seats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | 9.5/10 | 338L | 5★ | 7 | £64,995 |
| 2 | BMW i5 Touring | 9.4/10 | 570L | 5★ | 5 | £70,045 |
| 3 | MG4 EV Urban | 9.4/10 | 577L | 5★ | 5 | £23,495 |
| 4 | Porsche Cayenne | 9.3/10 | 781L | 5★ | 5 | £83,200 |
| 5 | Smart #5 | 9/10 | 630L | 5★ | 5 | £39,800 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric | 9/10 | 620L | 5★ | 5 | £154,870 |
| 7 | Renault Megane | 8.9/10 | 440L | 5★ | 5 | £31,995 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz GLB | 8.7/10 | 540L | 5★ | 7 | £46,100 |
| 9 | Volvo EX90 | 8.6/10 | 324L | 5★ | 7 | £80,160 |
| 10 | Citroën ë-C4 X | 8.6/10 | 510L | 4★ | 5 | £28,715 |
| 11 | VW ID.7 | 8.4/10 | 532L | 5★ | 5 | £51,035 |
| 12 | Cupra Tavascan | 8.4/10 | 540L | 5★ | 5 | £47,340 |
| 13 | Nissan LEAF | 8.3/10 | 437L | 5★ | 5 | £35,999 |
| 14 | XPENG G6 | 8.3/10 | 571L | 5★ | 5 | £39,990 |
| 15 | VW ID.5 | 8.3/10 | 539L | 5★ | 5 | £36,995 |
Best family SUVs
When comparing electric SUVs for family use, check seating height, access for fitting child seats and usable boot space:
| # | Car | Score | Boot | NCAP | Seats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | 9.5/10 | 338L | 5★ | 7 | £64,995 |
| 2 | Porsche Cayenne | 9.3/10 | 781L | 5★ | 5 | £83,200 |
| 3 | Smart #5 | 9/10 | 630L | 5★ | 5 | £39,800 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric | 9/10 | 620L | 5★ | 5 | £154,870 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz GLB | 8.7/10 | 540L | 5★ | 7 | £46,100 |
| 6 | Volvo EX90 | 8.6/10 | 324L | 5★ | 7 | £80,160 |
| 7 | Cupra Tavascan | 8.4/10 | 540L | 5★ | 5 | £47,340 |
| 8 | XPENG G6 | 8.3/10 | 571L | 5★ | 5 | £39,990 |
| 9 | VW ID.5 | 8.3/10 | 539L | 5★ | 5 | £36,995 |
| 10 | Kia EV5 | 8.2/10 | 513L | 5★ | 5 | £39,345 |
Best family EVs under £40,000
Family electric cars that keep costs affordable:
| # | Car | Score | Boot | NCAP | Seats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MG4 EV Urban | 9.4/10 | 577L | 5★ | 5 | £23,495 |
| 2 | Smart #5 | 9/10 | 630L | 5★ | 5 | £39,800 |
| 3 | Renault Megane | 8.9/10 | 440L | 5★ | 5 | £31,995 |
| 4 | Citroën ë-C4 X | 8.6/10 | 510L | 4★ | 5 | £28,715 |
| 5 | Nissan LEAF | 8.3/10 | 437L | 5★ | 5 | £35,999 |
| 6 | XPENG G6 | 8.3/10 | 571L | 5★ | 5 | £39,990 |
| 7 | VW ID.5 | 8.3/10 | 539L | 5★ | 5 | £36,995 |
| 8 | Kia EV5 | 8.2/10 | 513L | 5★ | 5 | £39,345 |
| 9 | Peugeot e-3008 | 8.2/10 | 588L | 4★ | 5 | £37,065 |
| 10 | Cupra Born | 8.1/10 | 385L | 5★ | 5 | £35,995 |
7-seater electric cars
Every EV offering 7 or more seats, ranked using its family score:
| # | Car | Score | Seats | Boot | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | 9.5/10 | 7 | 338L | 385 mi | £64,995 |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz GLB | 8.7/10 | 7 | 540L | 380 mi | £46,100 |
| 3 | Volvo EX90 | 8.6/10 | 7 | 324L | 351 mi | £80,160 |
| 4 | Ford E-Tourneo Custom | 7.7/10 | 9 | 1760L | 202 mi | £46,050 |
| 5 | Kia EV9 | 6.1/10 | 7 | 333L | 349 mi | £66,645 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 5.4/10 | 7 | 565L | 366 mi | £129,170 |
| 7 | Peugeot e-5008 | 5.3/10 | 7 | 348L | 309 mi | £40,665 |
| 8 | Peugeot e-Traveller | 4.6/10 | 9 | 1700L | 215 mi | £37,060 |
| 9 | Citroën ë-SpaceTourer | 3.7/10 | 8 | 1100L | 216 mi | £36,995 |
| 10 | Toyota Proace Verso Electric | 3.7/10 | 8 | 1100L | 162 mi | £47,000 |
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