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Last updated October 18, 2024 by Darren Cassey

Best electric 7-seater cars of 2024

Seven-seat electric cars are quite rare – finding space for those batteries plus seven people and their luggage isn’t easy. No wonder many of the best electric seven-seaters are based on electric vans.

There are some exciting seven-seat EVs such as the Kia EV9 that don’t share anything with a commercial vehicle, though. That’s not to mention new models that will be in showrooms soon which could be worth a brief wait.

Whether you choose a van-based MPV or a fashionable SUV, these cars will save you car tax, avoid congestion charges and, if you are careful where you charge, cut your running costs, too.

These are Carwow’s favourite electric seven-seaters of 2024, selected by our expert reviews team.

Kia EV9

1. Kia EV9

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9/10
Kia EV9 review
Battery range up to 349 miles
If you want to ditch the internal combustion engine but you need space for seven, the Kia EV9 is the best you can buy. Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, you can find cars with more upmarket badges for similar money. But the EV9 is brilliantly practical, with a flexible seven-seat interior that’s packed with thoughtful features. The rear-wheel drive model has the longest range, although it is nothing like as rapid as the dual-motor four-wheel drive versions. Standard equipment is generous, even on the most basic Air spec. All models can recharge at up to 210kW, which means a 10-80% top-up can take as little as 24 minutes.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz

2. Volkswagen ID Buzz

9/10
Volkswagen ID. Buzz review
Battery range up to 291 miles
The original VW Bus became a cultural icon. It was also a rather practical vehicle, with some innovative features for its time. The VW ID Buzz attempts to replicate this success in the EV age and comes with a choice of five or seven seats. The seven-seat model has a bigger battery than the five-seater, which means it can go further on a charge. The seven-seat Buzz is a lot nippier than VW buses of old, too.
Mercedes-Benz EQB

3. Mercedes EQB

8/10
Mercedes-Benz EQB review
Battery range up to 321 miles
The Mercedes EQB is smooth and refined, with plenty of interior space despite it being more compact than most seven-seater SUVs. Its 70.5kWh battery pack offers a competitive range of up to 321 miles, and it can be had with either 190hp or 292hp. But while the EQB does cost more than the combustion-engined version of the same car, and the rearmost seats are a little tight, it's a handsome, premium vehicle.

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Peugeot E-5008

4. Peugeot E-5008

8/10
Peugeot E-5008 review
Battery range up to 311 miles
The Peugeot E-5008 is a good-looking electric seven-seater with a posh image and upmarket interior, but a price that undercuts most alternatives. The cabin is really spacious and there's loads of storage, which is great for families, though the third row is really tight. At the moment you can only get it with 310 miles of range, meaning alternatives can go further, but a big battery version is coming that will go a massive 415 miles between charges.
Tesla Model Y
2024
Family Values Award
Highly Commended

5. Tesla Model Y

8/10
Tesla Model Y review
Battery range up to 372 miles
The Tesla Model Y is now available with seven seats, making this appealing EV a tempting option for big families. The regular Model Y has a massive boot, and adding two more seats does mean you lose a bit of capacity, but it's still a huge, practical space. You also get the typical Tesla technology, with the massive screen in the centre of the dashboard, and a minimalist cabin design. It's pretty good fun to drive, too.
Tesla Model X

6. Tesla Model X

8/10
Tesla Model X review
Battery range up to 315 miles
If you need to cover long distances with up to seven passengers, then the Tesla Model X should be high on your list. It’s extremely spacious, very high-tech and will travel up to 358 miles between charges. Even the ‘slowest’ Dual Motor version will blast from 0-62mph in under four seconds. It is a bit pricey though, and quality levels aren’t quite up there with similarly costly alternatives. It’s a shame that you must have left-hand drive if you want a new Model X, as Tesla is no longer building cars with the wheel on the right.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

7. Mercedes EQS SUV

8/10
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV review
Battery range up to 400 miles
The Mercedes EQS SUV comes packed with the latest tech, as you'd expect from the brand's biggest EV. Power options are either 360hp or 544hp, and the range figure is between 378 and 404 miles. All models get adaptive air suspension, and the impressive new hyperscreen infotainment system is an optional extra. Luxurious, spacious and a very lovely place to sit, the EQS SUV - not to be confused with the saloon EQS - comes with a six-figure price tag that's commensurate with its luxury focus.
Mercedes-Benz EQV

8. Mercedes EQV

6/10
Mercedes-Benz EQV review
Battery range up to 222 miles
The Mercedes EQV may be a van-based MPV, but its interior looks and feels more luxurious than many supposedly posh SUVs. The silent electric drivetrain adds to the already impressive refinement levels, and with 204hp on tap, it’s responsive, too. The 213 miles of range should be plenty for most needs. A new EQV is coming soon, with greater efficiency and an improved range.
Peugeot e-Rifter

9. Peugeot e-Rifter

5/10
Peugeot e-Rifter review
Battery range up to 199 miles
SUVs may be the flavour of the month (or decade), but for optimum refinement and practicality, a good old MPV is still the way to go. The Peugeot e-Rifter not only offers comfortable seating for seven occupants, but also comes with some nice tech like a digital instrument panel and active and passive driver aids. It will go 172 miles on a charge and can be had in a long-wheelbase version if you need even more space.
Volvo EX90
2024
Most Anticipated New Car
Highly Commended

10. Volvo EX90

Volvo EX90 review
Battery range up to 363 miles
Volvo has been producing cutting-edge hybrid and electric cars for a while now, and the EX90 SUV is its next-generation luxury EV coming later this year. A 107kWh battery pack promises to deliver up to 363 miles of range, while power outputs will range between 408-517hp.

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Electric 7-seater cars FAQs

There are only a handful of seven-seater electric cars currently available in the UK. We can expect other manufacturers to start introducing their own seven-seater EVs in the near future, such as the Volvo EX90.

The Kia EV9 is the most spacious electric seven-seater SUV available. The Mercedes EQV is even larger and has more interior space, but it is an MPV that is based on a van.

The Peugeot e-Rifter and Vauxhall Combo e-Life are based on the same architecture and are priced within a few hundred pounds of each other. They offer a lot of space and practicality for the money, and start at around £30,000.

The Tesla Model X has a claimed 358-mile range, while the Volvo EX90 promises up to 363 miles between charges. The Mercedes EQS SUV beats both with a range of up to 401 miles. It is worth bearing in mind that cruising at high speeds for extended periods as well as very cold weather will significantly reduce those figures.

If you want a low-frills seven-seater for predominantly city use, then a used Nissan e-NV200 Combi is a great buy. If you need more luxury and a much better range between charges, then a used Tesla Model X can offer a big saving over buying new.