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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.
1. Kia EV9
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.
2. Volkswagen ID Buzz
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.
3. Mercedes EQB
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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4. Peugeot E-5008
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.
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5. Tesla Model Y
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.
6. Tesla Model X
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.
7. Mercedes EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV review
Battery range up to 401 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.
8. Mercedes EQV
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.
9. Peugeot e-Rifter
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.
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10. Volvo EX90
Volvo EX90 review
Battery range up to 363 miles
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