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Best electric cars for families
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle but not sure whether you can combine practical family transport with emissions-free driving? Worry no more, the cars below are spacious, practical and easy to drive, making them the best electric cars for families.
1. Tesla Model 3
Battery range up to 374 miles
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£506* / month
(£48,490)
There’s a lot to love about the Tesla Model 3 — its blistering performance, huge range and bags of technology. It’s pretty spacious too, thanks to its flat floor. It may be a little on the pricey side, but you’ll be carrying the family in style. And have a virtual whoopie cushion to entertain the kids…
2. Kia EV6
Battery range up to 328 miles
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£484* / month
(£43,760)
For a seriously stylish, yet seriously capable family EV, it’s hard to beat the new Kia EV6. This head-turner is just as good to drive as it looks, and is brimmed with technology too. It may not have the biggest boot out there, but you’ll have a good amount of legroom inthe back.
3. Peugeot e-208
Battery range up to 217 miles
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£339* / month
(£28,284)
Family EVs don’t have to be big SUVs, just take a look at the Peugeot e-208. Its dinky proportions and low running costs make it perfect for a city-bound young family, although rear space might be tight if you’ve got older kids.
4. Audi Q4 e-tron
Battery range up to 314 miles
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£442* / month
(£44,580)
There are tonnes of rear space in the Audi Q4 e-tron, making it ideal for bigger families. It feels super comfortable out on the road too, although if you want one loaded with kit you’ll need to be prepared to fork out a fair bit of money.
5. Hyundai Ioniq 5
Battery range up to 315 miles
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£429* / month
(£41,444)
If you’re after a super-spacious interior for the whole family, look no further than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Not only is there loads of room, it feels pretty posh too — albeit range between charges isn’t quite par for the course.
6. Volkswagen ID3
Battery range up to 265 miles
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£355* / month
(£35,307)
If the Volkswagen Golf is the perfect all-rounder for internal combustion cars, the Volkswagen ID3 is the exact same for EVs. There’s bags of interior space, a great electric range and a decent infotainment system. That comes at the cost of some cheap-feeling materials, though.
7. Hyundai Kona Electric
Battery range up to 301 miles
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£333* / month
(£29,853)
Though the Hyundai Kona make look out of this world, it’s refreshingly honest and simple to drive. You’ll get a generous amount of equipment as standard too — although its older EV tech does mean charging rates have been surpassed by alternatives.
8. Kia e-Niro
Battery range up to 282 miles
If boot space is a concern, the Kia e-Niro should answer that. With 451 litres on offer, it’s among the best in class — and backs that up with a decent range between charges too. Like the Kona on which it’s related to though, charging speeds aren’t quite with the times.
9. Skoda Enyaq
Battery range up to 338 miles
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£476* / month
(£38,480)
With a spacious interior and a huge boot, the Skoda Enyaq is the ideal choice if you want an EV to haul the family — and plenty of stuff for trips away. It’s decent to drive and has a good range too, just don’t expect it to turn many heads.
10. Volvo XC40 Electric
Battery range up to 270 miles
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£492* / month
(£45,250)
The Volvo XC40 Electric is unassuming in many ways. Though it’s a spacious and classy-looking family SUV, it packs some serious performance with 408hp on tap.
Handling doesn’t quite match, but at least you might make the kids laugh when surprising some sports cars at the traffic lights.
