Seven-seater electric cars come in two forms – expensive van-based MPVs or even more expensive SUVs.
And that’s what your choice looks like on the used market (unless you go rogue and get a seven-seat version of the Tesla Model S), with big discounts versus new.
The advantages of an electric seven-seater over a fuel-powered one are a smoother, quieter driving experience, lower running costs and never needing to drag the family to a petrol station again. And, if the car sits on a platform that’s bespoke to electric cars, not having an engine to package improves interior space. Here are the best seven-seat EVs on sale.
Peugeot e-5008
Although the styling is broadly familiar to the last-generation 5008, everything under the bonnet is new. Out go the petrol and diesel engines – in come hybrid and electric options. The electric e-5008 is considerably more expensive than the hybrid, but it’s the best powertrain for the palatial Peugeot. With the smallest available battery being still quite big at 73kWh, the cheapest e-5008 offers a range of up to 310 miles. Upgrade to the 98kWh whopper and the projected range figure rises to a class-leading 415 miles.
The e-5008’s interior is simply stunning. Up front, there’s a 21-inch curved display that seems to float above the stylish and nicely trimmed dashboard, while Peugeot has redesigned the middle row of seats so they’re more comfortable for adults. Adults who, if they needed to, could fit comfortably into the third row.
Read our Peugeot e-5008 review
Mercedes EQB
Seven adults can fit in a Mercedes EQB too, although not as comfortably. Average-sized adults will have millimetres of spare legroom if all three rows are occupied, but then we should let the EQB off as the third row of seats are mainly meant for children. There are even Isofix points back there, for a total of four.
You’ll probably use the EQB as a five-seater more often than not and, used this way, it makes a whole heap more sense than the smaller EQA – even though it’s barely any more expensive. With the third row folded, the EQB offers a nearly 500-litre boot, which should be plenty for most family occasions. Some way off the e-5008’s quoted 916 litres, but the EQB is smaller and more manoeuvrable.
Shop used Mercedes EQB cars for sale or read our Mercedes EQB review
Kia EV9
We live in a world where a £65,000 Kia seems like good value. Yes, really. The EV9 is the Korean brand’s flagship model and, while it will struggle to fit into a parking space, it’ll seat seven adults in plush comfort. And there’s still a 333-litre boot with all seats in play.
Every EV9 officially manages over 300 miles to a charge – thank the half-tonne battery – and the top model accelerates from 0-62mph faster than a Lamborghini Countach. Or can tow 2,500kg like a diesel Kia Sorento. Add recycled interior materials, more tech than you can shake a stick at and those futuristic looks, and the EV9 is the ultimate automotive icebreaker.
Read our Kia EV9 review
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The charming Volkswagen ID. Buzz gained a seven-seat long-wheelbase version in 2024, and this is the one to get if you need versatility and flexibility – even if you don’t plan to use the sixth and seventh seats often. The Buzz’s big dimensions and cab-over stance means there’s a vast amount of space inside, even if your family are giraffes.
Because you’re sat right at the front like a bus driver, and high up, front visibility is supreme. The Buzz’s powerful motors make this a surprisingly fast family car, while refinement is excellent as well.
Read our Volkswagen ID. Buzz review
Peugeot e-Rifter
If you can put up with some commercial-grade interior plastics, buying a van with windows is the best way to get maximum space for minimum outlay. The Peugeot Rifter has more space than you’ll know what to do with, and seven-seat versions get proper adult-sized chairs in the third row. Each of the second-row seats are separate and all include Isofix points.
Its 50kWh battery provides a maximum range of 182 miles, and a 100kW public charger will get you back to 80% in half an hour.
Also check out the electric versions of the Citroen Berlingo, Vauxhall Combo Life and Toyota Proace City Verso – they’re the same besides the bumpers and badges.
Volvo EX90
You’ll need deep pockets to put a Volvo EX90 in your parking spot, but do so and you’ll get a crisply designed big SUV with an airy interior and all the tech to make this the safest Volvo ever built. Plus luxury kit such as a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins stereo, front and rear heated seats and super-smart LED headlights. Despite weighing 2.8 tonnes, dual-motor EX90s offer the acceleration of a sports car.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric – and its Citroen e-Spacetourer, Peugeot e-Traveller and Toyota Proace Verso siblings – seat up to nine people. These shuttle versions are meant for airport transfers or getting drunk people home, so they’re not exactly plush, but if you’re in the niche position of needing an electric minibus for family duties, these fit the bill. There are higher-spec versions with more creature comforts, but most come with the same 50kWh battery as a Vauxhall Corsa (and a pretty meagre range figure). A 75kWh battery is now available, but rare.
Shop used Vauxhall Vivaro Life cars for sale
Mercedes EQV
The EQV is the electric version of the Mercedes V-Class – the defacto transport for celebrities and VIPs. So if you buy a used EQV as a family bus, people will think you’re someone. The EQV offers a range of around 200 miles and the sort of materials you get in a Mercedes limousine, rather than the sort of materials you get in a plasterer’s van.
Mercedes EQS SUV
The £130,000 Mercedes EQS SUV is the perfect choice for the Eton school run. It’s surprising that something so opulent can be so practical as well – we wouldn’t want our little darlings spreading Harrods jam into the quilty leather and thick carpet. Not that it matters – we’ll just summon the butler to clean up the mess.
Hyundai Ioniq 9
Based on the same underpinnings as the Kia EV9, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 will start hitting our streets later in 2025.
Read more about the Hyundai Ioniq 9
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