"End your EV search here" is how we summed up the Kia EV6 in our review. That's because it's one of the finest electric cars on the market today. There's a load of passenger space for families, with acres of headroom and legroom in the front and back, and USB sockets installed in the rear to keep devices charged up. Storage spaces abound, with big door bins (lined with felt to stop stuff rattling around), a big glovebox and assorted cubbyholes.

But this isn't just a practicality wagon: it's sleek and stylish both inside and out, and it drives very well too, striking a wonderful balance between sportiness and comfort. Add in a range of more than 300 miles per battery charge, and an industry-leading seven-year warranty from new, and it's very hard to find much wrong with it. It's an absolute cracker.

The Enyaq iV from Skoda is a great electric family car, and if you're coming to an electric car for the first time, it requires very little in the way of compromise. 

Not only is there a big boot (585 litres to be precise), but the cabin is nice and large with plenty of space for a growing family. The design inside and out is smart, while you should have no complaints with build quality should your kids decide they want to try and pull it apart. What's more, the Enyaq is good to drive whether you're mooching about town or on faster roads. 

The Skoda Enyaq will fit three child seats - there's an ISOFIX fastening on the front passenger seat while there you get two more ISOFIX fittings at the rear. There's no seven-seat option with the Enyaq, though, which means you'll have to look at pricier alternatives if you want to take your kids' friends out, too. 

First introduced in 2023, the Q8 e-tron is a new badge for Audi, but the car itself has actually been around since 2019. Underneath the refreshed looks and some new tech, the Q8 e-tron is actually the original e-tron, Audi's first all-electric car. That's no bad thing though – in rebranding the e-tron, Audi has made the Q8 e-tron one of the most desirable large premium electric SUVs on sale. It comes in two forms, the regular Q8 e-tron SUV and the more rakish-looking Sportback variant, which sacrifices a modicum of interior space in favour of extra style.

As spacious as it is stylish, the Q8 e-tron is comfortable, enjoyable to drive and pretty swift, while build quality is excellent, too. It also has ISOFIX points on the front passenger seat and two outer rear seats, while it has top tether points on all rear seats. That means you can just about squeeze three child seats side-by-side in the back.

The original e-tron was criticised for its relatively small battery range, so the Q8 e-tron has upped it. There are several models to choose from, but go for the Q8 55 e-tron Sportback and you'll get up to 343 miles per charge, which is impressive for such a large car.

While some cars here are bespoke EV models, BMW decided to keep things simple with the iX3 and just make a fully electric version of the X3 SUV. 

And that's no bad thing. For one, the BMW X3 is already one of our favourite SUVs, and turning it into an electric model doesn't change that appeal. It gets the same brilliant cabin, built from high quality materials and with excellent, easy-to-use tech. 

It's also really good to drive. Granted, it isn't as fast as some of the dual-motor electric cars in this list, but the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive iX3 is plenty quick enough for most needs, and handles really well. The ride is a little firm, but it certainly isn't a deal-breaker. The range on a charge, meanwhile, is a strong 279 miles.

In terms of practicality, the iX3 loses a little bit of boot space when compared with the regular X3. But in all other respects its spacious and versatile, with two ISOFIX points in the rear and plenty of room for three child seats across both rows. 

If you're on a budget but still need an EV with space for the family, the MG5 EV is really worth a look. After all, it costs as much as most electric small cars, but it's a practical estate car.

While it might be pretty bland to look at, and the interior isn't exactly luxurious and the tech isn't top notch, there's no criticising the equipment levels and comfort on offer. It's pretty roomy, too, and with two ISOFIX points in the rear seats, you'll have no problem getting three child seats in. The 464-litre boot should swallow most of the gubbins families tend to accumulate, too. 

The MG5 EV is built for comfort, not speed, but it still manages 0-62mph in a reasonable 7.7 seconds. It rolls about in the corners quite a bit, but the trade-off is a really smooth ride. 

There are two battery options: 55kWh and 61kWh versions. The former is good for 214 miles between charges, while the latter stretches that to 250 miles, impressive for such an affordable car. 

Based on the same underpinnings as the Skoda Enyaq iV (above), the stylish ID.4 was the second dedicated electric car to come from Volkswagen.  

Just like the Enyaq, the ID.4 has space for three child seats, with one ISOFIX on the front passenger seat and two in the back. Volkswagen's also done a great job with the cabin: it feels light and spacious, while there's plenty of room both up front and in the rear. The quality is typical Volkswagen, while all models get a large 10.0-inch touchscreen. It makes the dashboard look very smart and clutter-free, but this does mean that pretty much everything is controlled via the display, which can take some time to get used to.  

There's the choice of two batteries, a 52kWh battery pack provides a claimed range up to 213 miles, while there's a bigger 77kWh battery pack that makes the car capable of 323 miles. VW also offers a faster version, badged GTX, if you don't mind making your kids feel a bit queasy. 

If this is your first electric car, the ID.4 will offer a smooth and pain-free introduction, but the Enyaq iV is just as good, but that bit roomier and a bit more affordable. 

Bit of a confusing one, this. So, Volvo has offered an all-electric version of the excellent XC40 for several years now, and it was formerly known as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. However, Volvo decided to change its naming strategy in 2024, and to fit in with the names of the company's newer electric SUV models, the all-electric XC40 was renamed as the EX40. However, the XC40 name remained, being used by the combustion-engined versions of the car. Baffled? Us too.

Whatever you want to call it, it's one of our favourite family-sized electric SUVs. It was once only offered with an expensive dual-motor four-wheel drive powertrain, but more powertrain options have since been added. The entry-level Single-Motor version has 238PS and a 96kWh battery for a range of 296 miles, while the mid-range Single Motor Extended Range version ups the output to 252PS, the battery to 78kWh and the range to 343miles. The priciest Twin Motor variant has a whacking 408PS and an 82kWh battery, but range falls to 332 miles due to the extra output.

Step inside and the interior is beautifully finished, with a portrait-orientated touchscreen display the gateway to the infotainment system and the XC40's other controls. There's good space for four adults, although it isn't the largest SUV in this list, while there are two ISOFIX fittings on the rear seats.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB isn't the German firm's first electric car, or the biggest, or the boldest, or the poshest. But, it is arguably the most compelling, especially for family car buyers.

Unlike some of the firm's enormous electric cars - like the EQE, the EQS, and the SUV versions of both - the EQB doesn't take up a vast amount of space on the road, making it relatively easy to park and manoeuvre, and making it feel more wieldy on tight city streets and on faster roads. Despite these smaller dimensions, though, the EQB still manages to pack in seven seats, and four of them - the third-row seats and the outer-middle-row seats - have ISOFIX points for securing child seats. Granted, space is quite snug with all seven seats in place, but at least you have a fighting chance of fitting folk in.

It's a really pleasant car in a variety of other ways, too. The interior feels plush and is packed with technology and creature comforts, while strong performance, a comfortable ride and great refinement make the EQB a really nice car to drive. The range of almost 300 miles is pretty good as well.

For years the Citroen Berlingo (and its related Peugeot and Vauxhall siblings) has been the family car of choice for those in the know. Yes, it may look like a van - because underneath it is - but if you can look past that you'll be getting a brilliant people carrier. 

Now, Citroen offers a fully electric version of the Berlingo - the e-Berlingo - which offers basically the same package as the standard car, with a battery instead of a fuel tank. That means you get tonnes of space and storage in that boxy body, a durable and airy interior and the ability to have three child seats across the rear row, with three ISOFIX points, too. 

Yes, it's not as posh inside and out as a purpose-built family car, but the e-Berlingo is surprisingly nice to drive, with a comfortable ride and excellent all-round visibility. It's the slowest EV in this list, but it's peppy enough around town and not totally out of its depth on faster roads. 

The only limitation is its range, which is officially 171 miles but could be a fair bit less than that if you use the e-Berlingo for long journeys or during winter. 

It's not easy to launch a new car manufacturer when so many of your rivals have decades - or even a century or more - of history and brand recognition. So, you'd best make your first entry into the market as good one.

Luckily, China's BYD has made its small family SUV, the Atto 3, a very impressive debut for the UK, creating a value-for-money family car that's packed with cool features. The brand isn't actually that new – it's been selling cars abroad for a while – but 2023 saw it introduce several new cars into the UK market. All Atto 3s have a panoramic sunroof that bathes the car in light, and the electric-only underpinnings maximise interior space, giving you a completely flat floor across the back for generous legroom. Boot space is decent, too.

Features in the Atto 3 are plentiful, and admittedly some are on the gimmicky side, such as a rotating central screen that can be orientated in portrait or landscape modes, and tunable elastic strings on the door pockets that you can play like a guitar. But there are also lots of things that make family life easier, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an air purification system and keyless entry and start, all of which are included as standard. Oh, and you get a 260-mile range. Not bad at all.