Best family electric cars in 2025

"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 loads 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 the EV6. It's an absolute cracker.

The Enyaq iV from Skoda is a great electric family car, and if you're coming to an EV 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), the cabin is large with plenty of space for a growing family. The design inside and out is smart, and you should will 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 tearing along faster roads. 

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

Volkswagen had been teasing the world for years with various concept cars styled along the lines of its classic Type 2, but it took until the ID.Buzz in 2022 for it to put these plans into action.

We're glad they did wait to go with this car as the ID.Buzz not only looks fabulous, it's a superb family car. Its size and shape lends itself to practical duties, though the shorter wheelbase model isn't that versatile, so you should consider the longer version if you need to divide cabin space between kids and caboodle.

The kids, and you, will love the style of the ID.Buzz, and it's pretty darned good to drive too. You sit up high for excellent all-round views and the VW is hushed, easy to drive, and just as simple to park in tight-knit spaces. Performance is good, as well, and you can expect up to 290 miles on a full charge depending on the model you pick.

New prices are something of an eye-opener with the ID.Buzz, but heycar has plenty of quality used models that make this excellent all-round family EV far easier on the finances.

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. 

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, it's spacious and versatile, with two ISOFIX points in the rear and plenty of room for three child seats. 

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 much the same as many used 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 used car. 

There still aren't all that many massive electric seven-seaters out there, but the Kia EV9 was one of the first, and even today it's still one of the best. It has imposing looks thanks to its gargantuan size and cool, detailing, and the interior looks great, too, with plush materials, a great standard of fit and finish, and a plethora of luxury toys to play with.

Importantly for a family car, there's also lots of space - enough for seven adults to fit comfortably provided that those in the middle row play fair with the amount of total legroom available and slide their seats forward a little. Four of those seats - the two in the third row and the outer seats of the middle row - have Isofix points, complete with top tethers. The EV9 is also a comfortable and easy car to drive, and to be driven in, which will make family outings all the more pleasant.

If you want something with a similar skill set to the EV9, but you want something a bit posher and more premium instead, you could go for the latest Volvo EX90. However, we've given the nod to the Kia here, because it's considerably cheaper, and the Volvo - despite the firm's reputation for safety - only has two Isofix points.

Bit of a confusing one, this. So, Volvo has offered an all-electric version of the brilliant XC40 for several years now, and it was formerly known as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. As that was a bit of a mouthful, 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. Makes sense? You decide.

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 69kWh 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 - the EQE, the EQS, and the SUV versions of both - the EQB doesn't take up vast amounts of space on the road, making it relatively easy to park and manoeuvre, and it feels more wieldy on tight city streets and on faster roads.

Despite these smaller dimensions, 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 pleasant to drive. A range of almost 300 miles is pretty handy 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 look past that and you'll find a brilliant people carrier. 

Now, Citroen offers a fully electric version of the Berlingo - the e-Berlingo - which is basically the same package as the standard car but 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 good 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 (later boosted to 213 miles by the 2024 facelift) and in reality, you'll get a fair bit less than that, especially 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 a good one.

Luckily, China's BYD made a very impressive debut in the UK with its small family SUV, the Atto 3: it's a value-for-money family car that's packed with cool features. All Atto 3s have a panoramic sunroof that bathes the cabin 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 tuneable 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 standard. Oh, and you get a 260-mile range. Not bad at all.