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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.

Tesla Model 3
2024
Outstanding EV Award

1. Tesla Model 3

9/10
Tesla Model 3 review
Battery range up to 394 miles
There’s a lot to love about the Tesla Model 3 — its blistering performance, huge range and bags of technology appeal, while Tesla's Supercharger network of public chargers is a selling point in and of itself. The Model 3 is pretty spacious thanks to its flat floor, and while it may be a little on the pricey side, you’ll be carrying the family in style. Having almost every function contained in the central infotainment screen takes a little getting used to, as does there being no instrument binnacle behind the steering wheel but, given the breadth of the Model 3's talents, and the sheer amount of driver-assistance and entertainment technology on offer (the screen doubles as a games console and TV when the car is parked), the fact it's unconventional seems almost a given.
Kia EV6

2. Kia EV6

9/10
Kia EV6 review
Battery range up to 328 miles
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 in the back. The EV6 also has a stylishly designed cabin, which places the drive in the centre of the action, and the overall impression that comes across from this excellent EV is that it as as much designed for family life as it is providing a rewarding driving experience. An excellent all-rounder.
Peugeot e-208

3. Peugeot e-208

8/10
Peugeot e-208 review
Battery range up to 248 miles
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. Either way, the e-208 is a great example of EVs becoming cars that happen to run on electricity, rather than a class of car in its own right: it's conventional enough that it'll be familiar to anyone who has driven a hatchback before and, if you love its stylish looks but aren't quite ready to switch to EV motoring, there's a petrol-powered Peugeot 208, too.
MG MG4 EV
2024
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended

4. MG4

9/10
MG MG4 EV review
Battery range up to 323 miles
We really, really rate the MG4. It's available for significantly under £30,000, has a range of up to 323 miles (though you'll need to upgrade to the pricier Extended Range version to get the bigger battery that facilitates this), while it's also genuinely rewarding to drive. Factor in the fact that there's decent space for families inside (even if the 363-litre boot could be larger), and that it looks genuinely stylish, and it's clear that the MG4 has a lot going for it.
Hyundai Ioniq 5

5. Hyundai Ioniq 5

9/10
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
Battery range up to 315 miles
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, while there's an all-wheel drive model for those who want a little more grip and performance at the expense of battery range. Then there's the looks: there's not getting away from the Ioniq 5's futuristic style, which may draw too much attention for some, but will be just the ticket for others, looking, as it does, like a car that was designed in the future and sent back to today.
Volkswagen ID3

6. Volkswagen ID3

7/10
Volkswagen ID3 review
Battery range up to 347 miles
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 general sense of being a well-rounded electric family hatchback. These talents come at the cost of some cheap-feeling materials, though, while the infotainment system can be a little fiddly.
Hyundai Kona Electric (2018-2023)

7. Hyundai Kona Electric

8/10
Hyundai Kona Electric (2018-2023) review
Battery range up to 301 miles
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 332-litre boot could be a little larger. Back on the plus side, the Kona can cover up to an impressive 300 miles on a single charge (the entry-level battery pack can manage 190 miles), which is all the more impressive as the Kona EV is one of the more affordable electric cars on the market.
Kia e-Niro

8. Kia e-Niro

8/10
Kia e-Niro review
Battery range up to 282 miles
You might be thinking Kia and its sister brand Hyundai are doing something right to have multiple cars featured on this rundown, and you'd be right: the Korean duo really have a handle on making excellent electric cars with impressive battery ranges, and the e-Niro is no exception. If the relatively tight boot space of the Kona EV is a concern, the Kia e-Niro should answer that, too. With 451 litres on offer, it’s among the best in class — and backs that up with a decent range between charges too. Do note that a new Niro EV has just launched to the market, though it could be possible to bag a decent offer on the outgoing model as a result.
Skoda Enyaq
2024
Smart Spender Award
Highly Commended

9. Skoda Enyaq

8/10
Skoda Enyaq review
Battery range up to 351 miles
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. The Enyaq embodies everything Skoda has been known for in recent times, being relatively affordable, hugely practical and just about the perfect car for family duties. Plus while it's not a small car, but the commanding driving position and excellent visibility make it a doddle to drive, even around town, while the amount of technology on offer is just about perfect - though it would be nice if the driver's digital display were a little more configurable.
Volvo XC40 Recharge

10. Volvo XC40 Electric

8/10
Volvo XC40 Recharge review
Battery range up to 333 miles
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 if you go for the Twin Motor version. The handling doesn’t quite match, as the XC40 us more geared around comfort than dynamism thanks to its soft suspension, but at least you might make the kids laugh when surprising some sports cars at the traffic lights. Being a Volvo means, naturally, that the XC40 is packed with masses of safety kit, while you can even specify the seats in wool rather than leather.

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Electric family cars FAQs

The Government removed the £1,500 plug-in car grant for EVs in June 2022, though an extension was put in place until March 2023 for orders that had already been placed due to delays in supplying new cars.

Other than that, company car drivers will be able to make use of super-low Benefit-in-Kind tax rates for electric cars, while EVs are exempt from road tax until 2025.

This depends entirely on how much the electricity you're filling it up with is. Some smart home energy tariffs offer discounted electricity overnight, charging around 12 pence per kiloWatt hour, while public charging can cost around 75 pence per kWh. Once you know the price of electricity, working out how much it costs to charge an EV comes down to knowing how large its battery pack is. A car with a 100kWh battery will cost £75 to charge from full to empty at 75p per kWh, or £12 at 12 pence per kWh.

Again, this entirely depends on the speed of the charger you are using, and the speed at which an EV can take a charge. A home 'wallbox' charger will typically deliver electricity at seven kiloWatts, taking 14.2 hours to charge a 100kWh battery pack. Find a 100kW rapid public charger and it will theoretically take just an hour to charge the same battery - though note that EVs tend to slow down their rate of charge as they near full, while charging can also be slower when the ambient temperature is very high or low.

Any car can be a family car depending on the size and needs of your family, but the MG4, which starts at around £27,000, is a strong contender for this honour.

Given it can officially manage up to 281 miles, as good to drive and has decent space, we'd say the MG4 makes another good case for itself here.

Unless you want to go for a vast and expensive seven-seater like the Tesla Model X, the Skoda Enyaq's spacious cabin and boot make it easy to recommend for a family of five. The Mercedes EQB, meanwhile, offers seven seats and is more affordable than the Model X.

You should apply the same principles for making this decision as you would for a new or used petrol or diesel car, considering issues like depreciation, service history and specification - although if you're buying an older second-hand EV, it is worth asking whether the battery has suffered any degradation - even if this has proven to be far less serious a problem than was once feared.

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