Seven-seat EVs bring all the benefits of battery power to big families.
That means affordable running costs and the convenience of overnight charging. Not to mention the smooth, swift and refined driving experience with no clutch or gears to get in the way.
We've picked 10 of the best seven-seat EVs on sale, including conventional SUV-style cars and spacious van-based models. Many of these choices are available as nearly new and used cars for sale at Motorpoint.
- Peugeot e-5008
- Mercedes EQB
- Kia EV9
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz
- Skoda Peaq
- Citroen e-Berlingo
- Volvo EX90
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia PV5
- Ford E-Tourneo Custom
Peugeot e-5008
The Peugeot e-5008 looks similar to its predecessor, but everything under the bonnet is new. Out go regular petrol and diesel engines – in comes a hybrid engine or the fully electric e-5008. Standard 73kWh versions go a little over 300 miles to a charge, while the 97kWh big-battery model can go more than 400 miles – an impressive figure in this class. The e-5008’s interior is comfy and contemporary, with a sweeping 21-inch curved display and attractive textile surfaces. Tall adults will be cramped in the third row but fit happily everywhere else.
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Mercedes EQB
The Mercedes EQB – the electric version of the GLB SUV – has now been formally replaced by the GLB Electric. However, the EQB is much more common on the used market, placing it at a far more attainable price point. At less than 4.7 metres long, the EQB is remarkably compact for a seven-seat car. The tradeoff is a third row that's a squeeze even for shorter adults but, in return, it's easy to thread through congested city streets. Versions with the 66.5kWh battery go around 250 miles to a charge, while 70.5kWh '250+' versions can go more than 300.
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Kia EV9
Some might struggle to stomach a £65,000 Kia, but the EV9 is the Korean brand’s flagship model for a reason. The cabin is absolutely vast, with generous passenger space even in the third row, and a useful 333-litre boot even with all seats in place. Quality is superb too, with nice materials, an attractive design and all the latest on-board tech. Oh, and the range-topping EV9 GT sprints from 0-62mph faster than a Lamborghini Countach – handy in a family car, you'll agree. Range is comfortably over 300 miles from its massive 99.8kWh battery.
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The charming Volkswagen ID. Buzz gained a seven-seat long-wheelbase version in 2024. This always seemed like the more logical layout for the big Buzz, and you also benefit from a punchier 286hp electric motor. Space inside is astonishing, with room for the lankiest adults in all three rows, and a tall, square boot even with every seat filled. Despite its substantial weight and bulk, the ID.Buzz is easy to drive, with good visibility and a well-honed driving experience. Range isn't quite on-par with the best-in-class, but few are as likeable.
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Skoda Peaq
Skoda obsesses over the design of its cars (if not the accuracy of its spelling). This attention to detail means its lineup has some of the easiest models to live with on the market. Unsurprisingly, this attitude also applies to the new Skoda Peaq, with its straightforward dashboard, its slick Android-based infotainment system, and its cavernous comfy cabin. Efficiency is strong despite its hefty 2.4-tonne weight, with a claimed 395 mile range from its 86kWh battery. Our picturesque Peaq test drive also showed off a delightfully comfy suspension setup.
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Citroen e-Berlingo
Many of the cars on this list are a bit pricey, which makes the Citroen e-Berlingo a welcome option for big families on a budget. It's based on the Berlingo van but with a sprinkling of modern conveniences to elevate the experience. Standard 'M' versions are five-seaters, so you'll need the longer 'XL' version to have the third row. You can fold or remove the rear seats entirely too, if you want to temporarily turn the e-Berlingo back into a van. A range just over 200 miles is mediocre by the standards set here, but the keen pricing makes up for that.
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Volvo EX90
You’ll need deep pockets to put a Volvo EX90 in your parking spot, but this sumptuous Swede feels worth every penny. This is a sharp-suited, crisply designed big SUV with an airy interior and all the tech to make this the safest Volvo ever built. Plus, you can have luxuries like the 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, and all versions claim more than 350 miles of range.
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Tesla Model Y
Most Tesla Model Ys are five seaters, and very spacious ones at that. But, for an extra £2,500, you can have a third row of seats stuffed into the Model Y's boot – available on Premium models and up. In practice, they're quite compromised, with barely enough head and legroom for even small passengers. However, if you only need a third row occasionally, this option gives you all the usual Model Y benefits without picking something pricier. Range, performance and Tesla's handy Supercharger network all place the Model Y near the top of this class.
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Kia PV5
The Kia PV5 is another electric family car that started life as a hard-working commercial model. As a result, cabin space is absolutely enormous, and there's a pleasant airiness to the interior thanks to the PV5's large windows. It's the perfect counterpoint to the retro-flavoured VW ID.Buzz, with the PV5 decked out with modern styling, eye-catching LED lights and a focused, functional design. Battery range is fairly mediocre, with up to 256 miles on a full charge, but recharge times are fairly swift, recovering the benchmark 10-80% in half an hour.
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Ford E-Tourneo Custom
For some drivers, an eight-seater car will be one better than a seven-seater car. So, if you often fill every seat, consider something like the Ford E-Tourneo Custom. Underneath, this is a tried-and-tested Ford Transit van with an electric powertrain, but you get two full three-seater rows behind the front seats so everyone can come along for the ride. Those seats are super-flexible too, with several different configurations available. The 209-mile range is nothing to write home about but you can, at least, refill the battery from 10-80% in 29 minutes.
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Huge savings on electric cars
Browse a huge choice of nearly new and used electric cars for sale at Motorpoint. For more inspiration, check out our picks for the the best affordable electric cars with the longest ranges.
