Five of the Best Long-Range Electric Family SUVs
Looking for your next family car? We’ve rounded up five of the best long-range electric SUVs.
Trying to find a seven-seater electric car that fits the whole family and offers a long range might seem like a challenge. But there’s some great options now available that deliver on both fronts to help you and your family travel further.
Discover our top five picks below from Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Kia, and Volkswagen.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Topping our list is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV which offers a whopping range of up to 404 miles (WLTP). The model is the biggest car in the Mercedes-Benz line-up and is the ultimate luxury SUV.
Exterior highlights include 21” alloy wheels and innovative DIGITAL LIGHT headlights. While on the inside, you’ll find all the technology you need for a safe and connected drive.
As well as having enough seating for the whole family, it’s also important that you have enough space for everything that comes along with them. The spacious boot offers a capacity of up to 565 litres when all seven seats are in use. When all seats are folded down this increases to up to 2,020 litres.
Volvo EX90
The EX90 is the latest addition to Volvo’s expanding EV line-up. With first deliveries of the luxury SUV expected to take place later this year, it’s set to offer a maximum range of up to 374.1 miles (WLTP).
The sleek exterior not only looks good, but also boasts a range of functional family-friendly features. These include built-in ground lighting when the door handles are popped out for added peace of mind getting in and out of the car.
Safety is also a top priority with cutting-edge radars and cameras to reduce the risk of any potential incidents. While the flexible boot space provides ample space for luggage and pets alike, with an optional on-board pet package.
Kia EV9
Discover the latest-generation EV in Kia’s line-up – the Kia EV9. The bold SUV boasts a head-turning design and a maximum range of up to 349 miles (WLTP).
Recently crowned ‘Best Electric Car’ at the 2024 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, it’s clear to see why it’s award-winning. The interior features second-row swivel seats for the ultimate flexibility. While a spacious boot offers a capacity of up to 333 litres when all seven seats are in place. This increases to up to 2,318 litres when all seats are folded down.
Onboard there’s also ample technology to keep you and the family safe. This includes Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist. As well as front and rear parking sensors.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
The second car from Mercedes-Benz in our round-up is the EQB. The luxurious seven-seater SUV is ready to transform the way you drive with a maximum range of up to 325 miles (WLTP).
With seven seats as standard and a spacious interior, it’s the perfect car for family life. Got your hands full with the kids? Certain grades feature hands-free access which allows you to access the boot with a kick motion.
Speaking of the boot, there’s up to 495 litres of space on offer or up to 1,710 litres when all seats are folded down.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
While not technically an SUV, Volkswagen has released a new long wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz van with seating for seven people. To accommodate a third row of seats and up to seven people, an extra 25cm has been added. This also creates extra luggage space when compared to the five-seater ID. Buzz.
Boasting Volkswagen’s iconic T1 campervan design, it offers a maximum range of up to 283 miles (WLTP). It’s the perfect van for family adventures with everything you need for travel, accommodation, as well as space for enjoying meals.
To make every journey run smoothly, you can also make use of over 30 driver assistance features.
Seven-seater electric cars at Vertu Motors
So, there you have it, our round-up of five of the best electric family SUVs with seven seats. To get to know each model in more detail and take a look around them for yourself, visit your local Vertu Motors dealership.