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The chances are that you know at least someone who drives an electric car – and if they do, the chances are that they also drive an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a>. And since family-sized SUVs make up the biggest percentage of this market, then you likely know someone who drives one. The tricky thing is, though, in knowing which models are the bright sparks in the class – and which are the loose connections.

There's lots to consider when shopping for an electric&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/family-suvs/n17116">family SUV</a>, from whether the model you're thinking of buying will have enough range for your needs, to whether it has the kind of space to accommodate you, your family and all of your luggage easily. And fortunately, that's why we're here to help.

Our expert team of road testers have spent hundreds of hours behind the wheel of every family electric SUV on the market, assessing them both on public roads, and back-to-back against key rivals at our private test track. We've loaded every car full of people and luggage, seen how long they take to charge, and gathered all of the data to help inform your decision.

In this story, then, we're naming the 10 best family electric SUVs you can buy, and naming the model which we think you should avoid. Don't forget that if any of the cars here take your fancy, then you can click the links through to our in-depth reviews to learn more about them. Or you can see the latest discounts available through our free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals</a>&nbsp;service.

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Best family electric SUVs 2025 – the top EVs for you and your family rated

Estate

Buyers seeking value for money should have Kia towards the top of their shopping list.

Although once a niche brand in the UK, today Kia outsells many more established brands, helped by its market-leading seven-year warranty and a strong reputation for reliability; in fact, Kia regularly finishes towards the top of our reliability surveys.

There are plenty of models to choose from, too, ranging from the small Picanto city car to the Ceed family hatchback and the Sorento large SUV. The Picanto was the first Kia to win its class at the What Car? Car of the Year awards.

This former&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/new-car-awards">What Car? Car of the Year</a>&nbsp;doesn't shine quite as brightly as it once did, but still performs well in most of the areas which matter to family electric SUV buyers.&nbsp;

Our favourite version is also the cheapest, and the RWD model we recommend gets a 225bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels. It offers performance that's reasonable rather than raucous, but should be enough for the everyday needs of most drivers. If you do find yourself craving more power, then the four-wheel drive dual-motor EV6 gets 320bhp, and can sprint to 62mph in 5.3sec.

In terms of range, we'd expect close to 300 miles to be possible in real-world conditions with the RWD model, and that could be enough to mean that you only need to charge the EV6 up a couple of times per week. Speaking of which, a maximum charging rate of 258kW means that a 10-80% top-up could take as little as 20 minutes if you can find a fast enough charging point.

Bear in mind that for rear passengers, both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/ariya/hatchback/review/n24303">Nissan Ariya</a>&nbsp;offer a couple of extra centimetres of head room, though you'll need to be tall to miss the difference.

"I like the EV6 but I do miss a rear wiper for the rear window – on damp winter mornings it takes a little too long to clear."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/george-hill/n23609">George Hill, Used Cars Writer</a>

10: Kia EV6

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Long range and fast charging</li>
	<li>Loads of rear leg room</li>
	<li>Seven-year Kia warranty</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Shallow boot</li>
	<li>Expensive top trim</li>
	<li>Slightly firm ride</li>
</ul>

Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV are all common - yet upmarket - sights on UK roads.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

AUDI

It might be Audi's smallest electric SUV, but the Q4 e-tron still has plenty of the same attributes which we like about the brand's larger electric models.

For one thing, its interior is both classy and spacious. We like that you get conventional switches for the climate controls, which makes them easier to use on the move than the touchscreens you'll&nbsp;find in the Skoda Enyaq and Volvo EX40, for example. The areas you touch regularly feel classier than what you'd find in the Skoda Enyaq or VW ID 4, too, with only the EX40 being substantially plusher still.

The Q4 e-tron is reasonably practical, too, with space enough for a couple of tall passengers to get comfortable on its rear bench. Indeed, there's much more knee room than in the EX40, and more head room than in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/mustang-mach-e/estate/review/n22387">Ford Mustang Mach-E</a>. The 520-litre boot closely matches that of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/review/n41">Audi Q5</a>, too.

"I love a bargain, which is why I wouldn't look beyond the Q4 e-tron's entry-level Sport trim. It's not like you need to, either, because this comes with everything from adaptive cruise control to heated front seats."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/mark-pearson/n1035">Mark Pearson, Used Cars Editor</a>

9: Audi Q4 e-tron

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Controlled ride</li>
	<li>Classy and spacious interior</li>
	<li>User-friendly dashboard</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Some cheap interior plastics</li>
	<li>Cheapest versions have a short range</li>
	<li>No front boot</li>
</ul>

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

SKODA

ENYAQ

Further up this list we've already seen the brilliant Skoda Elroq, and that car owes a lot to its bigger brother, the Skoda Enyaq. This was the first electric SUV to be launched by the Czech brand, but it's set a fantastic template and remains a thoroughly recommendable choice.

This facelifted Enyaq is available in two versions, dubbed 60 and 85. The former has a 201bhp electric motor which offers enough punch for everyday driving, but isn't as fast as rivals including the Tesla Model Y ot Hyundai Ioniq 5. The more powerful 85 model gets more power, which reduces that sprint time down to 6.5sec, which is quicker than most rivals. In terms of the longest range, it's the 85 which you'll want, with this being officially able to take you up to 359 miles on a full charge.

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are both slightly more accommodating for rear-bench passengers, a couple of six-footers won't struggle to get comfortable in the Enyaq. And neither of them will need to pack light for the journey, because we managed to fit nine carry-on suitcases into the boot, which is only one less than the Tesla Model Y managed.

"I value comfort over sporty driving, and the Enyaq is one of the most comfortable electric SUVs around. Its ride is especially smooth on the motorway, so it's a top choice if you're planning on covering long distances."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/darren-moss/n1005">Darren Moss, Deputy Editor</a>

8: Skoda Enyaq

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Extremely practical</li>
	<li>85 version has an impressive range</li>
	<li>Comfortable and easy to drive</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Elroq is cheaper than entry-level car and goes almost as far</li>
	<li>You'll want to add options, such as a heat pump</li>
	<li>Brake pedal isn’t that easy to use smoothly</li>
</ul>

Hatchback

MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

MG MOTOR UK

If you thought that putting a family sized electric SUV on your driveway would be an expensive business, then the MG S5 EV is here to prove otherwise. You'll pay less to buy the entry-level car, with its 211-mile official range,&nbsp;than you would for rivals including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n25706">Jeep Avenger Electric</a>, Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq, but bear in mind that those rivals all offer longer ranges.

If you want to go further on a charge, then the Long Range model ups the official range figure to 298 miles, which puts it roughly into the same league as rivals. Doing so also gets you a stronger 228bhp electric motor, which helped the car to acheive a 0-60mph sprint time of 6.1sec in our hands. That's quicker than any Kia EV3 or Renault Scenic can manage.

While the S5 doesn't feel quite as airy inside as a Skoda Elroq, a couple of six-footers will still be perfectly comfortable on its rear bench. The boot is decently sized, too, and managed to fit seven carry-on suitcases in our tests. Just bear in mind that, unlike some rivals, the S5's rear bench can't slide back and forth or recline to liberate more leg room or boot space as required.

"I was impressed with the interior quality in the S5 EV. It's a noticeable step up from the MG ZS EV which it replaces."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/steve-huntingford/n1018">Steve Huntingford, Editor</a>

7: MG S5 EV

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Eager performance from Long Range version</li>
	<li>Standard Range SE gets you lots of space for the money</li>
	<li>User-friendly controls</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Choppy high-speed ride</li>
	<li>Range-topper's price edges close to better rivals</li>
	<li>MG has a poor reliability record</li>
</ul>

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

PORSCHE

MACAN ELECTRIC ESTATE

You might think that electric power has no place in a sporty SUV like the Porsche Macan, but we think it makes a lot of sense – not least because the instant surge you get with electric power makes the Macan Electric ferociously fast. Even the base model, for example, can sprint from 0-62mph in 5.7sec. The range-topping Macan Electric Turbo, meanwhile, trims that time down to 3.3sec.

Impressively, the Macan Electric feels mostly fun as well as fast. We say mostly because if you want to grin the widest smile, then it's the Turbo that you need, because that come with all of the bells and whistles which turn this into a true driver's SUV. Still, even the lesser versions will leave you smiling after a countryside B-road blast.

The Macan Electric's interior is as beautifully finished as you'd expect, and is full of the latest technology. There's a 12.6in digital driver's display, a 10.9in infotainment touchscreen and, if you want it, a third screen for your front passenger to use which they can use to watch videos – and not be seen by the driver.

There's no getting away from the fact that the Macan Electric is an expensive choice, though, which stops it placing any higher up this list.

"I was initially tempted by the idea of the Macan Electric's upgraded sound system, but when I learned that getting that also got rid of the underfloor storage area for my charging cables, I wasn't so sure."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/dan-jones/n23433">Dan Jones, Reviewer</a>

6: Porsche Macan Electric

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rapid in a straight line and entertaining in the bends</li>
	<li>Wonderful interior quality</li>
	<li>Excellent electric range</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>More expensive than its petrol counterpart</li>
	<li>You’ll want to add some (pricey) options</li>
	<li>Porsche reliability is a concern</li>
</ul>

Tesla is a US brand&nbsp;that revolutionised&nbsp;the car industry, putting <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-electric-cars-2022/n17000">electric cars</a> in the limelight&nbsp;for the first time – helped by the personality and profile of boss Elon Musk.

Today, Tesla has a broader&nbsp;line-up than ever, with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3</a> saloon&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a> SUV the company's cheapest models. For those with bigger budgets or a need for more space, there's the larger <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-s/hatchback/review/n150">Tesla Model S</a> saloon and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-x/hatchback/review/n161">Tesla&nbsp;Model X</a> SUV.&nbsp;A&nbsp;new Roadster, complete with supercar-beating acceleration, is also in the works.

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TESLA

Model Y

It's no secret that we're big fans of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3</a>, and the Model Y transposes that car's successful formula into a more family friendly SUV package.

Even the entry-level version is quick, easily outpacing the rival Kia EV6 in a sprint to 60mph. The mid-range Long Range RWD is marginally quicker, while the Long Range AWD version can rocket you to motorway speeds in just 4.6sec – that's blisteringly quick for a family sized SUV.

Speaking of your family, a couple of six-footers will be perfectly comfortable on the Model Y's rear bench – and thanks to the flat floor, a third passenger in the middle seat won't feel too hard done by either. Nobody will need to pack light, either, because the Model Y's boot is huge by class standards, managing to swallow more suitcases than the Renault Scenic in our tests.

Putting a Model Y on your driveway will cost you more than for a Scenic or Skoda Elroq, but it still represents a comparative bargain next to more premium electric SUVs such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv60/estate/review/n24373">Genesis GV60</a>.

"For me, one of the biggest bonuses of choosing a Tesla is preferential access to the brand's Supercharger network. These reliable, fast chargers are cropping up in more and more places, and they're easy to use.&nbsp;"&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/stuart-milne/n25965">Stuart Milne, Digital Editor</a>

5: Tesla Model Y

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rapid acceleration</li>
	<li>Long range between charges</li>
	<li>Tesla’s charging infrastructure</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Some fiddly interior controls</li>
	<li>Ride comfort could be better</li>
	<li>No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto</li>
</ul>

We think that drivers in the US state of Texas will positively adore the Kia EV9 – because it's absolutely massive. Indeed, this is one of the few seven-seat electric SUVs on sale, and even if you're relegated to the third row you won't feel short-changed. Six-foot adults will comfortably have enough room in the rearmost seats.

Of course, most drivers won't be filling all of the EV9's seats all of the time, and in five-seat mode the boot is enormous. With both the second and third rows folded away, the EV9 might as well be a van.

Space is only one aspect, though, and the EV9 is also good to drive. All versions get the same 96kWh battery, which offers an official range of 349 miles in entry-level rear-wheel drive form, or 315 miles in four-wheel drive form. And while the RWD version we recommend isn't especially quick – the 0-62mph time of 9.4sec is respectable, if not fast – it's still enough for everyday driving. If you need to tow, then the AWD model was a category winner at our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/tow-car-awards-electric-car-1201kg-towing-capacity/n27786">2025&nbsp;Tow Car Awards</a>.

"I hate standing around waiting for my car to charge, so that the EV9 can accept a super-quick rate of 210kW is welcome news indeed – you'll need to find a public charging point powerful enough to deliver that rate, though."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/doug-revolta/n1031">Doug Revolta, Head of Video</a>

4: Kia EV9

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Long range between charges</li>
	<li>Hugely spacious and practical</li>
	<li>Very well equipped</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rivals are better to drive</li>
	<li>Interior doesn’t compete with premium alternatives</li>
	<li>Six-seat configuration limited to top-spec trim</li>
</ul>

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

With looks which wouldn't look out of place in a Sci-Fi film, the BMW iX is a technology showcase for the German brand. It's bristling intelligence, and does a good job of making you feel like you're in the smartest car on the road.&nbsp;

A lot of that feeling comes from the interior, where you're surrounded by plush, soft-touch materials, and BMW's powerhouse iDrive infotainment system. We found this to have pin-sharp graphics and lightning fast responses, but we do wish that the main menu was a little easier to navigate. There are so many features to choose from that it can feel a bit overwhelming at first.

There's plenty of space for your family to get comfortable while you get acquainted with everything, though, with good leg, head and shoulder room– only the amount of foot space under the front seats sets things back. The boot is a bit of a let down, though, because at 500 litres it's less than what is offered by rivals including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/4x4/review/n26300">Mercedes EQE SUV</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev9/estate/review/n26277">Kia EV9</a>.

Our favourite xDrive45 model gets a 94.8kWh (usable capacity) battery offering an official range of 374 miles – and that should be enough for the needs of most drivers. And despite being the entry-level model, the xDrive45's 402bhp motors can still dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 5.1sec.

"If I were speccing up my own BMW iX, I'd choose the electrochromic glass roof – it might be a mouthful to say, but it's clever, allowing you to darken the panoramic sunroof at the press of a button to block out sunlight. It also comes with a camera to help capture photos inside your car."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/oliver-young/n22317">Oliver Young, reviewer&nbsp;</a>

3: BMW iX

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>One of the quietest cars we’ve ever tested</li>
	<li>Spacious and luxurious interior</li>
	<li>Great infotainment system</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Air suspension only standard on top-spec M70</li>
	<li>Fiddly air-con controls</li>
	<li>Quicker depreciation than rivals</li>
</ul>

Hatchbacks, SUVs, hybrids, electric cars: Renault makes them all, in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning&nbsp;it has a line-up designed to tempt pretty much everyone.

From the roadside, the standout feature of all its cars is design, with them instantly recognisable as members of the Renault family, without being so similar that they fall&nbsp;into the Russian doll trap. However, in terms of ability they're a mixed bag,&nbsp;ranging&nbsp;from very good to no better than average.

Models that fall into the former camp include the Clio small hatchback and Megane E-Tech electric car, while the smaller Zoe electric car is also impressive in most respects; it's just a pity Renault omits key safety kit.

On the other hand, the Captur, Arkana and Austral SUVs are all outclassed by several rivals.

Renault has some exciting new models planned, including a new Scenic (this time it will be an electric SUV instead of a conventionally powered MPV) and two cars that reimagine classic Renaults: the 4 and 5.

RENAULT

SCENIC E-TECH

In times gone by, the Renault Scenic was a fairly frumpy people carrier, but this latest version is bang up to date with styling as sharp as an Armani suit, and the kind of statistics which turn your head in its direction.

Let's start with the power. There might only be one motor and battery combination available in the Scenic, but it's a very good one. The 215bhp motor offers a 0-60mph acceleration time of 8.6sec, which is plenty powerful enough for everyday driving, if not quite as quick as the Skoda Elroq or Tesla Model Y can manage.

Arguably more important to electric SUV owners, though, is the range – and the Scenic has plenty of that. Indeed, its official figure of 381 miles is further than any version of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/elroq/estate/review/n27301">Skoda Elroq</a>&nbsp;can manage.

You sit higher up inside the Scenic than you would in the Kia EV6, and you get a good view over the dashboard and bonnet. A rear-view camera and all-round parking sensors should help to avoid any car park scrapes, but if you need more assistance than a 360-degree parking camera is on the options list.

"I appreciate that the Scenic has been tuned for comfort rather than agility. Its steering is fairly light, even in the sportiest driving mode, and its ride does a good job of soaking up lumps and bumps in the road. The Scenic is also impressively quiet at speed."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/will-nightingale/n1020">Will Nightingale, Reviews&nbsp;Editor</a>

2: Renault Scenic

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Long range between charges</li>
	<li>Cheaper than many rivals</li>
	<li>Five-star Euro NCAP safety rating</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rear-seat versatility could be better</li>
	<li>Spongy brake-pedal feel</li>
	<li>Not particularly quick</li>
</ul>

ELROQ

Our favourite family electric SUV is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/elroq/estate/review/n27301">Skoda Elroq</a>. It's currently the smallest electric SUV Skoda makes, slotting in underneath the larger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/enyaq/4x4/review/n22909">Skoda Enyaq</a>&nbsp;in the Czech manufacturer's range –but don't think that small can't be mighty, because the Elroq is simply outstanding in this class.

For a start, it's very competitively priced. Indeed, even before you take our discounts into consideration, you'll pay less for an entry level version of the Elroq than you would for most of its rivals, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/scenic-e-tech/estate/review/n26635">Renault Scenic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/estate/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. It also helps that even the cheapest trim level, SE, comes with most of the kit you're going to want, with 19in alloy wheels, LED headlights and climate control all coming as standard.

You can choose from 168bhp, 201bhp and 282bhp versions of the Elroq&nbsp;and it's the top-end model, badged as the 85, which we recommend for its keen pace – in our hands, it managed the 0-60mph sprint in 6.2sec, which is faster than the equivalent Renault Scenic.

While some family electric SUVs such as the MG S5 EV place you a little higher up inside the car, the Elroq's driving position is nonetheless very comfortable, and the seats have plenty of side bolstering to hold you in place through the corners.

"My favourite Elroq feature is the optional cargo net which holds your charging cables, since it means you don't have to hide them away beneath the boot floor, where you'll have to remove all of your luggage to get at them. Instead, the net holds the cable underneath the parcel , making them far easier to access."&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/authors/dan-jones/n23433">Dan Jones, Reviewer</a>

1: Skoda Elroq

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Comfortable yet sharp to drive</li>
	<li>Very roomy in the back</li>
	<li>Well priced and equipped</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rear seats don't do anything clever</li>
	<li>No physical climate controls</li>
	<li>Heat pump costs extra</li>
</ul>

With a lack of key safety kit, an awful infotainment system and poor driving dynamics, there's not much to save this electric SUV from being at the bottom of the pack.

And the family electric SUV to avoid – Skywell BE11

This class is all about SUVs that run purely on electricity. No petrol, no diesel and not even any hybrid technology.

Relatively low-cost options include the MG ZS EV, but you can easily spend three times as much on more luxurious alternatives, such as the BMW iX.&nbsp;

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Electric SUV

There have never been more family-sized electric SUVs to choose from, but which ones are worth your time? Here we name the top models to consider – and the one to avoid

Best family electric SUVs 2025 – the top EVs for you and your family rated

There have never been more family-sized electric SUVs to choose from, but which ones are worth your time? Here we name the top models to consider – and the one to avoid...

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