10 Best Family Electric Cars

Like any car platform, whether it's plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), hybrids (HEVs), non-electric (ICE), or electric vehicles (EVs), there are always going to be great options for family buyers. When it comes to the EV market, funnily enough, you are limited to a smaller batch compared to the rest.

In the car world, "cars" is a broad term that can either mean any vehicle (sedan, coupe, SUV, truck, etc.) or the car itself, such as sedans or coupes. For now, when you hear electric "cars", it won't cover electrified SUVs or trucks. Although the selection is small, there are still some worthy models that will make the best family electric car.

To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources, including the EPA. The models have been ranked from least expensive to most expensive.

This luxurious family EV sedan is the perfect option for your family in 2025.

The first model up for evaluation is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, which is one of the best electric family cars. Hyundai made a name for itself early on in the electric automotive industry, and this electric sedan is just one prime example of what success looks like in the EV world. The Standard Range RWD runs on a single electric motor and a 53.0-kWh battery, delivering 149 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The rest of the models utilize the larger 77.4-kWh battery, with the rear-wheel drive generating 225 horsepower and 320 horsepower on the all-wheel drive variants.

Standard Range RWD

RWD

AWD

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

149 HP

225 HP

320 HP

Torque

258 LB-FT

258 LB-FT

446 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

N/A

N/A

N/A

Battery Capacity

53.0-kWh

77.4-kWh

77.4-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

135 MPGe

111-132 MPGe

103-121 MPGe

Range

240 Miles

291-342 Miles

270-316 Miles

DC Fast Charging

18 Minutes (0-80%)

18 Minutes (0-80%)

18 Minutes (0-80%)

Price

$37,750

$42,700-$51,000

$46,200-$54,500

While range and efficiency don't necessarily break an EV's selling point when aiming it at family buyers, it doesn't hurt to capitalize on this field. The good news is that the Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers a wide "range" of driving and efficiency. Depending on the trim, the 2025 Ioniq 6 provides 240 to 342 miles and 103 to 135 MPGe combined. All trims on the Ioniq 6 will charge up to 80 percent in 18 minutes on a DC Fast Charger. It's one of the more affordable options out there, with the 2025 Ioniq 6 starting at $37,750 and reaching $54,500.

It wouldn't be a discussion about electric cars without bringing up the popular Tesla Model 3. Like Hyundai, Tesla is possibly the best-known electric car brand, and there's no arguing why it sits at the top of the EV world. If you're looking for the best electric car for families, the Model 3 is a great choice and comes in three setups: Long Range RWD, Long Range AWD, and Performance. The base model delivers 286 horsepower, whereas, as you could have guessed, the Performance brings the thrill with its 510 horsepower and 554 pound-feet of torque.

Long Range RWD

Long Range AWD

Performance

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

286 HP

425 HP

510 HP

Torque

322 LB-FT

475 LB-FT

554 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

4.9 Seconds

4.2 Seconds

2.9 Seconds

Battery Capacity

80.0-kWh

80.0-kWh

80.0-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

137 MPGe

128 MPGe

N/A

Range

363 Miles

346 Miles

Est. 298 Miles

DC Fast Charging

195 Miles In 15 Minutes

185 Miles In 15 Minutes

142 Miles In 15 Minutes

Price

$42,490

$47,490

$54,990

Starting with the prices of potentially the best family electric car, Tesla starts the MSRP at $42,490 and ends at $54,990. Tesla is one of the leading car manufacturers to set the bar in terms of range, with the Model 3 being one example, offering 298 to 363 miles. It's one of the most efficient EVs with combined fuel economies of 128 to 137 MPGe. Lastly, depending on the trim, the Model 3 can pull 142 to 195 miles on a DC Fast Charger in 15 minutes.

Another luxury EV that makes a good electric family car is the 2025 BMW i4. This sporty electric sedan comes in three trims: eDrive 40 RWD, xDrive40 AWD, and the M50. It wouldn't be a worthy BMW if it didn't pack a punch, which it does with all setups. All three trims utilize an 84.3-kWh battery, and the base runs on a single electric motor, whereas the rest runs on two. Regarding performance, the starting trim delivers 335 horsepower, while the M model adds even more with its 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque.

i4 eDrive40 RWD

i4 xDrive40 AWD

i4 M50

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

335 HP

396 HP

536 HP

Torque

313 LB-FT

443 LB-FT

586 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

5.5 Seconds

4.9 Seconds

3.7 Seconds

Battery Capacity

84.3-kWh

84.3-kWh

84.3-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

104-112 MPGe

94-101 MPGe

80-94 MPGe

Range

295-318 Miles

268-287 Miles

227-267 Miles

Level 2 Charging

8.5 Hours (0-100%)

8.5 Hours (0-100%)

8.5 Hours (0-100%)

Price

$57,900

$62,300

$70,700

While BMW is known for its elevated materials and premium features, the i4 still carries a respectable price tag of $57,900 to $70,700. The i4 isn't the most impressive electric car when it comes to range, which is 227 to 318 miles. On the other hand, it is efficient, providing a combined fuel economy of 80 to 112 MPGe. All trims can be fully recharged in 8.5 hours on Level 2 Charging.

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One of the more underrated models that would sit among the best electric family cars is the 2025 Polestar 2. Polestar recently switched things up on this luxury electric sedan, and it is now only offering it in one motor setup: Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack AWD. This system makes an impressive 476 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque.

Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack AWD

Motor Setup

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Horsepower

476 HP

Torque

546 LB-FT

Driveline

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

4.0 Seconds

Battery Capacity

82.0-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

91 MPGe

Range

254 Miles

DC Fast Charging

28 Minutes (10-80%)

Price

$64,800

Efficiency and range were a bit underwhelming on the 2025 Polestar 2, with its combined fuel economy of 91 MPGe and an overall driving range of 254 miles. Nonetheless, you really can't beat the price of $64,800 with the top-notch quality Polestar brings with this electric car. Regarding charging, the Polestar 2 will take 28 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent on a DC Fast Charger. This one-of-a-kind electric sedan is just one unique model that may be your next electric family car.

As you'll see throughout, BMW is another car brand putting much of its focus on the electric automotive industry. The 2025 i5 is a step up from the i4, offering more passenger space, and stays in the same ballpark as its smaller sibling when looking at performance. Like the i4, BMW offers three trims on the i5: eDrive40 RWD, xDrive40 AWD, and M60. For the single electric motor setup, you'll receive 335 horsepower, whereas the M model pulls it even higher with 593 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque.

i5 eDrive40 RWD

i5 xDrive40 AWD

i5 M60

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

335 HP

389 HP

593 HP

Torque

295 LB-FT

435 LB-FT

586 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

5.7 Seconds

5.2 Seconds

3.7 Seconds

Battery Capacity

84.3-kWh

84.3-kWh

84.3-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

96-105 MPGe

87-93 MPGe

84-90 MPGe

Range

271-295 Miles

248-266 Miles

239-253 Miles

Level 2 Charging

9 Hours (0-100%)

9 Hours (0-100%)

9 Hours (0-100%)

Price

$67,100

$70,100

$84,100

Since the i5 is the next step up, it comes at a larger price tag, with BMW offering it at $67,100 to $84,100. BMW likes to offer an assortment of wheel sizes in their vehicles, which changes the fuel economies and ranges of models like the i5. This electric sedan provides 239 to 295 miles and a combined fuel economy of 84 to 105 MPGe. For all the trims, it will take 9 hours to fully recharge the i5 with a Level 2 charger.

The 2025 Lucid Air is a breathtaking EV with sharp designs, innovative technology, thrilling performance, and the best fuel economy you can get. Lucid Motors offers the Air in four trims: Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and the out-of-this-world Sapphire. The first three trims provide up to 430 to 819 horsepower, whereas the Sapphire delivers a whopping 1,234 horsepower and 1,430 pound-feet of torque.

Pure

Touring

Grand Touring

Sapphire

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motor

Triple-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

430 HP

620 HP

819 HP

1,234 HP

Torque

406 LB-FT

738 LB-FT

885 LB-FT

1,430 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

4.5 Seconds

3.4 Seconds

3.9 Seconds

1.89 Seconds

Battery Capacity

84.0-kWh

92.0-kWh

118.0-kWh

118.0-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

129-146 MPGe

116-132 MPGe

112-128 MPGe

105 MPGe

Range

372-420 Miles

361-406 Miles

446-512 Miles

427 Miles

DC Fast Charging

17 Minutes (200 Miles)

15 Minutes (200 Miles)

16 Minutes (250 Miles)

N/A

Price

$69,900

$78,900

$110,900

$249,000

If you want to get the cream of the crop, the Lucid Air may be the best electric car for families. It pulls in everything you could think of, is the most cost-effective EV in terms of fuel, and is the highest-range EV. The Lucid Air offers an impressive 372 to 512 miles and 105 to 146 MPGe. For charging, it will take around 15 to 17 minutes to get 200 miles back while on a DC Fast Charger. Lastly, the Lucid Aid is one of the most premium cars on the market, with its stickers reflecting that with price tags of $69,900 to $249,000.

This American EV is an all-rounder in every sense, even long-range driving, but it costs a pretty penny.

Another underrated electric sedan is the 2025 Genesis Electrified G80, another option for a great electric family car. Genesis currently only offers this luxury sedan in one setup: a dual electric motor system that generates 365 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. While you may be accustomed to American or German luxury, Genisis provides a unique design and engineering with this Korean EV.

Motor Setup

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Horsepower

365 HP

Torque

516 LB-FT

Driveline

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

Est. 4.9 Seconds (KBB Est.)

Battery Capacity

87.2-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

97 MPGe

Range

282 Miles

DC Fast Charging

22 Minutes (10-80%)

Price

$74,375

The 2025 Electrified G80's price tag is $74,375, and it is pretty average for efficiency and range. It has a combined fuel economy of 97 MPGe and an overall driving range of 282 miles. You won't have to wait long to recharge the G80 EV, with it only taking 22 minutes from 10 to 80 percent on a DC Fast Charger.

Mercedes isn't letting its number one competition, BMW, be the only German car brand to partake in the electric automotive industry. The EQE Sedan is one of many EVs in Mercedes' lineup that demonstrates the brand's strengths in technology and range. This luxury electric sedan is offered in three trims: 350+, 350 4MATIC, and 500 4MATIC. Performance shouldn't be a concern because the EQE delivers 288 to 402 horsepower and 417 to 633 pound-feet of torque.

350+

350 4MATIC

500 4MATIC

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

288 HP

288 HP

402 HP

Torque

417 LB-FT

564 LB-FT

633 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

6.2 Seconds

6.0-Seconds

4.5 Seconds

Battery Capacity

96.0-kWh

90.6-kWh

96.0-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

94 MPGe

86 MPGe

85 MPGe

Range

308 Miles

267 Miles

266 Miles

DC Fast Charging

32 MInutes (10-80%)

32 MInutes (10-80%)

32 MInutes (10-80%)

Price

$74,900

$77,900

$85,900

The 2025 Mercedes EQE isn't the most affordable car on the market, costing $74,900 to $85,900, but if you have a large pocket, it could make the best family electric car. It does decently in the range category, providing 266 to 308 miles and a combined fuel economy of 85 to 94 MPGe. All three trims only take 32 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent while plugged into a DC Fast Charger.

The 2025 Mercedes EQS Sedan is the next step up for the EQE, pulling in better performance, features, range, efficiency, and, unfortunately, pricing. The trims offered on the EQS Sedan come out to three: the EQS 450+, 450 4MATIC, and the 580 4MATIC. The first two trims deliver 355 horsepower, whereas the highest trim pulls in 536 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque. If the EQE Sedan wasn't cutting it, there's a chance that the EQS Sedan might be the best electric family car.

EQS 450+

450 4MATIC

580 4MATIC

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motor

Dual Electric Motor

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

355 HP

355 HP

536 HP

Torque

419 LB-FT

590 LB-FT

633 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

5.9 Seconds

5.4 Seconds

4.2 Seconds

Battery Capacity

118.0-kWh

118.0-kWh

118.0-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

92 MPG

98 MPG

93 MPG

Range

367 Miles

390 Miles

371 Miles

DC Fast Charging

31 Minutes (10-80%)

31 Minutes (10-80%)

31 Minutes (10-80%)

Price

$104,400

$107,400

$127,350

As discussed earlier, the 2025 EQS Sedan comes at a heftier price tag, with the base starting at $104,400 and the highest trim reaching $127,350. It's one of the better electric sedans to conquer range, providing 367 to 390 miles. For efficiency, the 2025 EQS Sedan offers a combined fuel economy of 92 to 98 MPGe. Lastly, the EQS Sedan is reliable and takes 31 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent on a DC Fast Charger for all three setups.

This electric vehicle not only offers top-notch reliability but also comes with incredible bonuses.

The last model that's being considered as the best electric car for families is the 2025 BMW i7. This large EV is BMW's most elevated electric sedan and comes in three trims: eDrive50 RWD, xDrive60 AWD, and M70 AWD. It's on the expensive side, but your money isn't going unspent with it showing in areas such as performance. The 2025 i7 delivers 449 to 650 horsepower and 479 to 749 pound-feet of torque, depending on what trim you opt for.

i7 eDrive50 RWD

i7 xDrive60 AWD

i7 M70 AWD

Motor Setup

Single-Electric Motor

Dual-Electric Motors

Dual-Electric Motors

Transmission

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Single-Speed

Horsepower

449 HP

536 HP

650 HP

Torque

479 LB-FT

549 LB-FT

749 LB-FT

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

5.3 Seconds

4.5 Seconds

3.5 Seconds

Battery Capacity

105.7-kWh

105.7-kWh

105.7-kWh

MPGe (Combined)

85-88 MPGe

83-88 MPGe

75-79 MPGe

Range

301-314 Miles

296-311 Miles

268-285 Miles

Level 2 Charging

12 Hours

12 Hours

12 Hours

Price

$105,700

$124,000

$168,500

BMW offers the i7 at $105,700 for the base trim and goes up to $168,500 for the M trim. For its range and efficiency, the i7 offers a combined fuel economy of 75 to 88 MPGe and an overall driving range of 268 to 314 miles. On all three grades, the 2025 i7 will take 12 hours to fully recharge while on a Level 2 charger.

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