8 of the best electric cars with big boots

When picking the right car for your family, bigger is often better

It’s astounding just how much you need to cart around when you have a family.

From the actual people, to your pets, to sports kits and ballet shoes, to the piles of luggage when you’re heading off across the country for a staycation, there never seems to be enough space for everyone and everything.

We’ve all been there.

Pack the kids into the car first. Then pack everything else in around them until you can just about see their little heads peeking out over the top of sleeping bags, pillows, and bags for life crammed with snacks.

Pro tip: you always need more snacks than you think.

So, if you’re searching for your next family car lease, boot space is likely top of your list.

Looking to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? This can be even more of a minefield. Not only are you searching for an electric lease that ticks all your normal boxes, but now you have to mix vehicle range into the contenders.

Luckily for you, electric cars with big boots also tend to be electric cars with big ranges.

It’s a win/win for you and your family.

We’ve rounded up eight of the best electric cars with big boots (over 500 litres) to help you narrow down that all-important decision.

Tesla Model Y

• Seats up: 854 litres
• Seats down: 2,041 litres
• Electric range: 283-331 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Tesla Model Y is the American manufacturer’s best-seller for good reason.

It’s large, it’s in charge, it has frankly has a cavernous boot that can’t be matched by most of its rivals, unless those rivals happen to be seven-seaters or huge MPVs.

With 854 litres of boot space with the seats up, there’s an awful lot of stuff you can cram in the back.

Moving house?

Doing a big Ikea trip?

Fold the rear seats flat and you’ll get over 2,000 litres of space to play with. Plus, there’s a 117-litre frunk under the bonnet for storing charging cables or emergency snacks.

Plus, Teslas come with an astonishing amount of tech, from fun easter eggs like Mario Kart mode, to Sentry mode that’ll alert you to any vandalism attempts.

A Tesla Model Y lease really does deliver space, tech, and practicality all in one impressive package.

Polestar 4

• Seats up: 526 litres
• Seats down: 1,536 litres
• Electric range: 367-385 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Polestar 4 grabbed headlines for not having a rear window – but what it lacks in traditional glass, it more than makes up for in style and practicality.

The digital rear-view camera is actually easier to use than you might think, and you’ll forget it’s not regular glass after five minutes. In fact, you might do what we did, and become so used to the rear-view camera and lack of window that you spend longer than you should searching for the rear windscreen wipers…

With 526 litres of boot space and a convenient hatchback-esque opening, it’s perfect for everything from the weekly shop to family holidays.

There’s also a 15-litre frunk and plenty of underfloor storage to keep all your bits and bobs tidy (or keep mucky charging cables away from the rest of your stuff).

The beautifully crafted interior feels more high-end boutique than car cabin, proving that switching to electric doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury.

A Polestar 4 lease delivers Scandinavian minimalism with maximum practicality.

Volkswagen ID.4

• Seats up: 543 litres
• Seats down: 1,734 litres
• Electric range: 224-336 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Volkswagen ID.4 is built for everyday family life.

With 543 litres of boot space, it easily handles the daily detritus you always seem to accumulate just going about your day. And with 1,734 litres of space with the seats down, it’s brilliantly versatile.

The spacious cabin comfortably seats five adults over six feet tall, with plenty of storage cubbies, a wireless charging pad, and rear cupholders.

VW has focused on making sure the ID.4 isn’t just good-looking, but genuinely practical for real life.

If you like the idea of an electric Volkswagen lease packed with that Germanic reliability, then the ID.4 ticks all the right boxes.

Hyundai IONIQ 9

• Seven seats up: 338 litres
• Five seats up: 908 litres
• Second and third rows down: 2,400 litres
• Electric range: 372-385 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is Hyundai’s largest electric car.

It’s basically the Korean company’s answer to ‘What if we made an EV bigger than a Range Rover, but just as practical as a removal van?’

Yes, 338 litres with all seven seats up is supermini territory, but fold down that third row and you’ve got 908 litres to play with. Need to move house? Chuck down the second row too, and you’re looking at over 2,400 litres of cargo space.

It’s van-level practicality in something that actually looks good on your driveway.

The massive 106kWh battery delivers up to 385 miles of range (WLTP Comb), while inside it’s enormous. We’re talking ‘get lost on the way to the third row’ levels of space.

For big families with even bigger space needs, a Hyundai IONIQ 9 lease might just be perfect.

Renault Scenic E-Tech

• Seats up: 545 litres
• Seats down: 1,670 litres
• Electric range: Up to 381 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is the original MPV’s new – arguably cooler – offspring. Gone is the boxy van shape, and instead replaced by a sleek electric SUV that still prioritises practicality, but now looks good doing it.

With 545 litres of boot space, it sits comfortably in that sweet spot of being genuinely practical, but still easily park-able.

The uniform boot shape makes the most of every litre, and there’s a height-adjustable floor with hidden storage for the charging cables.

Inside, there’s plenty of clever storage, including door bins big enough for large water bottles, plus a 12-inch portrait infotainment screen with Google-based features and excellent voice control.

A Renault Scenic E-Tech lease offers excellent value with the kind of thoughtful practicality that makes life easier.

Kia EV9

• Seven seats up: 333 litres
• Five seats up: 828 litres
• Second and third rows down: 2,318 litres
• Electric range: 313-349 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Kia EV9 is all angles, futuristic-spaceship-cool, and definitely not going to get lost in a car park.

It’s divisive styling, but we’re big fans of this bold approach.

With seven seats up, you get 333 litres of space. Once again, about supermini levels. But drop those back two seats and you’ve got 828 litres to play with.

Need even more? Get that second row down for a cave-like 2,318 litres.

You’ll never have the fear of all your luggage not fitting again.

It’s not the cheapest seven-seater electric car on the market, but if you want something completely different to the norm – that can swallow the contents of a B&Q store whole – then a Kia EV9 lease is the one for you.

Peugeot E-5008

• Seven seats up: 348 litres
• Five seats up: 916 litres
• Second and third row down: 2,232 litres
• Electric range: 290-413 miles (WLTP Comb)

Now, here’s the UK’s cheapest electric seven-seater.

And it’s not just cheap. It’s really, really good.

The Peugeot E-5008 is here to prove that you don’t need to remortgage your house for practical family transportation.

With all seven seats up, you get 348 litres of space. A respectable amount, matching its rivals. Drop that third row, and you get 916 litres of space – this time, knocking its rivals out of the park.

And the real party trick here is easy access to the back row with plenty of space to get in. No yoga instructor flexibility needed.

The massive 21-inch curved LED panel stretching across the dashboard feels upmarket and futuristic, and the three powertrain options offer between 290-413 miles of range (WLTP Comb).

For seven seats without seven-seat prices, a Peugeot E-5008 lease is a no brainer.

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

• Seats up: 605 litres
• Seats down: 1,714 litres
• Electric range: 359-422 miles (WLTP Comb)

If SUVs aren’t your thing but you still need serious carrying capacity, then you’ll love the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer.

This electric estate offers best-in-class carrying capacity at 605 litres.

Even some SUVs would be jealous.

The beauty of the estate is that it retains all the practicality, but without the SUV bulk. It’s easier to load, easier to park, and often more aerodynamic.

The height-adjustable boot floor in the VW ID.7 eliminates the loading lip when needed, while the interior feels premium, with its huge 15-inch screen and generous storage throughout.

For maximum practicality without going for an SUV, a Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer lease is perfect.

The bottom line

There you have it.

Eight electric cars that prove you don’t need to compromise on space when you go green.

Whether you’re after the tech-packed convenience of a Tesla Model Y, the Scandinavian minimalism of the Polestar 4, or the bargain seven-seat practicality of the Peugeot E-5008, there’s an EV here that’ll handle whatever your family can throw at it.

The best part?

Every single one of these cars offers over 500 litres of boot space, with electric ranges that’ll easily handle school runs, weekly shops, and impromptu weekend adventures.

Gone are the days when going electric meant sacrificing practicality.

These cars prove that bigger boots and longer ranges go hand in hand.

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