Are you and your family ready to go electric? Well there’s no better time than now if you’re thinking about it already. There are many electric cars for families to choose from in 2023, depending on your family life, budget, preferences and needs.
What are the best electric cars for families 2023? Here are some of the best electric cars for you and your family this year:
Skoda Enyaq iV
The Skoda Enyaq iV, winner of the Driving Electric’s award for the best electric family car of 2023. It has a spacious cabin, a huge boot space, a range of up to 331 miles and a reasonable price tag, it may not be the cheapest family electric car, but a good price. It also has a modern and stylish design, a high-quality interior and a smooth ride.
The Skoda Enyaq iV is a fairly big family SUV that has plenty of room for passengers and luggage. It can seat five adults comfortably and has a boot capacity of 585 litres, which can be expanded to 1,710 litres by folding the rear seats, says TopGear. It also has some clever features that make life easier for you and your family, such as an umbrella in the rear space under the door, a removable LED torch in the boot, and a storage compartment under the front seats, according to WhatCar.
The entry-level 60 model has a 58kWh battery that gives an official range of around 250 miles, while the 80 model has a larger 77kWh battery that promises almost 340 miles. Both models can charge at a maximum rate of 125kW, which means you can add up to 200 miles of range in just 35 minutes at a rapid charger, says Drive Electric.
Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is a good family electric car, and according to Toms Guide, it has a sleek and attractive design with spacious and minimalist, interior space that features a large touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster.
The Tesla Model 3 has a long driving range, depending on the battery size and the driving mode. The Long Range version can offer around 300 miles of range, while the Performance version can deliver a battery range of around 280 miles. The car can also charge up quickly at one of the Tesla Superchargers, which are widely available across the country, according to WhatCar.
Making a great family car, the Tesla Model 3 is reasonably practical, with enough room for five adults and a boot capacity of 272 litres. The car also has some extra storage space in the front trunk (or frunk) and under the rear seats. The car is also compatible with ISOFIX child seats, says My EV Review.
Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a spacious and practical SUV that has plenty of room for passengers and luggage. It can seat five adults comfortably and has a boot capacity of 585 litres, which can be expanded to 1,710 litres by folding the rear seats,, says WhatCar, so lots of room for the family and a great car for family buyers. It also has some clever features that make life easier, such as an umbrella in the door, a removable LED torch in the boot, and a storage compartment under the front seats.
As far as family electric cars go, the Volkswagen ID.4 has a long driving range, depending on the battery size and the driving mode. The entry-level Pure and Pure Performance models have a 52 kWh battery that gives an official range of around 223 miles, while the Pro and Pro Performance models have a larger 77 kWh battery that promises up to 328 miles. The range-topping GTX model has two electric motors and four-wheel drive, and claims up to 308 miles, says Top Gear. The car can also charge at a maximum rate of 125 kW, which means you can add up to 200 miles of range in just 35 minutes at a rapid charger, according to Buy a Car.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has to be up here on the list of electric family cars. It has a distinctive and futuristic design, with a retro-modern flair that sets it apart from other electric SUVs. It has a sleek and aerodynamic body, with pixel-like LED lights, flush door handles, and a clamshell bonnet. It also has a choice of 19 or 20-inch alloy wheels, and a decent range of colours, including some two-tone options, says Auto Express.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a spacious and practical interior, with plenty of room for passengers and luggage. According to Baby Drive, it can seat five adults comfortably and has a boot capacity of 585 litres, which can be expanded to 1,710 litres by folding the rear seats. It also has some clever features that make life easier, such as an umbrella in the door, a removable LED torch in the boot, and a storage compartment under the front seats.
has a long driving range, depending on the battery size and the driving mode. The entry-level Pure and Pure Performance models have a 52 kWh battery that gives an official range of around 223 miles, while the Pro and Pro Performance models have a larger 77 kWh battery that promises up to 328 miles. The range-topping GTX model has two electric motors and four-wheel drive, and claims up to 308 miles. The car can also charge at a maximum rate of 125 kW, which means you can add up to 200 miles of range in just 35 minutes at a rapid charger.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a spacious and practical SUV that has seven seats, which is rare among electric cars. It has plenty of room for passengers and luggage, and some clever features that make life easier, such as an umbrella in the door, a removable LED torch in the boot, and a storage compartment under the front passenger seat, according to TopGear.
It has a long driving range, depending on the battery size and the driving mode. The entry-level Pure and Pure Performance models have a 52 kWh battery that gives an official range of around 223 miles, while the Pro and Pro Performance models have a larger 77 kWh battery that promises up to 328 miles. The car can also charge at a maximum rate of 125 kW, which means you can add up to 200 miles of range in just 35 minutes at a rapid charger, says WhatCar.
How much does it cost to charge an electric family car?
The cost of charging a family electric car depends on several factors, such as the size of the battery, the electricity price per kWh, and the efficiency of the charger. There are some things you can do to help estimate how much it will cost to charge an electric family car.
For example, you need to know the battery capacity of your car in kWh. This is the amount of energy that your car can store in its battery. The average electric car battery capacity is around 40 to 100 kWh1, but some cars have even higher capacities, says e.on Energy.
Once you know that, you just need to know the electricity price per kWh in your area. This is the amount of money that you pay for each unit of electricity that you use. The average cost of electricity per kWh in the UK is between 14.40p and 50.65p, but this may vary depending on your region, tariff, and payment method. From 1 October 2023, the energy price cap is set at £0.27 per kWh on average across the UK for electricity, according to EV database.
Finally, if you multiply the battery capacity by the electricity price per kWh to get the cost of charging your car from empty to full. This is only an approximation, there are other factors that affect the actual cost of charging your car, such as the efficiency of your charger, the state of charge of your battery, as well as the driving conditions and habits.
