The Top 7 E-Car 7-Seater

As the family grows and the children get older, driving in a car that is too small quickly becomes uncomfortable. A 7-seater offers plenty of space for passengers and luggage, especially for large families. Here you will find the 7 best electric cars with seven seats.

KIA EV9

The Korean SUV is just as convincing in everyday life as it is on long distances. Because the almost 100 kWh battery carries the 7-seater more than 500 km on one charge. And at a fast charging station on the road, it takes a maximum of 24 minutes for it to return to 80%.

Do you regularly need to charge larger electrical appliances or do you have camping equipment that needs electricity? With the KIA EV9 you always have enough juice. This is because the Korean is one of the few cars in Switzerland that can charge bidirectionally. This means that you can use the vehicle-to-load function (V2L) to charge electrical appliances with up to 3.68 kW via the car and use the energy stored in the battery for your home (V2H).

• Range (WLTP): 543 km
• Battery capacity: 99.8 kWh
• Engine power: 149 kW/203 hp
• Consumption: 20.2 kWh/100 km
• DC charging time 10 – 80%: 24 min
• Boot capacity: n/a
• Price from: CHF 75'950.–

Tesla Model X

With its rounded shape and unique gullwing doors, the Tesla Model X seems to have come straight out of a science fiction movie. The futuristic and minimalist design also continues inside. You will look in vain for buttons and buttons. All functions and the entertainment system can be controlled via the large touchscreen.

The electric SUV can't take off, but the raw power of 670 hp ensures outstanding acceleration and a lot of driving pleasure. With a range of almost 600 kilometres per battery charge, the number of necessary charging stops is reduced to a minimum, even on longer journeys, for example when going on holiday with the whole family. In addition, you have plenty of space in the trunk of the Tesla, where luggage can easily be stored for several weeks.

• Range: 576 km
• Battery capacity: 100 kWh
• Engine power: 493 kW/670 hp
• Consumption: 19.1 kWh/100 km
• Boot capacity: 2,614 l
• DC charging time 10 – 80%: 30 min
• Price from: CHF 87'990.–

Peugeot e-Rifter

The van for all family adventures. With its robust construction and high ground clearance, the Peugeot e-Rifter will take you safely and comfortably to your destination on any road. However, the range of 354 km is rather low when compared to other electric 7-seaters. However, the high-roof station wagon from France only costs from just over 44,000 francs – a very competitive price for an electric car of this size.

Inside, the e-Rifter shows its versatility. The seats can be flexibly folded down or removed, depending on whether more passengers or luggage are to be transported. The practical sliding doors on both sides ensure uncomplicated loading and unloading. In addition, there are plenty of storage areas and storage space - so you are sure to always have everything with you on excursions.

• Range: 354 km
• Battery capacity: 50 kWh
• Engine power: 100 kW/136 hp
• Consumption: 21.7 kWh per 100 km
• Boot capacity: 775 l
• DC charging time 20 – 80%: 26 min
• Price from: CHF 44'300.–

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Actually a spacious 5-seater, the Mercedes-Benz EQB can also be optionally equipped with a third row of seats, so that there is room for 7 passengers. In the back row, however, the free space is rather tight - the seats are only suitable for people up to 1.65 m tall.

Otherwise, the EQB convinces with the high-quality workmanship and design typical of Mercedes. Numerous assistance systems and the multimedia system ensure safety and a good mood even on longer journeys. Thanks to the large battery, you never have to worry about the range on these - one charge is enough for more than 500 km.

• Range: 535 km
• Battery capacity: 70.5 kWh
• Engine power: 215 kW/292 hp
• Consumption: 17.4 kWh per 100 km
• Boot capacity: 1,710 l
• DC charging time 10 – 80%: 35 min
• Price from: CHF 64'400.–

Opel Zafira e-Life

Plenty of space for not too much money – that's what Opel promises with the Zafira e-Life. The variant with the 50 kWh battery costs just over 50,000 francs. This puts the minibus far ahead in a price comparison with other large electric cars. The disadvantage: the small battery, in combination with the relatively high consumption of the Zafira e-Life, ensures a range of only 220 kilometers per battery charge. On longer journeys, you'll have to get used to frequent charging stops. Opel offers a version with a 75 kWh battery, but you'll have to pay around 10,000 francs more for it.

In terms of space, however, the minibus does not have to fear any competition. It has up to 9 seats and thanks to the trunk volume of up to 4,000 l, you can easily transport a lot of luggage or material. With the Zafira e-Life, you are prepared for everything from the holidays to the move.

• Range: 220 km
• Battery capacity: 50 kWh
• Engine power: 100 kW/136 hp
• Consumption: 28.2 kWh per 100 km
• Boot capacity: 640 l – 4,000 l
• DC charging time 10 – 80%: n/a
• Preis ab: CHF 52’550.–

Toyota Proace City Verso

The body of Toyota's electric van is the result of a cooperation with Stellantis. Therefore, the car looks practically identical to the family vans from Peugeot, Citroën and Opel. The sliding doors on both sides make it easy to load and unload luggage and materials into the boot, which has a volume of 1,355 litres.

You won't find any high-tech systems in this car – the Toyota is rather soberly equipped. The focus is clearly on suitability for everyday use and practical solutions – which is certainly not a disadvantage, especially for families with small children. This means robust and easy-care materials in the interior as well as many storage options and compartments for everything a family needs while driving.

• Range (WLTP): 281 km
• Battery capacity: 50 kWh
• Engine power: 100 kW/134 hp
• Consumption: 19.7 kWh/100 km
• Load volume trunk: 1,355 l
• DC charging time 20 – 80%: 24 min
• Price from: CHF 46'500.–

BYD Tang

BYD, meanwhile, is the largest electric car manufacturer in the world, but the Chinese group has not yet really been able to gain a foothold in Europe. This is set to change with the luxury SUV "Tang" from the third quarter of 2024.

That's why BYD is pulling out all the stops. The 108.8 kWh battery provides a range of over 500 km, the 517 hp engine for powerful acceleration and a lot of driving pleasure. And with V2L technology, the SUV becomes a moving battery for the notebook or the electric grill. The big unknown is the price. There are no official figures from BYD, but trade media estimate it at around 70,000 francs.

• Range (WLTP): 530 km
• Battery capacity: 108.8 kWh
• Engine power: 380 kW/517 hp
• Consumption: n/a
• Luggage compartment load capacity: 235 – 1,655 l
• DC charging time 20 – 80%: 45 min
• Price from: CHF n/a

Which 7-seater electric cars will soon be on the market?

Manufacturers have recognized that there is a market for 7-seaters with electric drive. Accordingly, they are always developing new cars in the category. For example, both Hyundai, with the Ioniq 9, and Peugeot, with the new 5008, are planning to enter the market with new models by mid-2025. However, the exact dates of when these cars will be available in Switzerland are not yet known.