Best 7 Seater Electric SUVs in 2024

Tesla’s Model X and Model Y may have dominated the 7-seater market for electric vehicles over the last several years, but more manufacturers are starting to see the need for higher capacity EVs in today’s market. Hyundai, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and others are scrambling to introduce 7 seat EV options in the US, and we are seeing glimpses of even higher capacity electric vehicles on the horizon.

Unfortunately, EV manufacturers have overwhelmingly catered to 5 seater options until recently. As a result, the information on electric vehicles with more than 5 seats is often lacking; advertisers are still trying to catch up with all the new release info.

In other words, trying to find 7 seater EVs in the USA can be like digging for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Fortunately, we’ve done the digging for you.

In a previous blog post, we looked at all the 7 seater EV options available in 2023.

Today, we’re going to look at four upcoming 7-seater EVs in 2024:

1) Hyundai IONIQ 7 SUV

*denotes estimates, not finalized manufacturer’s claims

This three-row, 7 seat EV SUV from Hyundai has gone from a concept unveiling in the 2021 LA Auto Show all the way to the real-world test phase in the summer of 2023. Hyundai plans to bring the IONIQ 7 to the market for 2024.

With an estimated range of around 300 miles and an estimated MSRP of $50,000, the IONIQ 7 will be a direct market competitor for the 7 seater Tesla Model Y. Charging speeds will likely be similar to the IONIQ 6, with a possible charge from 10%-80% in under 18 minutes (assuming the use of a 350kWh DC fast charger, of course).

The final exterior details of the IONIQ 7 haven’t been revealed yet, but past iterations of the design and reports of real-world prototype sightings indicate that the exterior will definitely be on the boxy side with curves to soften the edges. Prototype sightings also seem to confirm that the IONIQ 7 won’t have the fancy coach-style doors that it had in its concept renderings, instead opting for the traditional middle pillar door setup.

As for the IONIQ 7’s conceptually modern, lounge-like interior, well…we will likely see something much more practical and commonplace in the market-ready release. Speculation says the interior design of the IONIQ 7 will likely be similar to the Hyundai Palisade in style and in cargo capacity (for the 7 seat Palisade, maximum cargo capacity with all seats folded is 86 cu ft; with all seats up and full passenger load, 18 cu ft).

The IONIQ 7 should have the latest and greatest in infotainment technology, but we don’t yet know which seats will have enough access to these systems to comment on how family-oriented they are. Regardless of who’s watching, though, Hyundai plans to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into the IONIQ 7’s infotainment experience.

2) Volvo EX90

*denotes estimates, not finalized manufacturer’s claims

The 2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is the only EV SUV on our list that mimics the sleek, minimalist-modern interior design of Tesla Model Y. However, unlike the Model Y, the third-row seating of the EX90 is designed for adult-sized passengers. This added space comes with a price: the Volvo EX90 is expected to have a price tag of about $80,000.

Volvo built the EX90 on the same platform as the Polestar 3, with a 400V electrical architecture capable of a 10%-80% recharge in about 30 minutes (with a 250 kWh connection). While the Polestar 3 is tuned for faster acceleration, the EX90 maximizes its power with a towing capacity of 4,850 lbs (over 1,000 lbs more than the Polestar 3). And, of course, the EX90 is the only one of the two to include a third-row seat.

Volvo expects to be able to begin delivery of the EX90 in late Q3 of 2024. Reservations for the EX90 are currently open, though customization options aren’t available until your reservation comes up in the build queue.

3) Kia EV9

*denotes estimates, not finalized manufacturer’s claims

Our next 7 seater EV SUV is the Kia EV9, a full-sized electric SUV that can tow up to 5000 lbs. Kia claims the 10%-80% charge time should be as short as 24 minutes at a DC fast charger. This charging rate comes from the 800V charging architecture that the EV9 shares with its sibling, Hyundai’s IONIQ 7 (the two share the same base powertrain and electrical design, the E-GMP platform).

Like the IONIQ 7, the Kia EV9 exterior trends towards large and blocky, which honestly bodes well for interior cargo space. According to Kia, the EV9 has “ample cargo capacity”, which doesn’t help us generate any numbers. However, based on the similarity in size and design to the Kia Telluride, we estimate that the Kia EV9 will have up to 20 cubic feet of cargo capacity when all seats are occupied, and up to 82 cubic feet of cargo space when the 2nd and 3rd row seats are folded.

Lastly, while a 6-seater version of the Kia EV9 with swiveling 2nd row seats does exist, we’d like to note that only the 7-seater version of the EV9 is coming to the US. And one other thing to note about that solid 2nd row: supposedly, the seat backs are designed with foot traffic in mind and are covered in heavier-duty material. If you drop the second row for more legroom, the upholstery on the back of those seats will be ready to take some scuffing.

4) VW ID.Buzz

*denotes estimates, not finalized manufacturer’s claims

Originally slated for release as a 2024 model, the timeframe for the new Volkswagen ID.Buzz has crept further into the future and may now be considered a 2025 model. Still, we’ll include it here for variety…and because who doesn’t love the beach vibe nostalgia this electric microbus brings with it?

While we’ve heard some estimates place the ID.Buzz at around $40,000, the number will probably be much higher based on the current EV market. Our best guess places the ID.Buzz closer to a $60,000-$65,000 MSRP, similar to the version of the ID.Buzz already sold in Europe.

Europe already has its version of the ID.Buzz, but the US VW ID.Buzz will come with a few tweaks to its design. Unlike its 5-seater European counterpart, the US ID.Buzz is a seven-seater EV Minivan (or EV Minibus). The extra seating comes with added length in the wheelbase of the US ID.Buzz.

As of August 2023, the cargo space specs for the ID.Buzz haven’t been released. However, since the US ID.Buzz is longer than the European one, we can probably assume that it will have added storage capacity. These assumptions mean we can expect an overall cargo capacity of at least 86 cu ft. The minimum cargo space (with a full passenger load) is less certain thanks to all the seating changes, though we’d expect it to be at least 15-20 cu ft.

Where to find a Used EV with 7 Seats Right Now

Obviously, there’s a little bit of a wait for all of these up-and-coming 7-seater EV SUVs. If you’ve got the time (and the budget) to wait until their release, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from in 2024.

However, if you need a 7-seater sooner than next year, take a look at our list of 7 seater EVs currently available in the US. We’ve got details on all the currently available EVs that come with seven seats.

But the best way to find a seven seat electric SUV right now (and often for the lowest price)? It’s right here on Find My Electric.

We designed our listings from the get-go to make finding a used 7 seater EV as easy as clicking “Number of Seats.” Simple, right?

Looking for a smaller vehicle for a growing family? We’ve got listings for used 7 seater Model Ys that may be just right for you. Need more legroom? Filter our listings for the Rivian R1S or Tesla Model X and get your group ready to roll out on epic adventures.

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