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The electric car lease market has soared in the last decade, thanks to improving technology and popularity among both eco-conscious drivers and businesses looking to boost their green efforts with electric car fleets.
But which are the best electric models for larger families or for those who need additional seats? Electric car options boast some of the best seven-seater cars on the market, with impressive space and comfortable interiors.
In this guide, our electric car experts look at some of the best electric 7-seater cars for families, available to lease through Select Car Leasing.
The Tesla Model Y was already one of the UK's most popular electric SUVs, coming with an abundance of tech as standard as well as the Californian firm's trademark clean, minimalist styling.
In October 2024, Tesla sweetened the deal further by adding the option of a Model Y lease with seven seats.
The third row is available with Long Range AWD (all-wheel drive) Model Y variants. Each rear seat also folds flat independently, which means you've still got flexible storage for 'skis, furniture, luggage and more', says Tesla.
The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is also more than just being capable of carrying seven occupants, coming with a range of up 331 miles between charges, rapid 250 kW DC charging, and the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.8 seconds.
The e-Berlingo MPV is described by Citroen as an 'ultra-practical leisure activity vehicle'. And with a choice of either five or seven seats and a range of up to 220 miles between charges, it's hard to argue with sentiment.
Power comes via a 50kWh battery and 136 hp electric motor. The e-Berlingo supports 100 kW rapid charging that can deliver 80% of the battery's energy capacity in just 30 minutes.
A Citroen e-Berlingo lease also comes loaded with equipment as standard, including a 10-inch touchscreen, 10-inch digital driver's display behind the steering wheel, and rear parking sensors.
The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric is a van-derived MPV that's available to lease with either five or seven seats.
A 52 kWh battery provides a range of up to 199 miles between charges while 100 kW DC rapid charging means you can take the energy back up to 80 per cent in as little as 30 minutes.
The Vauxhall Combo Life is also generously equipped as standard, coming with tech like a 10-inch HD touchscreen and rear parking sensors as standard.
Heavily updated in 2024, the e-SpaceTourer is a fully-electric MPV that sits alongside the traditionally-fuelled SpaceTourer in Citroen's line-up.
There's seating for up to nine occupants who also get to enjoy a lounge-like cabin with an abundance of storage space for maximum practicality.
Powering a Citroen e-SpaceTourer lease is either a 50 kWh or 75 kWh battery, the latter of which unlocks a range of up to 217 miles between charges as well as power of 136 PS.
The Peugeot E-Traveller is closely related to the Citroen e-SpaceTourer (see above) with both MPVs being produced by the Stellantis manufacturing group.
The e-Traveller is also based on the medium-sized Peugeot Expert van, which means it's available to lease with up to eight seats, depending on the configuration.
A 75 kWh battery is fitted as standard and means lease customers can enjoy a range of up to 217 miles between charges.
The bigger brother of the Vauxhall Combo Life Electric, the Vivaro Life Electric is a large MPV with seating for up to nine occupants.
There's a choice of two different battery sizes - 50 kWh or 75 kWh - and a maximum range of either 139 miles or 217 miles, depending on which one you go for.
The Vivaro Life Electric is also highly versatile and configurable, being available in two different lengths and four different seating combinations.
With a range of 273 miles between charges, the Maxus MIFA 9 is an attractive option for luxury comfort, with a stylistic flare that draws the eye.
MIFA is known for its intelligent design, with an economical use of space including ample leg and headroom that delivers a comfortable ride for all seven occupants.
You can also expect a full suit of safety tech to be fitted as standard, including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
The flagship of the Kia range, the fully-electric EV9 is available to lease with either six or seven seats, depending on your needs.
A large 99.8 kWh means a range of up to 349 miles between charges and an abundance of power, with up to 378 PS, meaning you'll never fail to keep up with traffic.
A Kia EV9 lease is also fully-loaded as standard, coming with twin 12.3-inch screens, heated and ventilated seats, and automated driving.
The Volvo EX90 sits at the summit of the Scandinavian firm's range and is one of the most accomplished seven seaters on the UK leasing market.
A hefty 111 kWh battery offers a range in excess of 360 miles between charges while all models are luxurious to say the least, coming with a 14.5-inch centre console portrait touch screen, a head-up display, a panoramic glass sunroof, and a full arsenal of radar-based driver assistance and safety systems.
Still looking for the perfect electric car with seats for seven people? Shop our full range of car lease deals or get in touch with our car leasing experts for helping finding your next vehicle.
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