10 Electric Vehicles That Are Perfect For Family Road Trips

Oct 11, 2023

The continuous advancements made in electric vehicle technology have provided buyers with excellent options for long trips.

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicle technology, more families are switching to eco-friendly transportation. The electric motor technology has made it possible for electric vehicles to contain a much larger wheelbase than conventional gas-powered vehicles due to the miniature nature of the electrical motor. This has resulted in increased interior passenger volumes for most electric vehicles as well as increased storage capacity. In addition to this, priority must be placed on an adequate all-electric range. Having a great all-electric range is paramount on long trips with the family because it eliminates the need for excessively frequent stops to recharge and be stranded in the middle of nowhere. In the absence of such long-range options, a vehicle with fast charging capacity can drastically cut down the lengthy charging times that would have made the long trips tiring for the family. A spacious interior and a comfortable cabin are essential in providing plenty of legroom and headroom for all the passengers onboard. Ample storage space provides you enough capacity for your family's luggage, gear for outdoor activities, and snacks and drinks, without leaving anything behind. With the rapid development of electric vehicles, vehicles that fit almost each of these descriptions have hit the market, and here are your best options.

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The Tesla Model X is an excellent electric vehicle for family road trips with a fantastic all-electric range of up to 348 miles on a single charge as well as fast charging capability when using a Tesla Supercharger. This electric SUV has a very spacious interior passenger volume and ample storage capacity in its rear boot as well as its front trunk. It is a three-row SUV with seating for up to seven passengers in its cabin. It has over 88 cubic feet of storage space with the third and second rows of seats folded flat. Standard, the Model X comes with a panoramic windshield, autopilot capabilities, and Falcon Wing doors. Tesla has a massive network of Superchargers all over the United States and which can keep the Model X charged at every point of the journey.

The Rivian R1T is designed to be a capable off-roader, but it also doubles as the perfect all-electric adventure vehicle for families. It has an impressive all-electric range of up to 300 miles, a fast-charging capability that supports speeds of over 160 kW, spacious interior passenger volume, and abundant storage capacity. The electric pickup truck features a spacious four-door cab and a 4.5-foot bed, that in addition to providing plenty of space for luggage, camping gear, bikes, and other equipment, has a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,760 pounds. The interior of this pickup truck boasts a luxurious and spacious cabin that can comfortably seat five passengers. In addition to its truck bed, it has a gear tunnel and a front trunk that can hold up to 22.7 cubic feet of extra luggage.

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The Kia EV6 is an ideal all-electric vehicle for family road trips with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. It features fast-charging capabilities due to its 800 Volts charging architecture which supports speeds of 350 kW and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, allowing families to quickly get back on the road after recharging. It has a spacious interior for passengers and luggage, and 27.7 cubic feet of cargo space that can expand further when the rear seats are folded down to 45 cubic feet. This is enough space for large items like sports equipment, or even furniture. The front trunk of the Kia has a capacity of 1.2 cubic feet, approximately 16 liters, which is relatively small compared to other entries in the segment.

The 520-mile all-electric range of the Lucid Air ensures that you don't worry about running out of power on long trips. In addition, it has 900 volts DC fast-charging capability that can charge up to 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes. This provides you with the flexibility to stay on the road for longer. The spacious interior of the Lucid Air benefits from the miniaturization technology of the electric motor which allows it to have a longer wheelbase and 108 cubic feet of interior passenger volume of comfortable and practical legroom and headroom for all passengers. Although the Lucid Air has a relatively small boot space of 14.4 cubic feet, it makes up for it with a generous front trunk of 9.9 cubic feet which combines to provide enough space for luggage on family trips.

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As a very realistic family option, the Model Y boasts an all-electric range of up to 326 miles of range, which keeps your electric vehicle running on long trips. In addition to this, it has one of the fastest charging capabilities of any electric vehicle on the market with over 162 miles added in just 15 minutes. Tesla's massive Supercharger network makes it possible to keep your family on the road for longer. The interior is spacious, and the panoramic glass roof makes the cabin look and feel even bigger. With its rear seats in the upright position, it has 26.6 cubic feet of storage space which further increases to 67.8 cubic feet of space when those rear seats are folded flat. A front trunk also adds 2.7 cubic feet of storage space.

This rugged off-road SUV has a long-range battery that provides up to 300 miles on a single charge. The DC fast-charging capability that comes with its 800-volt charging infrastructure can charge up to 140 miles in 20 minutes. The interior is spacious and practical and can seat up to seven people. It features high-quality comfortable materials for making long road trips even more fun. With all three rows of seats in the upright position, the R1S has a storage capacity of 17.6 cubic feet. When the third row is folded flat, it increases to 46.7 cubic feet. When the second row is folded flat, this further increases to 104.7 cubic feet. Due to the absence of a gas-powered engine under the hood, the R1S has an additional 11.6 cubic feet of storage space in the front trunk.

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This Tesla comes with a 100 kWh battery pack which can provide as much as 402 miles of range on a single charge. Charging at speeds of 250 kW in a Tesla Supercharger, the Model S can add up to 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Tesla Model S pioneered the new electric vehicle movements. It has ample seating space for five people. The front trunk provides 3.1 cubic feet of storage space for added luggage. In its traditional boot, it has a cargo capacity of 25 cubic feet. It also supports pass-through storage which allows owners to carry longer items that cannot stay in the boot space. The rear seats can also be folded flat to increase the storage capacity to 61.4 cubic feet. The liftback design hatch provides enough storage space to carry bicycles, furniture, and other bulky items.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is offered in the 58 kWh standard battery pack for 220 miles of range on a single charge while the larger 77.4 kWh battery pack provides 303 miles in the single motor configuration and 266 miles in the dual motor configuration. For long trips, it supports DC fast charging at speeds of 220 kW which can charge it from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes. It supports battery preconditioning which keeps the batteries at the optimal temperature to optimize charging. The interior passenger volume of 102.7 cubic feet is enough for five passengers in its cabin. In the regular configuration, it has a boot space of 18.8 cubic feet. This is increased further to 56.5 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. It has a 2.1 cubic feet front trunk.

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E is split into four trim levels and two battery pack options. The standard range 75.7 kWh battery pack provides 250 miles in the rear-wheel drive configuration and 211 miles in the all-wheel-drive configuration. The extended-range 98.8 kWh battery pack provides 300 miles of range in the rear-wheel drive configuration and 270 miles in the all-wheel-drive configuration. The interior, in addition to having luxurious materials, has a passenger volume of 101 cubic feet which is more than enough to house five passengers comfortably. Its 29.7 cubic feet of boot space can house enough luggage for the family. When in need of more, the rear seats can fold flat to increase the space to 59.7 cubic feet. For more storage, passengers can put their luggage in the 4.8 cubic feet front trunk.

The Volkswagen ID.4 has an impressive range of up to 208 miles on a single charge from its 52 kWh battery pack, and as much as 275 miles from its 77 kWh battery pack. The ID.4 is a great choice for traveling without having to constantly stop and recharge. In addition to its range, the ID.4 can charge from five to 80 percent using speeds of 50 to 350 kW in just 38 minutes using a DC fast charger. The interior is also spacious, with a roomy cabin and lots of space for luggage and gear. The boot space is 30.3 cubic feet while the ID.4's foldable rear seats add 64.2 cubic feet to its already ample storage space. It supports roof racks for carrying larger items on your trip in the absence of a front trunk.

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