The best-selling EV in America earns its crown with 330 miles of range, native Supercharger access, and the lowest price in its class. It's the benchmark every other family EV is measured against.
The Model Y is one of the most affordable EVs in its class even before accounting for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit and the energy most efficient SUV on this list at 3.85 miles per kilowatt-hour making it a tough act to follow for frugal shoppers.
The Rivian R1S remains our Editors' Choice winner because of its longer driving range and more powerful performance, though it comes at a much higher starting price ($74,900). If you need three rows of seating and want to keep the cost down to earth, the Kia EV9 is a worthwhile, value-minded alternative.
We have a 1 year old and we want another kid someday. So, we'd like a bigger car, but not a BIG car.
The first mainstream three-row electric SUV that actually fits a family, 7 seats, 300+ miles of range, and ultra-fast 24-minute charging. It won World Car of the Year for a reason.
The R1S is the only three-row electric SUV that can genuinely go off-road, 15 inches of ground clearance, 410 miles of range, and up to 1,025 hp. It's a family hauler that doubles as an adventure vehicle.
Edmunds' Top Rated Electric SUV for 2026, the Ioniq 5 delivers a spacious, flat-floor interior, ultra-fast 800V charging, and a retro-futuristic design that stands out in any school pickup line.
Good Housekeeping's 2026 Best Luxury EV Family Car Award winner packs 450 miles of range, 98 cubic feet of cargo space, and a minivan-rivaling interior into a sleek SUV body. It's the most capable luxury family EV available.