Tesla’s Mannequin X and Mannequin Y might have dominated the 7-seater marketplace for electrical autos over the past a number of years, however extra producers are beginning to see the necessity for increased capability EVs in at this time’s market. Hyundai, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and others are scrambling to introduce 7 seat EV choices within the US, and we’re seeing glimpses of even increased capability electrical autos on the horizon.

Sadly, EV producers have overwhelmingly catered to five seater choices till not too long ago. Because of this, the data on electrical autos with greater than 5 seats is commonly missing; advertisers are nonetheless attempting to meet up with all the brand new launch information.

In different phrases, looking for 7 seater EVs within the USA could be like digging for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Happily, we’ve performed the digging for you.

In a earlier weblog publish, we checked out all of the 7 seater EV choices accessible in 2023.

Right this moment, we’re going to have a look at 4 upcoming 7-seater EVs in 2024:

1) Hyundai IONIQ 7 SUV

*denotes estimates, not finalized producer’s claims

This three-row, 7 seat EV SUV from Hyundai has gone from an idea unveiling within the 2021 LA Auto Present all the best way to the real-world take a look at part in the summertime of 2023. Hyundai plans to deliver the IONIQ 7 to the marketplace for 2024.

With an estimated vary of round 300 miles and an estimated MSRP of $50,000, the IONIQ 7 can be a direct market competitor for the 7 seater Tesla Mannequin Y. Charging speeds will doubtless be just like the IONIQ 6, with a potential cost from 10%-80% in underneath 18 minutes (assuming the usage of a 350kWh DC quick charger, in fact).

The ultimate exterior particulars of the IONIQ 7 haven’t been revealed but, however previous iterations of the design and experiences of real-world prototype sightings point out that the outside will certainly be on the boxy aspect with curves to melt the sides. Prototype sightings additionally appear to substantiate that the IONIQ 7 gained’t have the flamboyant coach-style doorways that it had in its idea renderings, as a substitute choosing the normal center pillar door setup.

As for the IONIQ 7’s conceptually fashionable, lounge-like inside, nicely…we’ll doubtless see one thing rather more sensible and commonplace within the market-ready launch. Hypothesis says the inside design of the IONIQ 7 will doubtless be just like the Hyundai Palisade in fashion and in cargo capability (for the 7 seat Palisade, most cargo capability with all seats folded is 86 cu ft; with all seats up and full passenger load, 18 cu ft).

The IONIQ 7 ought to have the most recent and biggest in infotainment expertise, however we don’t but know which seats could have sufficient entry to those techniques to touch upon how family-oriented they’re. No matter who’s watching, although, Hyundai plans to combine Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into the IONIQ 7’s infotainment expertise.

2) Volvo EX90

*denotes estimates, not finalized producer’s claims

The 2024 Volvo EX90 electrical SUV is the one EV SUV on our record that mimics the modern, minimalist-modern inside design of Tesla Mannequin Y. Nevertheless, not like the Mannequin Y, the third-row seating of the EX90 is designed for adult-sized passengers. This added house comes with a value: the Volvo EX90 is predicted to have a price ticket of about $80,000.

Volvo constructed the EX90 on the identical platform because the Polestar 3, with a 400V electrical structure able to a 10%-80% recharge in about half-hour (with a 250 kWh connection). Whereas the Polestar 3 is tuned for quicker acceleration, the EX90 maximizes its energy with a towing capability of 4,850 lbs (over 1,000 lbs greater than the Polestar 3). And, in fact, the EX90 is the one one of many two to incorporate a third-row seat.

Volvo expects to have the ability to start supply of the EX90 in late Q3 of 2024. Reservations for the EX90 are at the moment open, although customization choices aren’t accessible till your reservation comes up within the construct queue.

3) Kia EV9

*denotes estimates, not finalized producer’s claims

Our subsequent 7 seater EV SUV is the Kia EV9, a full-sized electrical SUV that may tow as much as 5000 lbs. Kia claims the 10%-80% cost time must be as brief as 24 minutes at a DC quick charger. This charging charge comes from the 800V charging structure that the EV9 shares with its sibling, Hyundai’s IONIQ 7 (the 2 share the identical base powertrain and electrical design, the E-GMP platform).

Just like the IONIQ 7, the Kia EV9 exterior traits in the direction of giant and blocky, which actually bodes nicely for inside cargo house. In response to Kia, the EV9 has “ample cargo capability”, which doesn’t assist us generate any numbers. Nevertheless, primarily based on the similarity in dimension and design to the Kia Telluride, we estimate that the Kia EV9 could have as much as 20 cubic ft of cargo capability when all seats are occupied, and as much as 82 cubic ft of cargo house when the 2nd and third row seats are folded.

Lastly, whereas a 6-seater model of the Kia EV9 with swiveling 2nd row seats does exist, we’d like to notice that solely the 7-seater model of the EV9 is coming to the US. And one different factor to notice about that stable 2nd row: supposedly, the seat backs are designed with foot site visitors in thoughts and are lined in heavier-duty materials. In the event you drop the second row for extra legroom, the upholstery on the again of these seats can be able to take some scuffing.

4) VW ID.Buzz

*denotes estimates, not finalized producer’s claims

Initially slated for launch as a 2024 mannequin, the timeframe for the brand new Volkswagen ID.Buzz has crept additional into the longer term and might now be thought-about a 2025 mannequin. Nonetheless, we’ll embrace it right here for selection…and since who doesn’t love the seashore vibe nostalgia this electrical microbus brings with it?

Whereas we’ve heard some estimates place the ID.Buzz at round $40,000, the quantity will in all probability be a lot increased primarily based on the present EV market. Our greatest guess locations the ID.Buzz nearer to a $60,000-$65,000 MSRP, just like the model of the ID.Buzz already bought in Europe.

Europe already has its model of the ID.Buzz, however the US VW ID.Buzz will include a couple of tweaks to its design. Not like its 5-seater European counterpart, the US ID.Buzz is a seven-seater EV Minivan (or EV Minibus). The additional seating comes with added size within the wheelbase of the US ID.Buzz.

As of August 2023, the cargo house specs for the ID.Buzz haven’t been launched. Nevertheless, because the US ID.Buzz is longer than the European one, we are able to in all probability assume that it’ll have added storage capability. These assumptions imply we are able to count on an general cargo capability of at the very least 86 cu ft. The minimal cargo house (with a full passenger load) is much less sure because of all of the seating adjustments, although we’d count on it to be at the very least 15-20 cu ft.

The place to discover a Used EV with 7 Seats Proper Now

Clearly, there’s a bit of little bit of a await all of those up-and-coming 7-seater EV SUVs. In the event you’ve obtained the time (and the finances) to attend till their launch, you’ll have loads of choices to select from in 2024.

Nevertheless, for those who want a 7-seater earlier than subsequent 12 months, check out our record of 7 seater EVs at the moment accessible within the US. We’ve obtained particulars on all of the at the moment accessible EVs that include seven seats.

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