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Best 7-Seater Electric SUVs

Of today's many electric SUVs, here are the models that can seat seven passengers. These 3-row choices include models from both the mainstream and luxury categories. Some of these models come standard with a third-row seat, while others offer it as an option. Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best electric three-row SUVs based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.

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Top Ranked 7-Seater Electric SUVs at a glance

Kia EV9
1
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 10/10

2026

Kia EV9

$56,545 - $80,000
Lucid Motors Gravity
2
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 10/10

2026

Lucid Motors Gravity

$81,550 - $141,550
Hyundai Ioniq 9
3
C/D RatingC/D Rating: 9.5/10

2026

Hyundai Ioniq 9

$60,555 - $79,090
1

2026 Kia EV9

10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$56,545
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
230–304 miles
C/D SAYS: Building on its proven three-row electric SUV, the EV9 ramps up the excitement for 2026 with a new high-performance GT model aiming to break 500 horsepower. Learn More
2

2026 Lucid Gravity

10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,550
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
337–450 miles
C/D SAYS: For Lucid's second act, the EV startup has rolled out the 2026 Gravity SUV, with an upscale cabin and a maximum estimated range of 450 miles per charge. Learn More
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3

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,555
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
311–335 miles
C/D SAYS: Hyundai joins the mid-size EV SUV space with the fully modern three-row 2026 Ioniq 9. Learn More
4

2026 Cadillac Vistiq

9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$79,390
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Vistiq joins Cadillac's growing electric SUV lineup as a mid-size companion to the massive Escalade IQ. Learn More
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5

2026 Tesla Model Y

9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,630
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
294–357 miles
C/D SAYS: The Tesla Model Y receives a significant refresh for 2026, which keeps the popular electric SUV in the hunt among a growing segment of attractive options. Learn More

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6

2026 Rivian R1S

8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,885
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
258–410 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Rivian R1S continues its role as a groundbreaking three-row electric SUV, and adds a 1025-hp quad-motor variant just to keep things fresh. Learn More
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7
Starting at
$130,300
EPA Est. RangeLightning icon
N/A
C/D SAYS: Cadillac's larger-than-life electric luxury SUV lives up to the expectations of the Escalade name and offers a few bonuses compared with its gas-powered sibling. Learn More

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