Survey: Best electric vehicles for families revealed

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Electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace. Different models will appeal to different demographic groups. In relation to this, what are the best EVs for families in 2025? According to one recent survey, this is the Kia EV9. This vehicle comes with four child seat positions, flexible 6/7-seat configuration, and maximum safety ratings.

At $40, 200 the Lexus NX emerges as the most affordable EV while maintaining “Good” safety ratings and three child seat positions.

These findings come from the firm Conboy Law Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers who, from the perspective of the U.S. consumer, ranked the safest EVs for families by analysing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with strong safety and reliability credentials.

The ranking considered key metrics, including interior space, seat capacity, child seat compatibility, child seat safety ratings, and affordability.

Child seat safety was assessed using official ratings, while affordability was scored inversely to favour lower-cost options. The final rankings, scaled from 1 to 100, highlight the best EVs for families based on spaciousness, child seat accommodations, and cost-effectiveness.

The top ten were established as:

1. Kia EV9
2. Rivian R1S
3. Mazda CX-90
4. Nissan Ariya
5. Lexus NX
6. Tesla Model Y
7. Volkswagen ID.4
8. Lexus RZ
9. Rivian R1T
10. Genesis Electrified GV70

As indicated above, the Kia EV9 ranks first as the most family-friendly EV of 2025 with a score of 100. Leading with versatility, it offers flexible seating for 6 or 7 passengers within its 128 cubic feet of interior space. Priced at $56,300 the EV9 stands out as one of the only EVs to accommodate four child seats, reinforced by “Good” safety evaluations and setting a new benchmark in EV safety.

Rivian R1S ranks second with a score of 96. This premium electric SUV provides the largest interior volume at 137 cubic feet and seats seven passengers comfortably. While commanding the highest starting price at $77, 700 it delivers on family functionality with four child seat positions and mixed “Acceptable-Good” safety ratings.

Coming in 3rd, Mazda CX-90 scores 93. As the most affordable option among the top three at $40,900,it efficiently packages three child seats with “Good” safety ratings within its 121 cubic feet of interior space. The flexible 6 or 7-seat configuration makes it an attractive option for varied family sizes.

Nissan Ariya is 4th with a score of 88. Its 130 cubic feet of interior volume surpasses both the Kia EV9 and Mazda CX-90, while matching the CX-90’s three child seat positions. At $44, 400 it presents a $3,500 premium over the Mazda but offers 9 cubic feet of additional interior space.

Lexus NX comes in 5th achieving 82 points. With 120 cubic feet of interior volume, it provides 1 cubic foot less space than the Mazda CX-90 but maintains the same number of child seat positions.

Tesla Model Y ranks 6th with 80 points. With a flexible 5 or 7-seat layout within 134 cubic feet of interior space, it accommodates two child seats with “Good” safety ratings. Volkswagen ID.4 shares the same 80 score, ranking 7th.

Lexus RZ ranks 8th with a score of 77. The compact 119 cubic feet of interior space accommodates three child seats with “Good” safety ratings. Rivian R1T lands in 9th with a score of 65. With 132 cubic feet of interior volume, it offers more space than the Lexus RZ while matching the ID.4’s two child seat positions. Genesis Electrified GV70 rounds out the top ten with a score of 65.