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Top 10 best electric SUVs 2024

Electric SUVs combine style and practicality with low running costs, making them a very popular choice in the UK. Here are our top 10 favourites to buy in 2024

Best electric SUVs

If you’re in the market for an electric SUV, there’s no shortage of choice these days. From the affordable MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3 to the exciting Mercedes EQS SUV with its ‘Hyperscreen’ infotainment and the ridiculously fast Tesla Model Y, the UK's best-selling electric car. These zero-emissions family haulers boast a desirable set of attributes: fashionable styling, useful practicality and low running costs.

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In addition, company-car drivers will appreciate electric SUVs' rock-bottom Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rates and zero road tax until 2025, while those who frequently drive into central London will enjoy exemption from the Congestion Charge (also until 2025).

To make finding the electric SUV that’s right for you a little easier, we’ve put together our round-up of the top 10 best electric SUVs on sale in 2024. Make sure to check out the winners of the 2024 DrivingElectric Awards and our list of the best electric cars as well to see what’s impressed us the most over the past year – and don't forget to follow DrivingElectric on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for the very latest news and reviews.

Kia EV9

1. Kia EV9

What better way to start our list of the best electric SUVs with our DrivingElectric Car of the Year for 2024? Available with six or seven-seat configurations, the ultra-practical Kia EV9 is the ideal choice for larger families – or just those needing to carry lots of people regularly. A range of over 300 miles means longer journeys can be completed with ease, while the EV9’s tech-filled and surprisingly plush cabin make enduring such trips no arduous task. Buyers can choose from single and dual-motor powertrains, with all models coming generously equipped as standard. Topping all this off is the Kia EV9’s industry-leading seven-year warranty which is just the sprinkles on the top of a large and rather inviting SUV sundae.

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Read our full Kia EV9 review to find out more.

Renault Scenic - front tracking

2. Renault Scenic

Renault certainly isn’t pulling any punches with its Renaulution project, as the new electric Scenic SUV truly is a breath of fresh air compared to the old-fashioned petrol people carrier it replaced. Stylish inside and out, the Scenic knocks it out of the park in terms of in-car tech, electric range and value-for-money. We’re in love with the Scenic’s snappy Google-powered touchscreen, plus a range of up to 379 miles is a class-leading effort that not even the equivalent Tesla can beat. Moreover, starting from just over £40k, the Renault SUV is something of a family EV bargain, undercutting many direct rivals.

Read our full Renault Scenic review to find out more.

Hyundai Kona Electric

3. Hyundai Kona Electric

If you’re looking for an electric family car, few do it all like the new Hyundai Kona Electric. Sharing many of its parts with the Kia Niro EV, the new battery-powered Kona is available in two forms: one with a compelling price of around £35,000, and another with a country-crossing 300-mile range. No matter which version you go for, all Hyundai Kona Electric models get a striking (perhaps too much for some) exterior design and a slick dual-screen infotainment setup. The new Kona is more comfortable than the old car and a longer wheelbase means it’s much more spacious inside, too. Hyundai’s line-up of electric cars is already very impressive and we think this is perhaps the strongest weapon in the Korean brand’s arsenal.

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Read our full Hyundai Kona Electric review to find out more.

Motability - Skoda Enyaq

4. Skoda Enyaq

Skoda is renowned for producing great-value and well thought-out family cars with petrol and diesel engines, but the Enyaq is the first to do the same with electric power. Using the VW Group's MEB electric-car architecture means an enormous amount of interior space for both passengers and luggage, not to mention great all-round visibility. You can choose from three different powertrains: the Enyaq 60, Enyaq 85 and all-wheel-drive Enyaq 85x. They deliver between 249 and 351 miles' range and there’s also a sporty-looking Enyaq Coupe model if you’d rather sacrifice a tiny bit of practicality in exchange for an extra dose of style.

Read our full Skoda Enyaq review to find out more.

Tesla Model Y

5. Tesla Model Y

The Model Y is the electric SUV many people were waiting for – and by ‘many’, we mean over 200,000 people in Europe, making the Tesla SUV the world's best-selling EV. Based on the Model 3 saloon, it boasts a spacious cabin, slick infotainment and boatloads of practicality thanks to a 117-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet and a whopping 854 litres of boot space. Performance is still staggering, thanks to dual-motor setups in both the Long Range and Performance models. Prices now start from under £45,000, thanks to the addition of a new Rear-Wheel Drive variant, plus one of the major benefits of Tesla ownership is the brand’s extensive Supercharger network. Use one of its latest V4 Superchargers and you can top up the Model Y's battery from 0-80% in just 36 minutes.

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Read our full Tesla Model Y review to find out more.

Kia Niro EV

6. Kia Niro EV

The Niro EV picks up right where the hugely successful e-Niro left off, adding sharper styling, more boot space and intuitive infotainment to the brand’s popular electric family-car package. Every model comes with dual 10.25-inch screens taken straight out of the larger EV6, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to boot. The range is a healthy 285 miles, while the addition of one-pedal driving capability makes it great around town. Ride quality is on the firm side of comfortable, but overall the Niro EV is another example of sensible electric motoring that’ll be easy to live with.

Read our full Kia Niro EV review to find out more.

BMW iX

7. BMW iX

The iX is the premium German brand's flagship electric SUV, and the largest model in its rapidly expanding i range of zero-emissions models that now includes the BMW iX1 crossover, plus the i4, i5 and i7 saloons. Thanks to the dual-motor setups in all three versions available to UK buyers, you get all-wheel-drive and impressive performance. The iX is also great to drive for a car of this size, and can cover up to 382 miles on a charge. The centrepiece of the iX’s beautifully crafted and rather avant garde cabin is the slim instrument panel, which incorporates a 14.9-inch curved screen and 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Inside, the iX overall feels light and airy, plus there's room for adults in the back and a 500-litre boot.

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Read our full BMW iX review to find out more.

Volvo EX30 - front

8. Volvo EX30

We were shocked when Volvo said its new entry-level electric, the EX30, would start from just over £30,000. Yet, we think the Swedish brand has pulled off this feat with aplomb, as despite its rather cramped interior, there’s a lot to like about the EX30. As you’d expect from a Volvo, the EX30 gets a classy and well-appointed interior which, like the Tesla Model 3, revolves around a single centre touchscreen. There are several different battery and motor configurations to choose from too, ranging from the entry-level model which is primarily aimed at buyers looking for a second car, to the range-topping Twin Motor Performance which can rival the Porsche Taycan in terms of acceleration.

Read our full Volvo EX30 review to find out more.

MG ZS EV

9. MG ZS EV

Yes, you can indeed get a fashionable electric SUV with enough space for the whole family for around £30,000. Since it launched in 2019, the ZS EV has undercut fashionable and expensive electric SUV rivals, offering a fuss-free, comfortable driving experience. It may feel rather cheap inside, but consider the MG’s budget price and capacious 470-litre boot and you’ll understand why it places so high in our ranking. A couple of years ago, MG gave the ZS EV a facelift, updating its styling and introducing a new Long Range version, with a range of up to 273 miles. The latest refresh has also brought with it an improvement in connectivity, thanks to a new digital driver’s display and a 10.1-inch touchscreen.

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Read our full MG ZS EV review to find out more. 

2023 Jeep Avenger - front tracking

10. Jeep Avenger

Jeep may have ruffled some feathers when it announced its first electric car was to be a front-wheel-drive electric crossover that shares its parts with the Fiat 600e, but don’t let that fool you – the Avenger is a pretty capable off-roader and an all-round solid choice if you’re looking for a small electric SUV. Its raised suspension gives the Avenger drivers a commanding view of the road, while light steering and a nippy electric motor make darting around through city traffic a breeze. It is pretty expensive, but thankfully the Jeep Avenger holds onto its value a little better than its Vauxhall Mokka Electric and Peugeot E-2008 siblings.

Read our full Jeep Avenger review to find out more.

Best electric SUVs to buy now

  1. Kia EV9
  2. Renault Scenic
  3. Hyundai Kona Electric
  4. Skoda Enyaq
  5. Tesla Model Y
  6. Kia Niro EV
  7. BMW iX
  8. Volvo EX30
  9. MG ZS EV
  10. Jeep Avenger
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Hello there, I’m Tom Jervis and I have the pleasure of being the Content Editor here at DrivingElectric. Before joining the team in 2023, I spent my time reviewing cars and offering car buying tips and advice on DrivingElectric’s sister site, Carbuyer. I also continue to occasionally contribute to the AutoExpress magazine – another of DrivingElectric’s partner brands. In a past life, I worked for the BBC as a journalist and broadcast assistant for regional services in the east of England – constantly trying to find stories that related to cars!

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