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The 10 Best Electric Minivans and 3-Row Family EVs in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Direct answer

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the best electric minivan because it is the only true all-electric one, but VW has no 2026 model and plans a US return in the first half of 2027. Because there are not 10 electric minivans, this list adds a plug-in hybrid minivan (the Chrysler Pacifica, now discontinued) and eight three-row electric SUVs, all labeled. The Kia EV9 is the best value at $54,900.

At a glance

#PickTypeBest for
1Volkswagen ID. BuzzBattery-electric minivanThe only true all-electric minivan
2Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In HybridPlug-in hybrid minivan (not all-electric)A plug-in minivan on the used market
3Kia EV9Three-row battery-electric SUVThe lowest-priced three-row EV here
4Hyundai Ioniq 9Three-row battery-electric SUVLong range with seven seats
5Cadillac VistiqThree-row battery-electric SUVLuxury three-row comfort
6Rivian R1SThree-row battery-electric SUVAdventure-ready seven-seat EV
7Lucid GravityThree-row battery-electric SUVThe longest EPA range on the list
8Mercedes-Benz EQBCompact battery-electric SUV with an optional third rowA smaller EV that still seats seven
9Cadillac Escalade IQFull-size three-row battery-electric SUVThe biggest, longest-range option
10Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVLuxury battery-electric SUV with an optional third rowMercedes luxury with a third row

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Best value
Kia EV9
Best plug-in minivan
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Best range
Lucid Gravity
Best luxury
Cadillac Vistiq

The ranking

1

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Answrs VerdictThe one real electric minivan.
Type: Battery-electric minivanStarting MSRP: $59,995 (2025 model)EPA-estimated range: 231 to 234 miles (2025 model)Seating: 6 to 7 passengersDC fast charging: 10% to 80% in as little as 26 minutes on a 200 kW chargerUS availability: No 2026 model; US return pushed to the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model year

The ID. Buzz is a battery-electric minivan with a 2025 starting MSRP of $59,995, an EPA-estimated range of 231 to 234 miles and seating for 6 to 7 passengers. VW says it charges from 10% to 80% in as little as 26 minutes. VW has no 2026 model, and a September 2026 report puts the US return in the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model year.

Go ifThe only true all-electric minivan
Skip ifYou need to buy a brand-new one today
Why #1 over #2: It is a real all-electric minivan, which no other pick here is.
2

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe plug-in minivan, now discontinued.
Type: Plug-in hybrid minivan (not all-electric)Status: Discontinued, according to Chrysler’s own Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid pageBattery: 16 kWh lithium-ionElectric range: 33 miles on electricity alone (2017 model year, EPA)Price: Not published

The Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid, not an all-electric minivan: it pairs a 16 kWh battery with a gas engine and managed 33 miles on electricity alone in 2017. Chrysler’s own page lists it as discontinued, so it is a used-market pick.

Go ifA plug-in minivan on the used market
Skip ifYou want a zero-gasoline vehicle
Why #2 over #3: It is a true minivan body with plug-in efficiency, which the SUVs below are not.
3

Kia EV9

Kia EV9
Answrs VerdictThe best-value three-row EV.
Type: Three-row battery-electric SUVStarting MSRP: $54,900 (2026 model)EPA-estimated range: 230 miles (Light RWD) to 305 miles (Light Long Range RWD)Battery: 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWhSeating: 6- or 7-passenger seatingPower: 379 hp with Dual Motor e-AWD

The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900 for 2026 and offers 6- or 7-passenger seating. EPA-estimated range runs from 230 miles to 305 miles by trim, with batteries of 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWh and 379 hp with Dual Motor e-AWD.

Go ifThe lowest-priced three-row EV here
Skip ifYou need sliding doors
Why #3 over #4: Its $54,900 starting price undercuts the Ioniq 9’s $58,955.
4

Hyundai Ioniq 9

Hyundai Ioniq 9
Answrs VerdictThe long-range family EV.
Type: Three-row battery-electric SUVStarting MSRP: $58,955 (S trim)EPA-estimated range: 335 miles (RWD) or 320 miles (AWD)Battery: 110.3 kWhSeating: 6 or 7 passengers, depending on trim

The Ioniq 9 starts at $58,955 in S trim, carries a 110.3 kWh battery and is rated at 335 miles (RWD) or 320 miles (AWD) by the EPA. Seating is 6 or 7 depending on trim.

Go ifLong range with seven seats
Skip ifYou want a minivan body
Why #4 over #5: Its 335 miles beats the Vistiq’s 305 miles at a lower price.
5

Cadillac Vistiq

Cadillac Vistiq
Answrs VerdictThe luxury family EV.
Type: Three-row battery-electric SUVMSRP: $79,495 (2027 AWD Luxury)EPA-estimated range: 305 milesPower: 615 hp (Cadillac estimated, Velocity Max)Seating: Up to sevenDC fast charging: Up to 80 miles of range in about 10 minutes under optimal conditions

The 2027 Vistiq lists at $79,495 in AWD Luxury with an EPA-estimated 305 miles, 615 hp (Cadillac estimated, Velocity Max) and seating for up to seven. Cadillac says it adds up to 80 miles of range in about 10 minutes under optimal conditions.

Go ifLuxury three-row comfort
Skip ifYou are watching the budget
Why #5 over #6: Its $79,495 price undercuts the Rivian R1S’s $83,990 while seating up to seven.
6

Rivian R1S

Rivian R1S
Answrs VerdictThe adventure pick.
Type: Three-row battery-electric SUVPrice: $83,990 (Premium, Dual motor)EPA-estimated range: 410 milesPower: 665 hpSeating: 3 rows and 7 seats

The R1S Premium starts at $83,990 with 665 hp, an EPA-estimated 410 miles and 3 rows and 7 seats.

Go ifAdventure-ready seven-seat EV
Skip ifYou want a quiet, soft-riding family hauler
Why #6 over #7: Its 410 miles beats the Vistiq’s 305 miles.
7

Lucid Gravity

Lucid Gravity
Answrs VerdictThe range leader.
Type: Three-row battery-electric SUVPrice: From $79,900 (Touring); $98,900 (Grand Touring)EPA-estimated range: Up to 337 miles (Touring) or up to 450 miles (Grand Touring)Power: 560 hp (Touring) or 828 hp (Grand Touring)Seating: Up to 7 adults

The Gravity starts from $79,900 (Touring) with up to 337 miles, or $98,900 for the Grand Touring with up to 450 miles and 828 hp. It seats up to 7 adults.

Go ifThe longest EPA range on the list
Skip ifYou want a low price
Why #7 over #8: Its 450 miles beats the R1S’s 410 miles.
8

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz EQB
Answrs VerdictThe compact seven-seater.
Type: Compact battery-electric SUV with an optional third rowPrice: $53,050 (EQB 250+, 2025 model listing)EPA-estimated range: 250 milesBattery: 70.5 kWhSeating: Up to 7 with the optional third row

The EQB 250+ is listed at $53,050 for the 2025 model with 70.5 kWh and 250 miles of EPA-estimated range. It seats up to 7 only with the optional third row.

Go ifA smaller EV that still seats seven
Skip ifYou need a full-size third row
Why #8 over #9: Its $53,050 price is the lowest of the priced picks, though its 250 miles trails the EV9’s 305 miles.
9

Cadillac Escalade IQ

Cadillac Escalade IQ
Answrs VerdictThe flagship.
Type: Full-size three-row battery-electric SUVStarting price: $127,405 (2026 Luxury)Range: 465 miles (Cadillac-estimated)Power: 750 hp in Velocity Max (Cadillac-estimated)Seating: 7 passengers

The 2026 Escalade IQ starts at $127,405, is Cadillac-estimated at 465 miles and 750 hp in Velocity Max, and seats 7 passengers.

Go ifThe biggest, longest-range option
Skip ifYou want value
Why #9 over #10: Its 465 miles tops every figure here, but its $127,405 price is far above the EQS SUV’s $89,950.
10

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Answrs VerdictThe luxury option.
Type: Luxury battery-electric SUV with an optional third rowStarting MSRP: $89,950 (EQS 400 4MATIC SUV, 2027)Power: 355 hp (EQS 400) or 536 hp (EQS 550, from $112,450)Seating: Optional third-row seats

The 2027 EQS 400 4MATIC SUV starts at $89,950 with 355 hp, and the EQS 550 makes 536 hp from $112,450. Third-row seats are optional, and Mercedes’ page does not state an EPA range.

Go ifMercedes luxury with a third row
Skip ifYou want a published range figure

How we ranked these

We ranked by fit as an electric family people mover: true electric minivans first, then three-row electric SUVs by published price, seating and range. Only one all-electric minivan is sold in the US, so we widened the list and labeled every non-minivan. All figures come from each maker’s own page; the EQB listing is a 2025 model and the Pacifica is discontinued. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Is there an all-electric minivan in the US?

Only one: the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, which seats 6 to 7 passengers and has an EPA-estimated range of 231 to 234 miles for 2025. VW skipped the 2026 model year and plans a return in the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model.

Is the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid still made?

No. Chrysler’s own Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid page lists it as discontinued.

What is the cheapest electric three-row vehicle on this list?

The Kia EV9, at a $54,900 starting MSRP for 2026.

Which electric family vehicle has the longest range here?

The Cadillac Escalade IQ is Cadillac-estimated at 465 miles; the Lucid Gravity has an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles.

Range in miles (EPA-estimated; Cadillac-estimated for the Escalade IQ) at a glance

Volkswagen ID. Buzz234 mi
Mercedes-Benz EQB250 mi
Kia EV9305 mi
Cadillac Vistiq305 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 9335 mi
Rivian R1S410 mi
Lucid Gravity450 mi
Cadillac Escalade IQ465 mi
Range in miles (EPA-estimated; Cadillac-estimated for the Escalade IQ), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.