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There are a dizzying number of electric SUVs on the market, but only a select few offer third-row seating. While the market is still in its infancy, it’s getting bigger every year. In 2025, there are now more options than ever. Whether you’re looking for a solid used deal on a three-row, a blazing-fast charging family road tripper, or a floaty luxury SUV, now is the best time to find a deal on an electric three-row SUV.
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InsideEVs editors spend every day tracking the ever-changing EV landscape. With dozens of years of combined testing experience, we’ve tested almost every major EV model on sale in the U.S., and plenty of cars you can’t even get here. From charge and range test to hard-hitting features on the future of the industry, InsideEVs editors and writers work every day to bring you the information you need to make the right choice.
We based this list on the sticker prices for 2025 models. Keep in mind that a bunch of factors can impact the final price you’ll pay for a car.
Some models qualify for a $7,500 federal EV tax credit at purchase, which can now be claimed as an upfront discount at the dealership. Any electric car qualifies for a federally funded discount when it’s leased, provided the leasing company is willing to pass those savings on.
Certain regions offer policies of their own that can bring down the upfront cost of getting into a plug-in vehicle. Whether you buy or lease, it helps to shop around. Both dealerships and manufacturers regularly offer great EV lease deals, discounts, preferential loan rates and other incentives to move cars off of their lots.
Best All-Around: Hyundai Ioniq 9
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The 2026 Ioniq 9 was Hyundai’s foray into the three-row EV space. Utilizing the same E-GMP platform as the Kia EV9, the two SUVs share some similarities, but there are more differences than you would think. The first is the price. The Ioniq 9 starts at $60,555, $4,060 more than the base-spec Kia EV9.
Given the higher price, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 has a larger battery pack—110.3kWh as standard— delivering a range of 335 miles in the rear-wheel-drive model. Power is unfortunately relatively anaemic in the base version, as its single electric motor produces just 215 horsepower—not a lot to propel a hulking 5,507-pound three-row SUV.
Those with a need for speed can select the $64,365 SE version, which makes 303 horsepower via dual motors, or the $72,850 Limited trim that produces 422 hp. These variants can travel 320 miles and 311 miles, respectively. The Limited trim can hustle to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds.
However, the best attributes of the Ioniq 9 are its standard North American Charging System (NACS) port the 800-volt E-GMP platform it rides on. The Ioniq 9’s 800V battery pack can reach a peak charge rate of around 235kW, holding that rate to around 65% state-of-charge. This flat charging curve means the Ioniq 9 can secure a 10 to 80% charge time of just 24 minutes. (Just don’t expect those numbers on a Tesla Supercharger.)
The Ioniq 9 can travel the distance and charge incredibly fast, all while hauling up to 7 people. If you’re looking for the most competent electric SUV, Hyundai’s three-row EV might suit you.
Best Budget 3-Row: Kia EV9
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The Kia EV9 is currently the least expensive electric vehicle with a practical third row (The Mercedes EQB is less expensive, though its third row is not suited for adults). The 2026 EV9 Light RWD costs $56,495, though manufacturer incentives bring the price down to around $50,000.
Even at its price point, the EV9 has many standard features. The base EV9 features a power liftgate, tri-zone climate control, and ventilated front seats. On the safety front, it offers a suite of autonomous driving features like adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and automatic lane changes.
However, there are some drawbacks. The base version makes just 215 horsepower despite weighing over 5,093 pounds. Buyers can opt for the all-wheel drive model, though it will tack on $9,000.
Nevertheless, all Kia EV9 models come with an avant-garde high-voltage powertrain. Thanks to its 800-volt battery system and thermal management system, the EV9 has a stellar charging curve. It can charge from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes. Moreover, the Light Long Range version can deliver up to 3.0 miles per kilowatt-hour, which is quite impressive for such a large three-row SUV. All 2026 EV9s come with an NACS port.
Best Performance 3-Row: Lucid Gravity
2025 Lucid Gravity
Photo by: Tim Levin/InsideEVs
The Lucid Gravity offers class-leading efficiency and range. Lucid currently offers the Gravity in two trims: the Grand Touring and Dream Edition. The Grand Touring 3-row starts at $98,550 and features a 123 kilowatt-hour battery pack, delivering an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles.
Despite the impressive efficiency, the Gravity can perform incredibly well. The Gravity offers a dual motor setup producing 828 hp. It’s good for a zero-to-sixty time of 3.4 seconds. Thanks to standard adjustable air suspension, the Gravity handles quite well. In the words of InsideEVs senior editor Tim Levin, the Gravity “felt far more agile and surefooted than a big SUV has any right to.”
What’s even more impressive is the cargo volume and weight. In three-row guise, the Gravity can accommodate up to 115 cubic feet of goods, 10.7 more than the Rivian R1S. It also weighs 6,048 pounds, which is heavy, but far better than competitors, like the 9,134-pound Cadillac Escalade IQ. Moreover, the Gravity three-row weighs less than the Acura ZDX Type-S, which is slower, has one fewer row of seats, charges more slowly, offers less storage space, and comes with both a smaller battery pack and a shorter driving range.
Best Premium 3-Row: Rivian R1S
Rivian’s full-size SUV has been around since the 2022 model year. It has improved dramatically since its inception, but its price has jumped as well. In 2022, the 834-horsepower Quad Motor R1S started at $79,800 and offered the “Large” battery, delivering up to 314 miles of range.
Today, the entry-level R1S starts at $78,885, but it now offers a smaller battery and just two electric motors instead of four. However, all is not lost as the 2025 and 2026 model years reside on Rivian’s Gen 2 platform. This new platform features improved autonomous driving functionality with hands-free highway driving and automated lane changes (Enhanced Highway Assist). The new platform also includes better quality cameras than the original’s relatively poor ones.
The base R1S has a 92.5kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack that’s good for a range of 258 miles with the standard 20-inch wheels running on all-season tires. The 2026 SUV has an NACS charge port and can accept up to 220 kilowatts on a DC fast charger.
Best 3-Row Van: Volkswagen ID.Buzz
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The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is just plain cool. It has an optional two-tone paint job and perfectly pairs retro style with electric minimalist flair. It’s the only electric minivan for sale in the United States. But the vibes don’t come cheap.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S starts at $61,545 and offers a 282-horsepower rear-wheel-drive setup mated to an 86-kWh usable battery pack. Volkswagen also offers an all-wheel-drive variant pushing 335 horsepower. The single motor version is good for an EPA-rated range of 234 miles, and the dual motor manages 231 miles. Read The Reviews
Standard features include power-operated side doors, Park Assist Plus, IQ.Drive (lane centering and adaptive cruise control), wireless CarPlay, and ventilated front seats with a massage function.
The ID.Buzz can accept a peak charge rate of 200 kilowatts. Volkswagen says the electric van can charge from 10 to 80% in just 26 minutes, which is a solid time for a 400V EV. All new ID.Buzzes come with 500kWh of energy on Electrify America and a three-year trial of the charging network’s discounted “Plus” plan.
Best Used 3-Row: Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X has been around for a while. The electric SUV first reached customer hands all the way back in September 2015. The Model X comes with either 5, 6, or 7 seats, and it’s Tesla’s most spacious three-row offering. The Falcon Wing doors make entering and exiting the third row easy.
Given the Tesla’s long time on the market, there are plenty of used offerings floating around the market. A quick scan of online listings reveals over 70 used examples priced at under $25,000.
The Model X tends to be the most problematic Tesla model in terms of reliability, however, so be careful. Some common issues include premature wear of the half-shafts and issues with the hinge mechanism on the doors. To skirt unexpected repair costs, Tesla currently has several certified pre-owned Model Xs for sale in its inventory for under $35,000. Those come with an extended warranty.
Regardless, the newer the Tesla Model X, the better. For instance, the pre-refresh 2020 Long Range models are available around the $30,000-mark and offer 534 horsepower alongside an optimistic EPA-estimated range of 325 miles. 2020 Performances start at a little over $35,000, though they offer 778 horses, delivering a zero-to-sixty time of a mere 2.9 seconds. Related Stories
