Are electric estate cars the future of family travel? From Vauxhall to MG, explore the best models on the road.
Despite the SUV and crossover craze across the automotive sector at the moment, there’s a resurgence on the horizon for the estate car but electrified for the new era.
With electric SUVs aplenty, the electric estate is catching the eye for its blend of spaciousness and improved aerodynamic efficiency, which is all-important for extending the all-important EV range.
The current EV market offers very little choice, but there is growth on the horizon. We have a sneak peek into the electric estates which might just redefine family travel, with insights from Electrifying.com and Motorpoint reviews.
Vauxhall
Vauxhall UK has set itself out as being electric first, and the Vauxhall Astra Electric Sports Tourer is symbolic of this. It gives you generous space and the same efficient powertrain as its hatchback counterpart. Sharing its underpinnings with the Peugeot e-308 SW, this model brings Vauxhall’s vision of an electric estate to life.
It’s a direct challenge to conventional estate cars, offering an electric ride without sacrificing any of the practicality or style. It features a 114kW Electric motor with 158PS, a 54kWh battery and a range of 256 miles.
Peugeot
Arriving alongside the Vauxhall, Peugeot’s e-308 SW merges style with sustainability, featuring equivalent battery and motor specifications for an equally impressive range.
The Peugeot e-308 SW offers a stylish design and practical electric motoring with a range of 258 miles. It’s the epitome of French elegance in electric form and it is a little smaller and lighter than many of its competitors, making it great for the UKs roads.
Peugeot also has the 508 SW as a plug-in hybrid version.
Porsche
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is situated towards the luxury end of the market and can be bought for £80,200 and has a range of up to 305 miles. This Porsche offers a high-performance electric estate that blends sportiness with practicality. This is a great vehicle for those seeking luxury and with electric efficiency.
The Porsche Taycan estate offers a thrilling performance, high speed, high comfort and high tech.
MG Motors
The MG 5 SW EV has been the only mainstream electric estate for quite a while. This great electric estate is available for £30,995 and gets you a range of up to 249 miles.
This electric estate car has been leading the revolution since 2020. The vehicle offers exceptional value, range, and space and proves that electric estates are here to stay.
The MG 5 offers a commendable mix of space and value. With a range of 250 miles and a rapid charging time, it sets a high standard for family-friendly electric motoring.
These have been tried and tested by Cleevely Motors in their fleet and their vehicles have run up to 120k, saving the company about half in costs from comparative ICE running. They have great reliability, with almost 50k miles between tyre replacements (when used mainly on motorways,) and state of charge reports show a potential to last over 250-300k miles.
MG5 EV Long Range is the second generation of VWs multi award-winning fully-electric estate car.
Electric Estates coming later
Volkswagen
Expected: 2024, Expected Range: 382 miles.
Volkswagen ID. 7 Estate shifts gear with the ID. 7 Estate, marrying sleek design with impressive range, setting a new standard for electric estates well before its sibling, Skoda, joins the race. Building on the ID. Space Vizzion concept, the ID.7 Tourer is Volkswagen’s sleek vision of an electric future. It promises to be as innovative as it is functional.
BMW
Expected: 2024, Expected Range: 362 miles.
BMW i5 Touring electric venture into the estate world promises the hallmark of luxury and space, expected to mirror the saloon’s performance and range, making family outings more electric than ever.
The electric incarnation of the BMW 5 Series Touring, expected in 2024, promises nearly 350 miles of range and brings electrification to the executive estate segment. It’s poised to continue the 5 Series legacy with a modern electric twist.
Audi
Expected: 2024, Expected Range: 450 miles.
Audi Q6 E-tron’s answer to electric estates, the A6 Avant e-tron, is set to debut with groundbreaking range and charging capabilities, posing a formidable challenge to BMW’s offering.
The long-standing rivalry with BMW’s 5 Series continues into the electric age. With fast charging and a potential range exceeding 400 miles, the A6 Avant e-tron will set new benchmarks for electric estates.
Plug-in Hybrids
If you are looking for a great petrol hybrid then be sure to check out the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports which has great aerodynamic design and fantastic storage space.
Mercedes also has a great lineup of plug-in hybrids with their E-Class and C-Class estates, which have great room in the cabin for passengers and their luggage. They feature plush technology-rich interiors and are great for operating expenses.
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