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The modern electric car market dates only to 2008, when the rarefied Tesla Roadster debuted, followed by the Nissan Leaf (2010), and then two years later the bigger and more luxurious Tesla Model S. While there were some more obscure choices, too, the EV buyer didn’t have too many options—and there was virtually nothing for larger families.

That’s all changed now. The toughest category to conquer, considering the challenges of battery power, is one of the most popular—the three-row SUV. There are now more than 10 of them on the market, or soon to be so. Here’s a rundown:

KIA EV9 AND HYUNDAI IONIQ 9

The Hyundai, shown in concept form, is likely coming as a 2025 model, with pricing starting between $50,000 and $60,000. It rides on the E-GMP platform that both Hyundai and Kia will use for their new EVs, and the target range is around 300 miles. It may have the same basic EV architecture as the existing Kia EV9, which is available now and selling well. The EV9 (starting at $54,900) is available with both 76.1- and 99.8-kilowatt-hour battery packs (the latter yielding 304 miles). Both vehicles have innovative interior design and highly usable third rows.

VOLVO EX90

Appearing as a 2025 model, expect the sevenpassenger EX90 to be ultra safe, remarkably quiet, nicely appointed and smooth riding via air suspension. Range will be up to 308 miles. And with twin motors there should be 402 horsepower (standard) or 510 (performance model), the latter offering zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. Early reports on the third row are encouraging. Pricing starts at $79,995.

LUCID GRAVITY

The 2025 SUV could be the savior of this technologically impressive start-up company. Lucid’s Air high-performance sedan uses space brilliantly, and the third row in the Gravity reportedly handles adults quite well. The numbers are certainly stellar: seating for up to seven, up to 440 miles of range, zero to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, up to 800 horsepower at peak. The price starts under $80,000.

TESLA MODEL Y

This is an international bestseller because of its huge performance, on-board tech and usability. The third row is a bit of an afterthought, though, and is a $2,500 option. It’s best for compliant children, so something else might be better if you plan on moving more than five people regularly.

VW ID. BUZZ

Though not technically an SUV (more of a minivan, and a descendant of the much-loved Microbus) the 2025 Buzz is hotly anticipated and already quite established in Europe, where there are commercial versions available. There will be rear-and all-wheeldrive versions of this long-wheelbase, three-row model and range of about 260 miles. The styling is retro, and cute as can be. Expect pricing to start around $50,000.