Electric cars often outperform their petrol and diesel equivalents on boot space, thanks to flat floors, no bulky engine block and clever underfloor storage. Here are the electric cars with the biggest boot space available in the UK.
Best Electric Cars for Boot Space
Hyundai Ioniq 9
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 offers the largest boot of any electric car currently sold in the UK, with 2,419 litres available fully folded and 338 litres with all three rows of seats in use.
Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 provides 828 litres in seven seat configuration with the third row folded, expanding to a huge 2,393 litres with every seat down, making it one of the most practical seven seat electric SUVs on sale.
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y remains one of the UK’s best selling electric cars, offering 854 litres with the seats up, more than 2,100 litres with them folded, plus a useful 117 litre front boot, or frunk, for charging cables and smaller items.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz stands out for boot space with all seats occupied, offering 1,121 litres even with passengers on board, well ahead of most rivals in this configuration thanks to its van derived proportions.
Electric Car Boot Space Comparison
| Model | Boot Space (Seats Up) | Boot Space (Seats Folded) | Frunk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 338 litres (7 seats) | 2,419 litres | No |
| Kia EV9 | 828 litres | 2,393 litres | No |
| Tesla Model Y | 854 litres | 2,158 litres | 117 litres |
| Volkswagen ID.Buzz | 1,121 litres | N/A | No |
Why Electric Cars Often Have Bigger Boots
- No engine block: the absence of a traditional combustion engine frees up space for a front boot, or frunk, on many models.
- Flat floor design: battery packs mounted low and flat in the floor allow for a wider, more usable rear cargo area.
- Purpose built platforms: EVs designed from the ground up as electric vehicles, rather than adapted from petrol platforms, tend to maximise cargo space more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which electric car has the biggest boot in the UK?
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 currently offers the largest boot of any electric car sold in the UK, at 2,419 litres with all rear seats folded flat.
Do all electric cars have a frunk?
No, only some electric cars, such as the Tesla Model Y, include a front boot, since not every EV platform is designed with the space to accommodate one.
Related reading: comparing running costs too? See our guide on hybrid vs electric car.
Written by the Apriliapartsbuyer editorial team, covering UK electric car buying guides.
