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Last updated October 19, 2025 by Mario Christou

Strong and silent: best electric 4x4s of 2025

The term ‘4x4’ is synonymous with high-riding, rugged, mud-wading SUVs. You can put that down to their common trait: four driven wheels, across two axles - aka four wheel drive. But, while you’ll most commonly see cars such as Land Rovers and Toyota Land Cruisers referred to as 4x4s, any vehicle with four-wheel drive fits the description - including electric 4x4s.

There are some classic examples which have been revamped and future-proofed with electric power, and number one on this list should come as no surprise. Just because you want to cut emissions and avoid the petrol pumps doesn’t mean you should compromise on off-road ability, after all.

But there are also some properly road-biased electric 4x4s on sale too, with dinky dimensions and soft suspension to take the strain out of wading through Waitrose car parks and climbing the kerbs outside your local cappuccino joint.

Electric 4x4s don’t have to be particularly tall, and there are a couple of examples on this list which might surprise you. Some use four-wheel drive for its performance benefits, ditching off-road ability to offer supercar-baiting acceleration and cornering ability.

And where four wheel drive was once only available in posh, expensive cars or in borderline agricultural green-lane bashers, the advent of the electric motor has made it accessible in sensible, under-the-radar family cars too.

Our expert reviews team has extensively tested every electric 4x4 on sale in the UK, and put together this list to help you decide which ones are worth paying attention to. If you don’t need four-wheel drive but you still want a high-set driving position, check out the best electric SUVs on sale, or the best 4x4s with a mix of powertrains if you’re not ready to go electric just yet.

Kia EV9
2025
Outstanding EV Award

1. Kia EV9

9/10
Kia EV9 review
Battery range up to 349 miles
Key features: You might scoff at the idea of a posh Kia, but the truth is the EV9 is a fantastic electric 4x4 and can hold its own against the posher brands. It’s enormous and hugely spacious, has an other-worldly design, handy 313-mile range and high-quality cabin. It’s a six- or-seven-seater, too, with 818 litres of boot space with the last row stowed away.

Who is it for?: Large families with teenage children which need seven full-size seats, but want to avoid the typical petrol-SUV running costs.

Why is it number 1?: It’s such a capable all-rounder that the Kia EV9 won the Outstanding EV award in the 2025 Á«»¨Ö±²¥ Car of the Year - and tops this list as a result.

What's good

  • Spacious interior
  • Super-fast charging
  • Electric seven-seater

What’s not so good

  • Not particularly quiet at high speeds
  • Baffling climate screen position
  • Badge snobbery a factor at this price
BMW iX

2. BMW iX

9/10
BMW iX review
Battery range up to 426 miles
Key features: The BMW iX is an even posher SUV than the Kia EV9, with equally outlandish styling - if even more divisive. It’s genuinely fun to drive, hugely comfortable and has a super-posh interior with a 500-litre boot, as well as an impressive 400-mile range, but it’s also very expensive.

Who is it for?: Posh car enthusiasts who want a big, spacious SUV but need to have a premium badge on the bonnet.

Why is it number 2?: The BMW iX has one of the nicest interiors of any SUV on sale, and it’s more fun to drive than most big SUVs.

What's good

  • Heaps of very clever technology
  • Stunning interior design
  • Excellent surround-view camera

What’s not so good

  • It's a really heavy car
  • No storage in the front...
  • ...and alternatives offer more space in the boot
Volvo EX30

3. Volvo EX30

9/10
Volvo EX30 review
Battery range up to 295 miles
Key features: If funky looks are a priority for you, the Volvo EX30 should be high up your list of cars to consider. Its soft suspension means it’s oh-so-comfortable and its minimalist cabin is easy on the eye, while long-range models can go up to 295 miles on a charge. 

Who is it for?: Urban commuting is where the EX30 shines, because it’s the smallest car on this list and irons out bad roads around town.

Why is it number 3?: Its city-friendly size is a double-edged sword, because while it’s easy to manoeuvre and chuck about, there isn’t much back seat or boot space.

What's good

  • Really comfortable
  • Great assistance tech
  • Good value for money

What’s not so good

  • Small boot
  • Tight rear seats
  • All cabin controls run through the touchscreen

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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

4. Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

8/10
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo review
Battery range up to 330 miles
Key features: It may look out of place on this list, but the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo offers a higher riding position than its saloon counterpart in a much more practical - and stylish - estate body with a 446-litre boot. It’s great to drive, comfortable, fast and has a delightful interior, while offering 379 miles of range.

Who is it for?: If a big SUV isn’t your bag but you still want lots of road presence, the Taycan Cross Turismo is a great choice for a small family with a big budget.

Why is it number 4?: It’s by far and away the best car to drive on this list, and the cabin and styling are wonderful, but it’s not as practical as its bigger alternatives.

What's good

  • Nimble to drive
  • Ability to charge rapidly
  • High quality finish inside

What’s not so good

  • Most useful equipment on options list
  • Poor view out the rear window
  • Other Porsches are more exciting
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric

5. Mercedes G-Class Electric

8/10
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric review
Battery range up to 283 miles
Key features: By far the most head-turning car on this list, the G-Class Electric has lost none of the menacing appeal that the diesel or AMG G-Class versions offer. You get loads of room inside and a big 555-litre boot, plus off-road ability that’ll take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You get a 285-mile range from a full battery.

Who is it for?: As a status symbol on the road, the G-Class is almost unmatched, and the Electric version’s rarity almost makes it cooler, to be honest. Great for showing off with a clear conscience.

Why is it number 5?: The G-Class makes for a hugely practical and capable family SUV, but you pay a hefty price for the privilege, and it’s not very efficient. 

What's good

  • Quiet and comfortable on the road
  • Incredibly capable off road
  • Luxurious, spacious interior

What’s not so good

  • Very, very expensive
  • No towing ability
  • Range isn’t fantastic
Polestar 3
2025
Outstanding EV Award
Highly Commended

6. Polestar 3

8/10
Polestar 3 review
Battery range up to 438 miles
Key features: The Polestar 3 is one of the most handsome SUVs you can buy, with an ultra-sleek low roofline and wide stance. The minimalistic interior is stylish and it’s fairly spacious, with a 484-litre boot. The 395-mile range on certain models is very impressive, too, while being great to drive; comfortable and fun.

Who is it for?: People who like going against the grain will love the Polestar 3, because it’s a more interesting choice than the established German or Korean options.

Why is it number 6?: It’s great to drive, even better to look at and practical enough, but the Polestar 3’s SUV alternatives are a smidge more spacious inside.

What's good

  • Classy, high-quality cabin
  • Relaxing to drive
  • Spacious inside

What’s not so good

  • Alternatives have more boot space
  • Too many controls in the infotainment menus
  • Poor over-the-shoulder visibility
Lotus Eletre

7. Lotus Eletre

8/10
Lotus Eletre review
Battery range up to 373 miles
Key features: The enormous, super-powerful Eletre is the biggest car Lotus has ever made, with bold styling, an oh-so-luxurious interior, it’s fun to drive on a good road and it’s also hugely spacious inside. The maximum range of 373 miles is useful, too.

Who is it for?: Sports car enthusiasts who need a practical family car should definitely consider the Lotus Eletre, especially in 900hp Eletre 900 form.

Why is it number 7?: It has an enormous boot and a super-plush interior with a slick infotainment system, but you might struggle to reach that 373-mile claimed range.

What's good

  • Incredibly high-quality interior
  • Rapid infotainment
  • Great to drive

What’s not so good

  • Very inefficient
  • Some annoying assistance tech
  • Aesthetically challenging
Peugeot E-5008

8. Peugeot E-5008

8/10
Peugeot E-5008 review
Battery range up to 414 miles
Key features: If you were to tape-up the E-5008’s badges you’d think it was a much posher, more expensive car than it is. It looks fantastic, with an even more interesting interior design and masses of space inside. It’s a usable seven-seater, too, and offers up to 289 miles of range to a charge - while being comfortable to drive.

Who is it for?: Budget-conscious households with lots of luggage ought to have the E-5008 high up their list of car options, especially if they want something head-turning.

Why is it number 8?: Lots of interior space, great drive comfort and decent range make the E-5008 a good proposition for a family car, but the infotainment is a bit fiddly to use.

What's good

  • Modern, high-tech interior
  • Practical cabin space
  • Comfortable to drive

What’s not so good

  • Only two ISOFIX points
  • Infotainment is a bit clunky
  • Third row is tight
Audi Q4 e-tron

9. Audi Q4 e-tron

8/10
Audi Q4 e-tron review
Battery range up to 337 miles
Key features: The Q4 e-tron is one of the most upmarket-feeling 4x4s of this size you can buy, because Audi has done a good job of making it look premium on the outside and feel posh inside. It’s spacious for five passengers, has a 520-litre boot and offers up to 332 miles to a full battery.

Who is it for?: The Q4 e-tron is a very easy car to drive and it’s at its best in town, so it’s well suited to families with urban commutes.

Why is it number 9?: It’s a solid all-round choice of family car, comfortable in town and at speed, but you’ll have to drive like a saint to match that claimed range.

What's good

  • High-quality interior trims
  • Comfortable and relaxing to drive
  • Really spacious inside

What’s not so good

  • Range could be better
  • Fiddly, touch-sensitive interior controls
  • Cheap-looking rear drum brakes
Volvo EX90

10. Volvo EX90

7/10
Volvo EX90 review
Battery range up to 384 miles
Key features: You can think of the Volvo EX90 as the bigger, more stately and more traditional alternative to the Polestar 3. It’s a seven-seater SUV with handsome styling, a posh interior and comfortable long-distance ability. The lower-power model can travel 375 miles to a charge, and you get 655 litres of boot space with the third row of seats folded.

Who is it for?: The EX90 is a contender for most family-friendly EV, as it’s very pleasant to live with, practical and posh in an understated way.

Why is it number 10?: The EX90 is very refined and a great road trip vehicle, but the infotainment isn’t as slick as in its alternatives and it is rather pricey.

What's good

  • Comfortable and refined
  • Spacious cabin
  • Fantastic safety kit

What’s not so good

  • Very expensive
  • Not all tech is available now
  • Everything goes through the touchscreen

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How to choose the best electric 4x4 for you?

How tough do you need it to be?

For day-to-day security and stability in bad weather conditions then any of the cars on the list will get you where you need to go with ease, so long as the going doesn’t get too rough. If you regularly find yourself driving on country tracks or you have some proper off-roading to do, then you’ll be hard pressed to find a better electric 4x4 than the Mercedes G-Class. There are very few terrains it can’t handle.

Size

Given the depth and breadth of the 4x4 market these days, there’s a car out there to suit everybody’s needs. If you live in town or in a tight rural area, something small such as the Volvo EX30 Cross Country or Audi Q4 e-tron might be ideal. If you need maximum space inside then a Kia EV9 or BMW iX might be the best choices.

Cost

The poshest, biggest electric 4x4s are shockingly expensive, no pun intended. For a fully-equipped Mercedes G-Class Electric in a posh colour you’ll be knocking on for well over £170k, with a top-spec Eletre not far behind. You could buy three Peugeot E-5008s for that much money, with change to spare, and you can’t fit seven people in either the Lotus or Mercedes.

Advice about electric 4x4 cars

Electric 4x4s FAQs

There isn't a scientific definition for what a 4x4 car is, but when people talk about these they generally mean off-road vehicles with four-wheel drive (meaning the engine powers all wheels, rather than just the fronts or the rears). Many SUVs have four-wheel drive, but a 4x4 car is one that's generally considered to be off-road focussed as much as it is on-road focussed.

Four-wheel-drive cars are generally able to put their power down more effectively on road than two-wheel-drive cars. This often improves acceleration times and can aid cornering in the wet, while also bringing benefits if you even need to venture onto a wet, grassy field, for example. Do bear in mind that a car's braking performance isn't improved by a 4x4 system, while what tyres a car has (EG all-weather, winter, mud+snow) often has more of an effect on its ability to drive in slippery conditions than whether it has four-wheel driver.

How long is a piece of string? The amount you will pay to charge any electric car, be it two or four-wheel-drive, depends on how much electricity you are putting into it, and how much that electricity costs. Home charging tends to be cheaper than public charging, so taking an electric car with a 100 kiloWatt hour battery pack, charging this from full to empty at a public charger that costs £0.75 per kWh will cost £75, whereas doing it at home if you pay £0.35 per kWh of electricity will cost £35. Do note charging from 0-100% is almost unheard of, as most people keep their batteries between 20-90% to both stop them running out of charge, and to preserve battery health. Also note that four-wheel-drive electric cars tend to have slightly lower ranges than two-wheel-drive models, as the batteries have to power two motors (one on each axle), and this uses more energy than just turning a single motor. Our guide on how much it costs to charge an electric car has more information.

We're coming back to the length of a piece of string here: it depends how fast the charger is, and how quick a charge the car can accept. Electric 4x4s are, all other things being equal, no faster or slower to charge than any other type of EV. If you have a charger that can deliver electricity at 100kW, and the car can accept that rate of charge, it will theoretically take one hour to go from 0-100%. Do note, though, that EVs tend to slow down the rate of charging as their battery packs near full, while 100kW chargers will not always deliver that speed. For more information, check out our guide on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

Electric 4x4s are still a pretty niche class of car, but given the list above, it's hard not to be swayed by the competencies and appeal offered by the Skoda Enyaq, which is more affordable than many electric cars with four-wheel drive.

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