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Which EV for babies and children?

Safety ratings and interior rear seat dimensions

Euro NCAP safety ratings,

Euro NCAP safety ratings

Five-star and % performance rating system

Ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP, a European voluntary non-profit programme. They help consumers compare vehicles and identify the safest choice for their needs. 4 star indicates overall good performance in crash protection (5 star is excellent) and that additional crash avoidance technology may be present (5 star cars have comprehensive and robust technology).

Child Occupant Protection Assessment,

Child Occupant Protection Assessment

Crash test performance & safety equipment

These tests look at the car’s ability to accommodate child restraints, how these perform in front and side impacts, and the availability of provisions for the safe transport of children. For demo purposes only, we settled our pink pig into a R129 compliant Maxi-Cosi Mica Pro Eco which is suitable for children from birth to 4 years. As a Group 0 and 1 child seat it offers forward and rear facing positions plus a swivel function.

Fiat 500,

Fiat 500

4*/80% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

The most practical of the 3-door hatches (just for forward-facing). A four-seater with isofix available on three seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 115cm with flat seat bases.

Renault Zoe,

Renault Zoe

5*/80% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door five seater with isofix points on two of the back plus the front passenger seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 124cm and seat bases are flat. Basic models do not have a rear centre headrest but this can be ordered and easily retro-fitted.

Honda e,

Honda e

4*/82% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A roomy 5-door four-seater with isofix points on the two back seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 120cm. The rear seat is completely flat and bench-like in design which is a great base for car seats. Worth checking that the pram fits in the boot.

BMW i3/i3S,

BMW i3/i3S

4*/81% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door four-seater with isofix points on the two back seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 115cm. The rear-hinged doors make rear-facing child seats difficult to access but are brilliant for children and toddlers using forward-facing car seats.

Nissan Leaf second generation,

Nissan Leaf second generation

5*/86% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door five-seater with isofix points on two back and the front passenger seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 124cm and seat bases are flat. Three rear headrests provided as standard. A voluminous boot means the pram will fit too, no problem.

Vauxhall Corsa-E/Peugeot E-208,

Vauxhall Corsa-E/Peugeot E-208

4*/86% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

Awaiting a safety re-rating as an EV. A 5-door five-seater with isofix points on two back and the front passenger seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 122cm and seat bases are flat. Three rear headrests provided as standard.

Hyundai Kona,

Hyundai Kona

5*/85% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

Awaiting a safety re-rating as an EV. A 5-door five-seater with isofix points on the two outer rear seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 129cm. The seat bases are recessed but overall this is the widest of the compact SUVs available. Three rear headrests as standard.

VW ID.3 / Cupra Born,

VW ID.3 / Cupra Born

5*/89% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door five-seater with isofix points on two back and the front passenger seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 128cm. Three rear headrests provided as standard. Seat bases are recessed for comfort but interior space is impressive. As a family car, this is our pick.

Peugeot E-2008,

Peugeot E-2008

5*/84% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door five-seater with isofix points on two back and the front passenger seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 124cm and seat bases are flat. Three rear headrests provided as standard. As a crossover, the bootspace is generous too.

Tesla Model 3,

Tesla Model 3

5*/86% Child Occupant NCAP safety rating

A 5-door five-seater saloon with isofix points on the outer two rear seats. Inside rear door-to-door measures 130cm. Three headrests provided as standard and seat bases are recessed for comfort. The boot is huge but check your pram fits through the hatch.