Best Dog Friendly Electric Cars

Best Dog Friendly Electric Cars – 10 Best Electric Cars for Dog Owners 2023 Tired of working like a dog to find the perfect electric vehicle for you and your furry friend? We have listed the best models with the help of the charity Dogs Trust

When looking for the perfect electric car for you and your dog, it can sometimes feel like you’re barking up the wrong tree. With so many options and very little information or advice to follow, you’re probably looking for someone to throw you a bone, especially considering that over a third of UK households have a furry four-legged family member.

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Luckily, we’ve teamed up with the Dogs Trust here, along with sister publication Auto Express, to find out which are the best electric cars for dog owners.

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Dom Burke, Head of Behavior at Dogs Trust, explains that “car travel is not something a dog naturally experiences. There are lots of crazy sounds [and] vibrations.” With this in mind, the quietness and smoothness of an electric propeller is sure to provide a much more relaxing experience for your canine companion.

Of course, electric cars come in all shapes and sizes; According to Deputy Director of Dogs Trust Manchester, Rebecca Smith, “when people are sitting in a car, they feel comfortable if they can stretch their legs and move their arms. Also, a dog should be fine as long as it has something to lie down on”. and room to turn around and get comfortable.”

However, there are still many things to consider: will the dog carrier fit in the trunk? Is my car low enough for my dog to get in and out of? What are the advantages of dog mode cars?

In this top 10 list, we’ve selected the best electric cars for Fido, all with one or more useful dog-centric features to ensure you and your pup never end up with a “eater” on the road.

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The Tesla Model Y is the best selling electric car in the UK and we think it’s also the best on our list of the best electric cars for dog owners. With a large rear trunk and a decent-sized compartment perfect for storing dog leashes, what really sets the Model Y (and all Teslas) apart is the dog way. This allows you to set the temperature in the cabin, then lock the car and drive away with your dog comfortably relaxed inside. You don’t have to worry about dog walkers needlessly entering your car to rescue your dog; The Y’s large 15-inch touchscreen displays beautiful graphics that let you know the temperature is right and you’ll be back soon, a great feature for busy owners.

The Skoda Octavia was rated the best car for dog owners by our sister publication Auto Express, but what if you’re looking for something with a zero-emissions powertrain? Well, its electric sibling Škoda Enyaq SUV is a good alternative. Not only does it have a massive boot and plenty of Škoda’s ‘simply clever’ features, the Enyaq is also available with the same Škoda dog harness as the Octavia. Enyaq 80 models with a large battery have a maximum range of 339 miles, which is ideal if you want to take your dog on holiday.

If you have a big dog but a tight budget, the Citroen e-Berlingo might be a good choice for you. The van-based MPV has a staggering 775 liters of boot space in normal form, with the larger XL model increasing to more than 1,000 liters with five of the seven seats in place. While many cars with such large trunks are SUVs, the e-Berlingo has a more traditional height, which means smaller and/or less mobile dogs can get into it more easily. Citroën’s air-bag suspension should be comforting for nervous individuals, and the interior, full of hard plastics, is sure to stand the test of time, even if it doesn’t feel the most luxurious.

A Greyhound in the middle of the Saint Bernard pack, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the best car to take your dog to the races, that is, the ones you drive. With deft handling that’s comparable even to a 911 sports car and powertrains that range from fast to ballistic, Porsche’s first electric car is enough to impress even the die-hard petrolhead. Thanks to its bodywork, the Taycan Cross Turismo is practical enough to transport the whole family and pups, and branded dog crates are available if you want to match your dog to your Porsche.

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While we can’t guarantee that your four-legged friend will go crazy over the XC40 Recharge’s sleek, minimalist interior, there are several reasons why choosing Swedish for your next electric vehicle is a smart choice if you own a dog. Like Skoda (above), Volvo makes its own dog collars to keep your pet from wandering around the cabin. The XC40 and its plug-in cousin are also available with a wire-mesh boot partition so your dog won’t think the back seats are a nuisance – no doubt a nuisance while driving.

Another good choice if you want to keep your spending habits on a leash, the MG5 EV is an electric family car that’s the perfect size for owners of small to medium-sized dogs. As with the other non-SUVs on this list, the MG5 has a low loading height (although there is some edge) and with 464 liters of space on offer, there should be plenty of room for the Lassie to do a lovely lie. – Inside. below A range of over 250 miles is impressive for an electric car that starts at just over £30,000, as is MG’s seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, which should help keep the 5 in top condition for years to come. comes Remember, a car is for life, not just for Christmas.

If you have a big dog but are looking for something more stylish than what the Citroen e-Berlingo offers, then the Volkswagen ID retro. Buzz can be a minivan for you and your dog. It is currently only available in a five-seat version; but there is no problem with identification. The Buzz is equipped with a spacious 121-liter trunk, which should be enough to comfortably transport almost any breed of dog. The load limit is quite low, meaning our less mobile four-legged friends can easily fit in, plus the 258-mile range and plenty of standard equipment make it a useful family car.

The Kia Niro EV is an attractive family car in its own right; A competitive offer, elegant technical design, attractive appearance and a seven-year warranty make Kia hard to resist. However, the Niro EV’s spacious 451-litre boot also makes it a good choice for dog owners, especially if they’re not looking for something too big. While many electric cars have stiff suspensions to deal with the extra weight of the batteries, the Niro’s setup is quite flexible, which should make it suitable for even the fussiest of dogs and their owners.

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Let’s face it, electric cars are still quite expensive today. Most models under £30,000 are small city cars that aren’t particularly suitable for dog owners, with the exception of our 2023 car of the year, the MG4. The MG is the size of a Volkswagen Golf, so it’s roomy enough for the whole family, including the dog. It also drives well and is available with a variety of engines depending on your needs and budget; there’s an extended-range version that can travel 323 miles on a charge, as well as a high-performance XPower model that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.

The MINI Electric might seem like an odd choice for a “best car for dog owners” list, especially given that the trunk is big enough to fit a Chihuahua. However, MINI as a brand has partnered with the Dogs Trust to create dog showrooms and various MINI branded dog accessories. If an electric three-door isn’t big enough for your lifestyle, it’s worth noting that a new model is coming soon, as well as an all-electric version of the Countryman SUV.

Hi, I’m Tom Jervis and I’m happy to be the content editor here at. Before joining the team in 2023, I spent time reviewing cars and offering car buying advice on sister site Carbuyer. I also continue to contribute occasionally to AutoExpress magazine, another partner brand. In a past life I worked for the BBC as a reporter and television assistant for the East Anglia regional services and was constantly trying to find car-related stories.