Lucas Cochrane
27 May 2026With the current state of British roads, we’ve all found ourselves dodging, hitting and occasionally falling into potholes left right and centre.
With no signs of things getting better on our crater-ridden roads, we came up with a list of EVs that offer the best chances of making your drive that little bit smoother.
The EQS has a few tricks up its sleeve to make it one of the most cossetting cars out there. Starting with, of course, the suspension. The air-filled suspension on the EQS SUV can adjust how firm or soft it is on the go, as well as offering height adjustment so that you can more easily get things out of the boot or in case you want some extra ground clearance.
It’s also got a long wheelbase (that’s the distance between the front and rear axles), which helps it remain more level when going over bumps. There’s heavy sound deadening, heated, cooled and ventilated seats along with double glazed windows available. That way, you can barely hear anything as you flatten the bumps ahead.
The Spectre is the most luxurious EV money can buy. From the classic lambswool carpets to the star-lit headliner. You get all of the comfort-enhancing features the EQS SUV offers but with extra 'waftability'.
Inside, you could hear a pin drop at 100mph so it’s safe to say that the Spectre eats potholes for breakfast. The dashboard alone took two years and 10,000 hours to develop. Prices start from £350,000 which is unattainable for most. But you do get a free umbrella hidden in the door so - bargain! Right? Well, Skoda does that, too, but you know... It's a Rolls-Royce and we want one.
The EV9 is excellent if your priority is space and comfort. It’s one of the longest cars you’ll see on British roads, measuring in at 5.01m. That means you get a long wheelbase and great suspension for absorbing bumps. Don't be put off by the lack of air suspension, either. The standard suspension on the EV9 is super controlled and cushy, so it actually feels like it has floaty air suspension, even though it doesn't.
There’s plenty of space, too. You can seat up to seven and still have 300-litres of space in the boot, as well as 90 litres in the front storage compartment. All seven of you will ride in comfort with minimal noise at motorway speeds, and there are power sockets everywhere for everything from iPads to microwaves. It truly is an ultra comfy family wagon.
We’ve got a lot of love for Skoda, particularly the Enyaq. It’s currently the largest car Skoda offers in the UK but will soon be complemented by the Peaq, (which we hope will be just as, if not more comfortable). The Enyaq is just all-round excellent, with great efficiency and super practical seating and boot space.
It may have been around since 2021, but the Enyaq still holds pace with, and surpasses many of its newer rivals. Ginny even went so far as to describe the ride as ‘plush and regal’. So you know it has to be good.
Returning to something a little more traditional and lower to the ground, the Volkswagen ID.7 is a tremendously comfy saloon. Tweaked parts connecting the suspension to the body greatly improve noise and smoothness compared to other ID models and it handles with awesome composure.
It's also nice and practical with a large hatchback boot (you can always go for the Tourer if you need even more boot space), and plenty of seating space. The interior has been greatly upgraded over VWs of the recent past with excellent material choices and construction. There’s active chassis control and massaging front seats as the cherry on top too, and our editor, Vicky, is still a bit besotted with the ID.7 purely because she rates it as one of the comfiest EVs on sale.
For the urban dwellers among us, driving something as large a big SUV can be a little impractical when it comes to those tight car parks and packed school-run roads. So, what if you want something just as soft and comfy, but half as big? Enter the Citroen e-C3.
It’s only just over 4.0-metre long, but is taller than your average hatchback thanks to its SUV-esque design. That also means it has a slightly higher ride height and more suspension travel. Combine that with its soft springs and Citroen’s own ‘Advanced Comfort’ suspension system and you get what we dubbed ‘a lovely, squidgy ride’. Plus, it's small enough that you could probably weave around the potholes without leaving your lane!
There you have it, then. Whether you want to skip over the holes or simply roll them flat, there’s a comfy EV on this list for you. With options ranging from £22,000 to £350,000+, there's something for every budget too.
Say goodbye to those chiropractor bills, and buy yourself a super-comfy electric car.
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