An EV boot is more than a number on a spec sheet. Between the frunk, load sill height and floor shape, the gap between models is enormous. I compared seven models available in Belgium to find out which ones actually swallow your luggage — and which ones just look good on paper.
How many litres do you actually need in an EV boot?
For a typical Belgian family routine (Saturday groceries, pushchair, dog), count on 450 litres minimum. Below that, you're playing Tetris every time you load the car. Above 550 litres, you head to the Belgian Coast for the weekend without stacking bags on the back seat.
"VDA volume" is the standardised measurement used by manufacturers: the boot is filled with 200 ml test blocks. The figure is comparable across models, but it says nothing about the actual shape of the space. A narrow 520-litre boot isn't the same as a wide, flat 520-litre one.
EVs have a structural advantage here. The battery pack integrated into the floor creates a low seating position, which frees up vertical space in the boot. The Skoda Enyaq offers 585 litres versus 521 for the petrol Karoq on a comparable platform — 64 litres gained from the EV architecture alone, with no increase in exterior dimensions. For families, this means a flat, low boot floor with no transmission tunnel bumps. Sliding a pushchair into an Enyaq takes less effort than into a petrol Tucson.
In practice, two cabin suitcases, a soft bag and a folding pushchair fill roughly 350 litres. A Brussels-to-De Panne family trip with a double buggy, parasol, cool box and beach bags? That's 500 litres minimum, or someone holds the cool box on their lap.
Which EVs have the biggest boot in Belgium?
The ID.Buzz crushes the competition with 1,121 litres seats up. Behind it, the Tesla Model Y (854 L + 117 L frunk) and the Citroën ë-Berlingo (775 L) round out the podium.
| Model | Boot (L) | Seats folded (L) | Frunk (L) | Price from (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VW ID.Buzz | 1,121 | 2,205 | — | ~53,000 |
| Tesla Model Y | 854 | 2,158 | 117 | ~44,990 |
| Citroën ë-Berlingo | 775 | 1,414 | — | ~36,500 |
| VW ID.7 Tourer | 605 | 1,714 | — | ~59,990 |
| Skoda Enyaq | 585 | 1,710 | — | ~42,460 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 527 | 1,587 | 57 | ~47,499 |
| Peugeot e-3008 | 520 | 1,482 | — | ~44,990 |
Volumes: manufacturer spec sheets (VDA measurement). Prices: indicative Belgian catalogue prices, June 2026.
Two figures are worth pausing on. The Model Y totals 854 + 117 = 971 litres of combined space, making it the best price-to-volume ratio in the comparison. And the ID.7 Tourer, despite "only" 605 litres in standard configuration, offers 1,714 litres with seats folded — the flattest and longest cargo floor in the group. For transporting skis, boards or 2-metre flat-pack furniture, it's the estate car you need.
Does the frunk replace a proper boot?
No. The Model Y frunk (117 L) fits a gym bag or two shopping bags. The Ioniq 5's (57 L) is smaller still. The frunk is a bonus for charging cables, an umbrella or a handbag. It does not replace a main cargo area.
On my regular Brussels–Namur run via the E411 (a major Belgian motorway connecting Brussels to the Ardennes), I keep the Type 2 cables and a jacket in there. Handy for not rummaging through the boot at every stop, but that's it.
How does boot volume translate to everyday use?
Raw litres don't tell the full story. Three things change the real-world experience: load sill height, whether the floor is flat with seats folded, and width between the wheel arches.
The Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y both offer a nearly flat load floor once the rear seats are folded. Ideal for sliding in flat-pack furniture or a camping mattress. The Enyaq has a slight edge: its load sill sits at roughly 72 cm off the ground, about 3 cm lower than the Model Y. That matters when you're loading 15 kg crates after a run to Colruyt (Belgium's largest discount supermarket chain).
The ID.Buzz goes further. Its floor is flat as standard, the sill is low (66 cm), and the sliding side doors let you load from the side in underground car parks. It's the only EV in the comparison that handles like a proper van. According to Le Moniteur Automobile (test, March 2026), it also scores highest for accessibility with young children.
The Peugeot e-3008 (520 L) makes up for its modest volume with good width between the wheel arches: 1.04 m according to Peugeot. That's enough for two suitcases side by side. The ë-Berlingo, despite its 775 litres, has a weak point: the tailgate opening is narrower than the ID.Buzz's, which makes loading bulky items through the back a tighter fit.
Is the boot enough for a Belgian Coast weekend?
With two adults, two children and standard beach gear (folding pushchair, parasol, cool box, buckets), you need 450 litres minimum. The Model Y, Enyaq and e-3008 all pass easily. The Renault 5 E-Tech (326 L) or Dacia Spring (290 L) won't cut it unless you travel without a pushchair.
For a week-long stay in Blankenberge (a popular seaside town on the Belgian Coast) with suitcases, pushchair and a folding high chair, aim for 550 litres or more. In July 2025, I tested an Enyaq loaded to the brim: two medium suitcases, a folding pushchair, a beach bag and a 28-litre rigid cool box. The boot was 90% full, but everything fit without blocking the rear-view mirror. The ID.Buzz and ë-Berlingo are the most comfortable options for this kind of load.
Boot size and Belgian buyer profiles
The right choice depends on your usage, not the maximum volume.
Brussels family, two children, no garage: the Skoda Enyaq (585 L, ~€42,460) is the best all-rounder. Enough boot for holidays, 4.65 m length manageable for parking in Schaerbeek or Ixelles, and the price stays under €45,000. Compare its total cost of ownership against an equivalent petrol SUV.
Large family, frequent weekends away: the ID.Buzz (1,121 L, ~€53,000) has no real competitor. Sliding doors make life easy in underground car parks, and the cargo space swallows three pushchairs without negotiation. 100% deductible as a company car in Belgium, which dramatically changes the monthly maths.
Company lease: the Tesla Model Y (854 L, ~€44,990). With the ATN (Avantage de Toute Nature / benefit-in-kind tax) at 4% and 100% deductibility for electric company cars, the real cost is around €500/month. For 854 litres of boot and a Supercharger network covering all of Belgium, the ratio is hard to beat.
Tight budget: the Citroën ë-Berlingo (775 L, ~€36,500). Not the most glamorous design in the comparison, but unbeatable in volume per euro. On the second-hand market (2023–2024 models), they're starting to appear under €25,000 with fewer than 40,000 km on the clock.
Le verdict de Christophe F.
My pick for a standard Belgian family: the Skoda Enyaq at €42,460. Enough boot for Coast holidays, compact enough for Brussels, and €10,000 less than the Model Y. For those with the budget, the ID.Buzz is in a league of its own.
