My significant other (unlike you and I, a vocal minivan opponent) has been eyeing the Tesla Model Y which has a 7-seat option for an additional $4,000. We have a blended family with four kids and a slowly dying 2010 Mazda5 with a third row that really chews up storage space, and assume the Y back-back-seats would also be a compromise and meant for people with small, flexible frames. We’d have to upgrade our electrical before considering, but I’ll let you know if I learn anything else!

The propaganda: “Up to Seven Seats… Model Y provides maximum versatility – able to carry 7 passengers and their cargo. Each rear seat folds flat independently, creating flexible storage for skis, furniture, luggage and more. The liftgate opens to a low trunk floor that makes loading and unloading easy and quick.”