What Is a Frunk?

Lauren Swift 05/13/2026 2:00pm

The term “frunk” blends the words “front” and “trunk” to describe a storage compartment under a vehicle’s hood. Frunks are most often associated with electric vehicles (EVs), which lack a large internal-combustion engine at the front of the vehicle, allowing designers to use some of that space for storage. Though frunks are most commonly found in EVs, they can also appear in vehicles with rear-engine or mid-engine layouts, such as some Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette models. Storage capacity varies by vehicle, but frunks are usually smaller than traditional rear trunks.

Lauren Swift

Lauren Swift is Senior Editor with Kelley Blue Book’s Digital Operations team, where she creates multimedia automotive content. Prior to her current role, she was a contributing writer and editor for national publications including U.S. News & World Report, USA Today Blueprint, and Consumer Affairs. Lauren began her career as a freelance writer and editor. She then transitioned into a role as a senior editor for a marketing and SEO agency, where she worked on strategic blogging and SEO campaigns. She is also a dedicated creative writer and has edited and contributed to numerous literary magazines. She’s committed to developing sharp, informative, and creative automotive content that’s for humans, by humans. In her free time, you can find her making crochet masterpieces and pretending she’s a contestant on baking competition shows.

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