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This is an area where I get pretty excited about EVs. You don't have to hinge a literal block of metal downwards so it doesn't end up in passenger's lap. The sl
by vvanders 9y ago
This is an area where I get pretty excited about EVs. You don't have to hinge a literal block of metal downwards so it doesn't end up in passenger's lap. The sled design provides a ton of lateral rigidity that's hard to match.
It's no wonder that Tesla destroyed the competition on safety. There's also probably still improvements to be made given how new EVs are yet.
- madengr 9y agoYes. My Nissan Leaf has great room. At 6’5”, I have several inches of head room, and can put the seat all the way back with adults behind me.
- protomyth 9y agoWeirdly, the non-electric Smart Car can actually fit some big people, but it does suffer a bit in the gas mileage department. I am enjoying driving a hybrid for the weight distribution the batteries provide. It does help winter driving to have some balance in weight on the back wheels.
- madengr 9y agoCompacts tend to be taller. For some reason, as they make cars longer, they make them shorter. Though my Leaf is still several inches taller than a Volt, with about the same length. The Volt is horrible for leg room.