Americans don't want "cramped penalty box sedans". In most other markets, a sedan is classed as a large family car and subcompacts are the norm. The four best-s

Americans don't want "cramped penalty box sedans". In most other markets, a sedan is classed as a large family car and subcompacts are the norm. The four best-selling cars in Europe are the Volkswagen Golf, the Renault Clio, the Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Fiesta. The Japanese market is dominated by tiny Kei cars. For what it's worth, pure EVs make incredibly efficient use of space and feel bigger than they look, largely because of the flat floor and the flexible bulkhead placement. The drivetrain components are so compact that you have a hugely flexible design envelope for the passenger cabin.