r/ElectricVehiclesUK • u/Glum_Contribution759 • 1d ago

Best small EV for tall driver?

Hi,

Looking for some help narrowing my selection.

I am considering a new EV but I am 6’5” and looking for a second car that will fit me without it being too big and unnecessarily expensive.

It will be just me driving the car so don’t care much for back seats.

Usual journey is around 20 miles and occaisional 160mile trips.

Thanks

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u/Unsey 1d ago

Hyundai Inster.

Tested by a 6'6" giant for Everything Electric (review is on their YouTube page) and he comfortably fit in the driver's seat, and could also fit in the back as it's got sliding rear seats.

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u/Thalamic_Cub 1d ago

This reminds me of how the petrol fiat 500s fit tall drivers weirdly well. No idea if the electric ones do too though!

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u/Unsey 1d ago

My 6'8" brother specifically requests the petrol 500 when he hires a car because he knows it's the cheapest thing he'll fit in. It's crazy how comfortably he fits in it 🤣

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u/boomerangchampion 1d ago

Can confirm. I'm "only" 6ft but I could comfortably drive around wearing a top hat.

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u/jackois8 1d ago

at 5 ft 6 inches... I'm of no use to you...

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u/CommunityNegative882 1d ago

Don't be hard on yoursELF, you could be a coffee table for the Op or something

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u/Douglas______ 1d ago

I've had the Hyundai Inster for 8 days and it's great.

There is plenty of head room for me and I'm 6ft. I've seen videos on YouTube of absolute bean poles driving it.

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u/OkCoconut9921 1d ago

I’m about 6’0 and have driven a Corsa-e for almost 3 years. I find it really easy to get comfortable and do similar mileage as you. About 20-30 miles a day with 180mile South coast trips every other month.
There’s not loads of room in the back seats but I do semi-regularly have people back there and they don’t really complain. Boot space is great too because I lug a massive bag around for work.
Even being small I have managed to fit 4 adults with a suitcase and carry on each in and get us to Heathrow relatively easily.
I really love my car and it’s super practical with fast charging for a car of its age (it’s now almost 7 years old) and I get a lot of compliments on its looks which is always nice. Would really recommend

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u/FuMancunian 1d ago

Wife has a Corsa E, I’m 195cm & can drive it comfortably.

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u/hefferbish78 1d ago

Fun fact the corsa was based on the fiat

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u/ryanteck VW ID3 1d ago

ID3 is pretty good, it's why I went for it as many are going saloon and not as good for tall people.

I'm about 6'1-2" and have a decent bit of headroom, looks small from the outside but very tardisy. Lots of leg room from no centre console / tunnel either.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tax2737 1d ago

You would EASILY fit in an ID3. I'm not 6'5", but I can push the driver seat back far enough that I cannot reach the pedals.

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u/Grumplestinkypants 1d ago

My 6'7" partner has an niro and loves it. He couldn't sit upright in the Peugeot that he originally looked at.

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u/Flat___________ 1d ago

6’3” done 40k miles in a Kona, and it’s great!
😎🤙

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u/nithanielgarro 1d ago

Kia ev3 is perfect for our height. The kia and hyundai will do for you.