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Will my tall family fit in an EV?

Comparing EVs for size and convenience with 6'5" Matt (driver) and 6' Henry (behind)

Renault Zoe,

Renault Zoe

Headroom: front 965mm rear 890mm

The smallest on our forecourt that the two could fit into and described as a squash and a squeeze! Manual front seat adjustment - forward/back with no rise and fall or adjustable lumbar support.

BMW i3/i3S,

BMW i3/i3S

Headroom: front 970mm rear 920mm

"Do-able" with cut outs in the front seats for a little more legroom in the rear and a square body shape for adequate rear headroom. No lumbar support or powered seat adjustments but a comfortable driving position. Mind your head on the rear door mechanism!

Peugeot e-2008,

Peugeot e-2008

Headroom: front 980mm rear 965mm

Works well for long legs, particularly in the rear. Manually adjusted steering column/seats with no additional lumbar support. The steering wheel is designed to sit in the lap which works well for some and makes for a fun drive but is worth test driving.

Hyundai Kona,

Hyundai Kona

Headroom: front 1012mm rear 945mm

Better for headroom than legroom in the rear but still worked for both Matt and Henry. Premium SE spec has powered seat adjustment and lumbar support.

Nissan Leaf second generation,

Nissan Leaf second generation

Headroom: front 1040mm rear 915mm

Headroom is great for the driver, although it is worth checking that the driving position works for you. Henry adopted a teenage slouch in the back. No additional lumbar support and manually adjusted seats/steering column.

VW ID.3 / Cupra Born,

VW ID.3 / Cupra Born

Headroom: front 1024mm rear 956mm

Great for headroom with legroom a little short of amazing, but for size of vehicle the interior space is generous. Max and Tour / V3 specs include adjustable lumbar support.

VW ID.4 / Audi Q4 e-tron,

VW ID.4 / Audi Q4 e-tron

Headroom: front 1066mm rear 979mm

Roomy in all directions and the favourite of both Matt and Henry. A Max spec includes powered memory seats and adjustable lumbar support.

Ford Mustang Mach-E,

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Headroom: front 1252mm rear 950mm

Headroom and legroom both good in these models with the tech pack/AWD models offering powered memory seats and adjustable lumbar support. Comfortable driving position.

Tesla Model 3,

Tesla Model 3

Headroom: front 1024mm rear 958mm

Great head and legroom with powered memory seats, steering wheel adjustment and lumbar support. As saloons these sit lower to the floor which some prefer (including Matt).