For tall drivers, shopping for an can quickly turn into a guessing game that spec sheets do not always solve. One 6-foot-5 buyer’s candid walkthrough of today’s most popular EV crossovers on the subreddit shows why.
Here’s what to know
The post came from a shopper who said they are 6-foot-5 with a 38-inch inseam. After climbing into several popular EVs and taking a couple for test drives, they said the in-person experience led them to a simple conclusion about one category.
“Long story short, I won’t be getting a crossover after going in person unfortunately,” they concluded.
There were some better options in the SUV space. The clearest winner for them was the Volkswagen ID.4, which they said paired “good visibility” with enough room around the center console for their legs to spread comfortably. They did note, however, that there was almost no backseat left.
They found positives in the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 as well, but with tradeoffs. The Tesla had strong headroom and visibility, yet still felt tight because of the console, while the Ioniq 5 offered more legroom even though “the head room was pretty sub par and the visibility out of the front was bad.”
At the other end, the Ford Mustang Mach-E drew the harshest reaction because of what the poster described as the “lowest roofline in person,” plus visibility issues caused by the screen and rearview mirror. The Kia EV9 stood apart mainly because of its size, with the poster saying they fit “perfectly” in it.
More background
Official dimensions can tell buyers how much front headroom or legroom a vehicle offers, but they do not indicate whether a roofline slopes too sharply, whether a mirror blocks sightlines, or whether a center console makes a long commute uncomfortable.
That question of fit is especially important for EV shoppers, since many of the market’s most popular battery-powered family vehicles are crossovers.
For households that do find an EV that works, the savings can be significant. Compared with a similar gas-powered SUV or truck, many EV owners can save on fuel while also avoiding oil changes and reducing routine wear on brake components.
The discussion did not stay focused only on crossovers. Several commenters pointed tall shoppers toward the Ford F-150 Lightning, suggesting that an electric pickup may make more sense than a compact or midsize SUV.
“6’4″ – F150 Lightning has lots of space,” a user . “I’ve done 2 x 1000 miles (each way) road trips and it was great for long distance.”
What can be done?
The thread repeatedly returned to the importance of trying the fit in person. A model that appears roomy on paper may still fall short when it comes to visibility or driving position.
There are also adjustments drivers can make to enhance comfort and address some of the dings the original poster documented. Commenters came to the defense of the Ioniq 6, including a .
“6’5, 210, 36 inseam,” another commenter . “Probably the seat was lifted too high. I had to spend some time to figure out how to adjust it.”
There were other options for the OP. The Blazer EV, Rivian R2, and Lyriq were other vehicles that viewers urged them to try.