I find it intriguing you call this a small car. Seems like it would be a medium sized car in my part of the world. Minis and Suzuki swifts and the like would considered small cars.

It's a full size car. I'm seeing 5.7-6.3" ground clearance, too, and they can be fitted with 20" wheels which may be the reason for the 6.3" or maybe it goes higher?.

I really do like this car. I just wish I didn't live in fear of being side swiped or rear ended by massive trucks/SUVs. Benefits of living in a rural area with lots of retirees.

Notably we also can get snow that shuts the place down in May/September.

If/when you do buy an EV, check the low temperature battery life.

My EV has a heat pump, but still looses a ton of range under 0F-32F or so (which doesn't matter at all around here). This varies widely from brand to brand.

On the other hand, the traction control is eerily good thanks to the computer controlled throttle and instantaneous response from the motor (it is RWD, not 4WD, and performs close our 4WD RAM on mud that is difficult to walk through)

What if one does not spend most of their time driving on highways near 18 wheelers?

I would rank getting t boned by a pickup truck running a red light or a stop sign much more likely than me getting into it with an 18 wheeler.

Also, the discrepancy between 18 wheeler and individual car (even a large pickup) at highway speeds is so big that trying to mitigate it is pointless.

Also, I would assume the probability of a drunk driver driving a pickup truck is much higher than a drunk driver driving an 18 wheeler.

Semi drivers are also more careful & qualified IMO. Put an 18-30 y/o behind a huge SUV, talking on the phone while driving, and it's a little different situation.

Semi drivers are professionals and held to some standards. Giant pickups are given to 16 year-old boys who murder and get away with it.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/family-of-16-year-old-texas-teen-...