Safety of electric cars

When choosing a car, we always consider not only its condition, appearance, or power but also its safety. After all, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our loved ones and ourselves. Therefore, in newly purchased electric vehicles, as in any other car, safety becomes the primary design priority for all manufacturers.

Advantages of EV Safety

Electric vehicles are renowned for their exceptional safety features, one of which is a low center of gravity. EVs naturally possess this attribute due to the battery placement at the bottom of the vehicle. A low center of gravity ensures better grip, more balanced weight distribution across the axles, and a safer, more stable driving experience. Additionally, it reduces the risk of rollover during accidents.
EVs lack combustible fuels or other flammable mixtures (heated oil, antifreeze). While lithium-ion batteries are flammable, the liquid electrolyte that stores energy can overheat and burn. However, the risk of danger is significantly lower compared to spilled fuel (gasoline, diesel, or gas) during a collision.

EV Safety Ratings

According to the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), these EVs have been rated as the safest in their class:

1. Tesla Model X
It's no secret that Tesla leads in EV sales, but the "Model X" is considered one of the safest EVs. This large, heavy SUV (five meters long, two meters wide) with substantial power (standard 553 HP) also includes numerous safety features:

1. "Tesla Autopilot" - lane-centering, adaptive cruise control, semi-autonomous navigation, automatic steering, and auto-parking.
2. Front airbags for the driver and passenger, as well as side head/chest/pelvis airbags for all passengers.
3. Automatic emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists.
4. Special city/highway driving modes.
5. Active hood to reduce potential injury to pedestrians or cyclists during a collision.
2. Mercedes EQC
The first fully electric creation from this prestigious German manufacturer. The EQC is considered one of the best EV SUVs. It comes standard with the brand's exceptional 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, the latest MBUX ("Mercedes-Benz User Experience") system, and shares DNA with the GLC. From a safety perspective, it firmly falls into the five-star category.

Top Safety Features

1. Automatic collision avoidance.
2. Perpendicular/parallel parking assistance.
3. Evasive steering assistance – helps perform controlled maneuvers to avoid collisions with crossing pedestrians when such danger is detected.
4. "Pre-safe plus" – automatically flashes headlights, tightens seat belts, and preps for impact when unavoidable danger is detected.
5. Active speed limit assistant – automatically adjusts to speed limits using road sign recognition to prevent over-speeding.

3. Audi E-Tron

Like Mercedes' entry into the EV market with the EQC, Audi launched the luxurious family SUV "E-Tron" the same year.

Despite being relatively new, the "E-Tron" stands out with one significant advantage among competitors. Even in low temperatures, with additional cabin heating systems activated, it maintained almost unchanged performance. During tests, its driving range was reduced by only 10.5%.

More importantly, its array of safety features places it in the five-star category.

Audi Safety Features

1. Autonomous emergency braking.
2. Lane departure warning.
3. Active cruise control.
4. Speed limiter.
5. Electronic stability control.
6. Front, side, and upper airbags.
7. Seat belt tensioning.

If you believe it’s time to replace your old car with a new one, an EV is undoubtedly the way to go. Driving an electric vehicle ensures a safer experience, contributes to technological advancement, and promotes eco-friendliness globally. Experts have no doubt – electric vehicles will play a central role in the future, so why not embrace the future today?