Which electric vehicles has proven themselves to be the safest on the road?

BY YAHYA KARIM

When buying a car, most people consider a number of factors. One of the more important factors people consider, is the safety of the vehicle. In many cases people have never driven that vehicle, or even a vehicle from that specific brand. Safety has become a major concern, especially with the new era of electric vehicles. So which electric vehicle has proven themselves to be the safest on the road?

First of all, there was a study conducted by the Affinity Lawyers over a multi-year period. During this time, they calculated the number of crashes per every 10 thousand cars sold. This ranking provided a clear look into the crash trends of different EV vehicles.

At the top of this list, was the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This vehicle recorded three crashes per every 10 thousand that were sold. Despite the vehicle’s growing popularity over the past couple of years, it has still kept its crash rates extremely low. Making it a great choice for safety conscious drivers.

In second place is the Subaru XV Crosstrek, which is an extremely popular model, having sold over one million units by 2022. This model had 3.62 crashes per every 10 thousand vehicles sold. With only 40 recorded crashes from 2020 to 2022, the Subaru XV Crosstrek proves that buying a popular vehicle does not mean you have to miss out on safety.

Volkswagen’s ID.4 takes third place, recording an impressive 7.13 crashes per every 10 thousand that were sold. The ID.4 that had 28,031 vehicles sold, only recorded two crashes. This makes it a wonderful option for people looking for a safe and reliable EV.

In fourth place, we have the Nissan Leaf. The car only recorded a crash rate of 8.36. Over 150,000 units of this car have been sold, and in that period, 15 crashes happened. While it may not be the safest EV car on the market, it still maintains a strong reputation for being safe and reliable.

Taking the fifth spot is Porsche’s Taycan. 20,533 units sold, and only two crashes recorded, it has a crash rate of 9.73. The Porsche Taycan proves that luxury EV cars can still be a safe option for you and your family.

Rivian’s R1T, takes sixth spot on this list. With 9,900 units sold and one crash, it has an impressive crash rate of 10.10. The Rivian R1T has proved itself to have a promising safety record now, and in the future.

Other models that made the list include: the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which ranked seventh with a crash rate of 11.27, the Tesla Model X in eighth with a rate of 12.42, the Tesla Model Y in ninth at 12.65, and the Tesla Model 3 in tenth with a crash rate of 15.00. While still popular, these models have higher crash rates compared to the top contenders.

As EV vehicles continue to take over the automobile scene, it is important that you choose a safe and reliable vehicle.