A recent tragic Tesla Model S crash near Houston, Texas, has raised concerns about intense fires associated with some high-profile EV collisions. However, an IIHS spokesman told CR that the safety organization’s crash tests of electric vehicles “have never resulted in a fire or a spike in battery temperature that would indicate the potential for a thermal runaway event.”
The IIHS also has released the findings of a study that compares electric and conventional versions of nine models from 2011 to 2019, looking at collision, property damage liability, and injury insurance claims. This new research shows that driver and passenger injury claims were more than 40 percent lower than for identical conventional models during that period when correcting for miles driven. These findings are similar to a previous report by the organization.
“These results show that consumers don’t have to sacrifice safety when they choose a vehicle that’s cleaner for the environment, and saves them money on fuel and maintenance,” says Chris Harto, CR’s senior sustainability policy analyst.
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