America’s Safest EV
A great deal has been made of EV safety, some of which is damaging and some that is likely not true. Most criticisms concern batteries, especially when they come in contact with some types of water. Data on crashes has much more to do with self-driving systems and less with engines.
EV Safety Plans
A new study analyzes the safest EVs for families, comparing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) in terms of safety and reliability. The rankings were made on a scale from 1 to 100. These measurements were to determine the best EVs for families based on spaciousness, child seat accommodations, and cost-effectiveness.
The No.1 spot went to the Kia EV 9, the South Korean company’s big EV. It carries seven adults and has a range of 304 miles.
KIA EV 9
The Kia EV 9 received a score of 100. The authors wrote, “Leading with versatility, it offers flexible seating for 6 or 7 passengers within its 128 cubic feet of interior space. Priced at $56.3K, the EV9 stands out as one of the only EVs to accommodate four child seats, reinforced by “Good” safety evaluations and setting a new benchmark in EV safety.”
The Kia was followed by the Rivian R15, Nissan Ariya and Mazda CX-90.
EV Objections
These will still need to overcome the most widely held objections to EVs. These are range, number of charging stations, high prices, and tire wear.
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