The EV Most Likely Have A Fatal Wreck

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Auto companies that make EVs have enough trouble. Concerns about range, the number of charging stations, and retail prices are among the factors. Less important factors are that EVs have less tire life than gas-powered cars and that repair costs are often high.

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Another cost should be factored in: the likelihood that one EV model is more likely to be involved in an accident than others. According to a new study by The Barnes Firm, the EV most likely to be in an accident is the Nissan Leaf.

The study was based on fatal crashes by model from 2019 through 2023. Additionally, total sales for 2023 were a factor. Total accidents were compared to total sales to get “crashes per 1,000 vehicles.” The authors reported, “The Nissan Leaf recorded the highest accident rate with a total of 26 fatal crashes in the past 5 years. Despite its popularity, the number of crashes per unit sold positions it at the top of the list.” The Leaf’s ratio was 2.16 per thousand.

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The lowest score went to the Hyundai Kona Electric at .03 crashes per 1,000.

Nissan’s base EV, the Leaf, retails for $28,040. The most expensive model is the Leaf SV Plus, which costs $36,190. The estimated maximum range is 212 miles, which is fairly short by industry standards.

People now have one more metric to consider when purchasing an EV: how likely are the cars to kill someone?