EVs score high on safety aspect too

Source:https://www.energybite.co.in/blog-post/evs-score-high-on-safety-aspect-too/

With rising sales of electric vehicles in recent times, it is essential to ponder over the safety aspect of these vehicles. It can be said without doubt that the EVs are safer than the ICE-run vehicles because of a variety of reasons. This has been confirmed in a recent research as well. Nevertheless, it would be better if governments come up with a uniform EV charging standard that can further enhance the safety aspect of these vehicles.

The sale of electric vehicles worldwide has witnessed a significant rise in the recent period. With battery prices falling considerably during the last two to three years, EV sales have rocketed up. And as sales spurt, it becomes incumbent to consider the safety aspect of these green vehicles.

For any electric vehicle to be sold in the market, manufacturers have to comply with certain specific design regulations, majority of which are intended to ensure that their vehicle is safe enough to drive. The good news is that EVs have all the safety features that any fuel-based vehicle can boast off, and even more.

• For any EV to be sold in the market, manufacturers have to comply with certain specific design regulations, majority of which are intended to ensure that their vehicle is safe enough to drive.
• The batteries used in EVs, the lithium-ion batteries, are similar to the rechargeable batteries that are used in mobile phones and laptops that we use in our day-to-day lives.
• According to a recent research, EVs contribute only 2.6 per cent of the total fatal crashes due to fire in comparison to 4.4 per cent of ICE-run vehicles that are involved in similar crashes.

Electric vehicles also have regenerative braking systems which lead to further safety. The batteries used in EVs – lithium-ion batteries – are similar to the rechargeable batteries that are used in mobile phones and laptops that are part of our day-to-day lives. Hundreds of lithium-ion batteries are clubbed together to form a battery pack. An electric vehicle requires multiple lithium-ion battery packs to run. The battery packs are covered with metallic plates to keep these safe from any harmful impact.

In fact, EVs are considered even safer in comparison to vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE). According to a recent research, EVs contribute only 2.6 per cent of the total fatal crashes due to fire in comparison to 4.4 per cent of ICE-run vehicles that are involved in similar accidents. Electric vehicles are also safer than ICE vehicles due to lower flammability of Li-ion batteries. Furthermore, most of the automakers are now shifting to liquid cooling technology to help keep the battery temperature in safe range while the car is in use.

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Though EVs normally require lesser maintenance than an Internal Combustion Engine vehicle, it is advisable for safety purposes. Regular check-ups can detect any defect in the battery pack and prevent the possibility of a mishap. Apart from that, governments need to evolve a uniform EV charging standard which should be made mandatory for all automakers to adhere to. It can go a long way in enhancing the safety aspect of electric vehicles, which are gradually getting more takers in the market.