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Are electric cars safe?

I want to get an electric car for my next vehicle because they’re more environmentally friendly, but I’m also interested in them because of how they seem safer than traditional gas-powered cars. Are electric cars safe?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are a few reasons why an
electric car
is overall going to be very safe to drive.
  • The battery of an electric car is located low in the vehicle, giving it a lower center of gravity and making it less likely to roll or flip in an accident.
  • Gasoline is highly flammable, and fully-electric cars use zero gas.
  • In the event of a crash, the power supply from the high-voltage battery is switched off as soon as the airbags are activated.
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