Electric or gasoline crossovers — which is safer for the driver.

Some experts claim that electric crossovers and SUVs can be just as safe, if not safer, than their gasoline counterparts. According to IIHS estimates, electric vehicles may even provide better protection during collisions. However, there are certain aspects that need to be studied based on real data, including the impact of weight and quietness on road safety.

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Typically, electric vehicles are 20-50% heavier compared to gasoline ones. The heavier the vehicle, the more it can impact during an accident.

Greater weight also means longer stopping distances in emergency situations.

For example, the new Hummer EV weighs up to 4536 kg, while the heaviest gasoline-powered Hummer is about 1360 kg lighter.

Electric vehicles are also significantly quieter, which can pose additional risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Advantages of electric cars

It is often believed that electric vehicles are more prone to fire than gasoline ones, but this is not the case. Colin Walker, head of the transport department in the UK, noted: 'All available data shows that electric vehicles experience fires much less often than those powered by gasoline.'

Electric cars have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a lower risk of rollover due to a lower center of gravity. This is especially important for crossovers and SUVs, which have a higher seating platform and are therefore more prone to rollovers.

Electric vehicles do not have large gasoline engines in front, which allows for better distribution of crash forces through more effective crumple zones.

Another important advantage is the operation of transmissions in electric vehicles, which can immediately distribute torque, allowing drivers to react more quickly to unexpected situations on the road. Combined with advanced traction control systems and regenerative braking, this enhances the overall safety of electric crossovers and SUVs.