A new study has uncovered which electric vehicles (EVs) are involved in the most fatal crashes. The Lucid Air tops the list with the highest crash rate despite its low sales, while the Tesla Model 3, although having the most fatal accidents, has a relatively lower crash rate due to its high sales volume. Other models like the Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 also make the list, highlighting concerns about EV safety. The study suggests that features unique to EVs, such as quieter engines and rapid acceleration, might be contributing to these accidents, prompting calls for updated safety measures.
Recently, Levine and Wiss, auto accident attorneys, conducted a study in which they examined the number of electric vehicles that were most frequently searched for and the number of units sold of each model in fatal crashes.
Next, to determine which EVs had the greatest accident rates, the study calculated the crash rate per 10,000 cars sold.
With just 1,949 sales and a collision rate of 51.95 per 10,000 vehicles, the Lucid Air has the highest crash rate. There has also been one fatal crash. With 1,116,300 searches each month, it too has a large search traffic.
With two fatal crashes, a crash rate of 15.55 per 10,000 vehicles, and 37,253 sold, the Volkswagen ID.4 comes in second place. Each month, 392,010 searches are made of it.
With 385 sold, two fatal crashes, and a crash rate of 12.5 per 10,000 cars, the Mazda MX-30 comes in third place. The average monthly search volume is 43,500.
With 23,135 sales and an accident rate of 5.13 per 10,000 vehicles, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been involved in 36 fatal crashes. With 968,790 searches each month, it is quite well-liked.
Due to its high sales volume of 825,225 units, the Tesla Model 3 has the highest number of fatal accidents (147) but a collision rate of 4.87 per 10,000 vehicles. With 10,388,030 searches each month, it is the most searched EV.
Tesla Model S crash rate is 4.3 per 10,000 vehicles, with 69 fatal crashes and 166,705 sold. With 2,675,800 average monthly searches, it is still a highly sought-after model.
The Tesla Model S has sold 166,705 units, has a crash rate of 4.3 per 10,000 vehicles, 69 fatal collisions, and 2,675,800 monthly searches.
427,327 Tesla Model Ys have been sold, and its crash rate is 4.14 per 10,000 cars, including 49 fatal collisions. Every month, 5,430,100 searches are made.
The Hyundai Kona Electric has sold 350,270 units, has a crash rate of 4.13 per 10,000 vehicles, two fatal crashes, and 250,040 searches each month.
With 21 fatal collisions, a crash rate of 2.83 per 10,000 vehicles, and 88,293 sales, the Chevrolet Bolt EV comes in at number nine. Every month, 1,494,710 searches are made on it.
With 62,902 sold, 26 fatal collisions, and 334,860 monthly searches, the Nissan Leaf has a crash rate of 2.49 per 10,000 vehicles.
An automobile accident attorney from Levine and Wiss stated: “The study’s findings reflect our experiences, particularly with the Lucid Air. These vehicles introduce new accident factors like quieter engines and quicker acceleration, necessitating updated safety regulations and legal approaches.”
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