A new study has found the safest electric models, based on the number that have been involved in accidents since they first launched.
Whilst cold temperatures and shorter daylight hours mean that some motorists can feel nervous getting behind the wheel during the autumn and winter months, many of the latest electric models are full of driver assistance technology that can help occupants avoid crashes.
According to a study by the Canadian barristers and solicitors Affinity Law, the safest electric car is the Ford Mustang Mach-E, with just three in every 10,000 having been involved in a collision.
The first electric model to bear the popular Mustang name, the Mach-E is undoubtedly a controversial car for many, but also particularly safe. In 2021, the vehicle safety testing organisation Euro NCAP gave the Ford a five-star safety rating, including an impressive adult occupant score of 92 percent.
In addition, the road safety organisation particularly praised the many driver assistance features, including autonomous emergency braking, which automatically applies the brakes if the car thinks it is about to hit another vehicle.
Another particularly safe electric vehicle in Affinity Law’s study was the second-generation Subaru XV Crosstrek, a rugged crossover built between 2017 and 2023.
According to the law firm, just 40 accidents took place involving an XV Crosstrek, despite the model’s impressive track record of more than than 1.1 million sold.
As a result, only 3.62 per 10,000 examples of the Subaru have been involved in an accident, with Euro NCAP highlighting that the emergency braking system works well at all speeds.
Finally, Affinity Law also praised the Volkswagen ID4 as being a particularly safe choice for electric vehicle buyers, with just 7.13 per 10,000 examples recorded as having been in an accident.
One of the largest models in the German brand’s ever-increasing electric sub-brand, the Volkswagen ID4 offers plenty of space for rear occupants and a maximum range of 328 miles per charge.
Whilst Euro NCAP’s test particularly praised the ID4’s ability to protect occupants in a collision, the model also received full marks for its driver status monitoring, helping to warn distracted or drowsy motorists.
