Are EVs as safe as other cars?
The short answer is yes. All EVs have to go through the same rigorous Euro NCAP safety tests as conventional vehicles and have to adhere to the same strict design and manufacturing regulations. A main safety concern for potential EV owners is what would happen to the lithium-ion battery in an accident and fears of it catching fire. However, the latest generation of EVs are engineered to avoid this very situation.
In the case of Subaru, the all-new Solterra is constructed on the e-Subaru Global Platform which has a low centre of gravity due to the flat battery unit being placed directly beneath the vehicle. The battery itself has been reinforced inside and out to protect it from collisions and uneven road surfaces. High-resistance LLC with low leakage has also been adopted as a precaution against battery coolant leaks along with an innovative heat management system, with heat pump fitted as standard in the Subaru Solterra, to help keep the battery at an ideal temperature for added peace of mind.