Ten EV Facts

1.  On average, in a crash, EVs suffer 50% more damage than typical gas-powered cars.
2. New EV owners are three times more likely to be in a crash partly because drivers aren’t used to instant torque associated with EVs.
3. One-third of EV accidents involve cyclists and pedestrians, about 1.5 times more than ICE crashes.
4. 47% of EVs involved in high-speed accidents end up being totaled.
5. EVs, on average, are 35% heavier than their ICE counterparts. The added weight puts other road users at risk during an accident.
6. On average, the cost of EV insurance is 27% higher than that of an ICE vehicle.
7. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of motor-vehicle deaths (ICE + EV) in the developed world, with an estimated 46,270 fatalities in 2022. That's 15 911's each year.
8. As of January 2024, there were more than 3.14 million electric cars on the road in the U.S., representing roughly 1.2% of all cars in circulation.
9. Studies show that if you’re involved in a crash with a heavier vehicle, your chance of fatality increases by 47% with every 1,000 pounds of added weight.
10. Electric vehicles run through tires faster than ICE cars. Rivian R1Ts need new tires after as few as 6,000 miles. EV tires are special and cost over $1000 for one set of them.

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