Are electric cars safe?
On One Hand: Electric Cars Contain High-Voltage BatteriesElectric cars are powered with high-voltage lithium ion batteries. This raises concern among some users about the potential of being shocked by the battery, the safety of driving the car in the rain and what will happen to the battery in a collision–if it will catch fire or explode.On the Other: Electric Vehicles Are Perfectly SafeElectric cars have a number of safety features to prevent the battery from causing harm to the user, even in the event of a crash. Various safety disconnects will automatically turn off the battery anytime it experiences a surge of current, and all cars also come with manual overrides.Bottom LineAlthough electric vehicles are considered an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, they still must comply with all the safety regulations for road-driven automobiles outlined by the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
