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> The insurer notes, though, that the risk of fires in both EVs and combustion vehicles is overstated. Statistically, it found that just five of every 10,000 ve

> The insurer notes, though, that the risk of fires in both EVs and combustion vehicles is overstated. Statistically, it found that just five of every 10,000 vehicles fall victim to fire. > There is one area in which EVs are likelier to cause accidents, and that’s under acceleration. The high, instant torque of electric motors is leading to circumstances in which EV drivers stab the throttle then lift off, sometimes leading to a loss of control and a crash. It also mentions the increasing weight of the vehicles and the resulting increased forces, leading to more damage.

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[1] “The underbody seems to be the Achilles’ heel of electric cars because the battery is not additionally protected there. Drivers should be aware of that,” Michael Pfäffli points out. Manufacturers are called upon not to underestimate the "danger from below" and to ensure adequate protection for example by providing the underbody with a titanium plate or similar high-resistance materials." [1] https://www.axa.ch/de/ueber-axa/medien/medienmitteilungen/aktuelle-medienmitteilungen/20220825-crashtests-2022.html https://www.axa.ch/de/ueber-axa/medien/medienmitteilungen/ak...