Kinetic Energy = .5 * mass * velocity^2 EVs are a lot heavier, so it makes sense that the energy dissapated during a collition will be higher, resulting in mor

Kinetic Energy = .5 * mass * velocity^2 EVs are a lot heavier, so it makes sense that the energy dissapated during a collition will be higher, resulting in more damage. If the battery pack is damaged, that can be a very expensive repair, likely totalling the vehicle.