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When we get behind the wheel, we are never safe from an accident, even if we think we are an excellent driver. Because anything can happen on the road, and Road Safety keeps reminding us of this very regularly. But not everyone will be in the same boat. In any case, this explains the study conducted by researchers at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. They analyzed insurance data showing that EV drivers are prone have more accidents than gasoline cars. Indeed, they found that there was a marked increase in the number of accidents when owners switched from thermal cars to electric models. This is despite the fact that motorists are also becoming more involved in accidents when switching from electric cars to petrol. But the increase is more noticeable in the first case. According to the same data, the frequency of claims increases by about 14.3%, and the severity of claims, as measured by the amount due, increases by 14.5%.
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What is the reason?
The researchers responsible for this study note that this increase in the number of incidents is the highest during the first year after purchasing a new electric vehicle, indicating that drivers are gradually adapting to driving this new model. Note that the EVs mentioned are mostly Teslas, which account for a significant proportion of new EVs sold in the United States in particular. But it also applies to France. Although driving an internal combustion vehicle and an electric model may seem similar at first glance, there are fundamental differences. For example, they are often more powerful and accelerate faster than regular gasoline cars. This can increase the risk of an accident by contributing to less careful driving. In addition, more weight Electric cars can cause more damage in accidents due to bulky batteries. Therefore, a parameter that should be taken into account.
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Source: Auto Plus
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