Study Reveals Electric Vehicles Pose Higher Risk to Pedestrians
Research shows electric and hybrid cars are twice as likely to hit pedestrians compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, especially in urban areas.
Overview
- Electric cars have a pedestrian casualty rate of 5.16 per 100 million miles, compared to 2.4 for petrol and diesel vehicles.
- The quieter engines of electric vehicles are a significant factor in the increased risk.
- Urban areas see a threefold higher risk of pedestrian accidents with electric cars than rural areas.
- Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death for children and young people, with one in four road traffic deaths being pedestrians.
- Governments are urged to implement safety measures as they phase out fossil-fuel vehicles.