Mercedes-Benz recently took a significant step in addressing concerns about the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) by conducting a unique and realistic crash test.
In this groundbreaking test, two of their electric vehicles, the EQA and EQS SUVs, were deliberately crashed into each other in a head-on collision scenario.
What makes this test so distinctive is that it doesn’t follow the usual New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests, which are often less severe.
The critical feature of this test was the 50 percent overlap, meaning that the two vehicles didn’t collide directly head-on but at an angle.
This is essential because real-world accidents often involve such oblique angles, and the test aimed to replicate these scenarios more accurately.
Both vehicles were traveling at a speed of about 34.7 mph (56 km/h) when they collided. This collision test allowed Mercedes-Benz to gather valuable data about how these electric vehicles perform in a more lifelike crash scenario, particularly focusing on safety aspects.
This kind of real-world testing is vital to ensure the ongoing development and improvement of EV safety features, ultimately building trust in these cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation.
