Sept. 26, 2019—Volvo is teasing that its first electric vehicle, the electric XC40, will be one of the safest vehicles on the road, according to Engadget.
The presence of a battery in the floor of the vehicle helps lower the center of gravity and prevent rollovers, but there's also a new battery structure with a safety cage and crumple zone to protect the lithium-ion cells in the event of a collision.
The automaker has also reinforced the front and back to adapt to the lack of engine and to distribute collision forces away from the cabin.
