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Can I get electrocuted by my electric car?
I was always taught to keep electronics away from water to avoid getting electrocuted. How then are electric cars safe to drive in the rain? And are there any other ways of getting electrocuted by my electric car?
Andrew Koole · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Safety first is a good motto to live by. Thankfully for you, when it comes to your electric car, it’s next to impossible to get electrocuted from it, even if it comes in contact with water.
Whether you’re driving or recharging, advanced safety tech protects you from any chance of getting electrocuted.
These systems used sensors and circuit breakers to detect any interruption or faults in the connection between your charger and your car, the car’s battery and its motors, or any other connection in the vehicle, and the flow of energy will instantly stop.
All the electronic components of your vehicle are also protected by the body and underbody to keep moisture and debris from coming in contact with them while you’re driving.
On top of that, EV powertrains are designed with accidents in mind. If you end up in a car accident, your car will automatically disconnect from its battery, cutting off any source of electric power.
Of course, being electrocuted is only one way of getting hurt in a car accident, and although EVs tend to be safer, they aren’t crash-proof. So you’ll want to make sure your car insurance covers you for all the worst-case scenarios.
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