Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] University of Nebraska Lincoln crashed Rivian R1T through typical highway guardrail.
The Real Reason Guardrails Can't Stop EVs in a Crash
16 Jul 2025 | Abstracted from The Drive
"The reality is, weight alone can’t explain it. Generally speaking, yes, vehicles have been getting heavier...EVs like the Rivian R1T, the GMC Hummer EV, and the Tesla Cybertruck aren't that much heavier than some well-optioned heavy-duty pickups
"...the issue is really twofold...barriers only work if they’re able to absorb the energy from an impact, they're engineered to take those hits where most of a car's energy is concentrated..."
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