The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has added three electric cars to its Top Safety Pick+ list for 2023: Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Lexus RZ 450e. What stands out this year is the focus on night-time pedestrian safety, aligning with increased rates of pedestrian accidents after dark.
The GV70 is built on the same architecture as its gas-powered version
These vehicles underwent extensive tests for crash protection and crash prevention tech. Both Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RZ 450e achieved “superior ratings” in vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash tests in low-light conditions, while the Genesis Electrified GV70 followed closely with an “advanced rating.”
Interestingly, the GV70 is built on the same architecture as its gas-powered version, not the Electric-Global Modular Architecture (E-GMP) that underpins the Ioniq 6. This design choice didn’t impact its safety, with the GV70 also noted for having the best headlights among the three.
IIHS President David Harkey stressed the importance of comprehensive front crash prevention systems in these electric cars, both for day and night, saying, “Night-time pedestrian safety is a growing concern.” The inclusion of low-light safety measures in these vehicles depicts an industry shift towards more holistic road safety. It also serves as a crucial step toward the IIHS’s aim for zero traffic fatalities.
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