Audi E-Tron Battery Ejects After an Accident; Is This a New EV Safety Feature?

But, this specific car accident is a unique one since the EV's battery pack was seen getting ejected after the collision.

Now, is this a new EV safety feature or just a coincidence? Here's what happened to the EV car accident.

Audi E-Tron Accident Shows Battery Pack Ejecting!

According to Electrek's latest report, the car crash involving an Audi E-Tron happened in British Columbia.

Videos of the incident circulated on the internet, especially on Reddit.

Reddit user u/iamape2021 posted a video of the accident.

"Crazy accident in garden city in Richmond. Hope no one was hurt," said the Redditor.

The footage shows that the Audi E-Tron collided with a Toyota sedan.

After the collision, it can be seen that the EV's battery pack was ejected. Because of this, the E-Tron didn't catch fire.

Thankfully, the driver of the Audi EV didn't suffer any serious injury. On the other hand, the Toyota sedan driver was sent to the hospital, suffering from minor injuries.

As of writing, Audi hasn't shared any statement regarding the accident. The battery pack's ejection is also unlikely to be a new safety feature of the E-Tron.

This is because the EV battery pack roughly flew out across the other side of the road. You can click this link to see the actual footage.

What Will Happen if Battery Pack Wasn't Ejected?

EV batteries can lead to severe accidents if damaged during car accidents.

They can lead to huge explosions or catch fire. Aside from this, damaged EV batteries can also emit hazards, which can harm people nearby the accident.

These are just some things that might happen if electric vehicles are involved in car crashes.

As of writing, Tesla EV models are usually linked to serious car accidents.

Recently, a Tesla car crashed into a pool. Some people claimed the phantom braking issue caused it.

We also reported that NHTSA decided to investigate multiple Tesla crashes to see if FSD was to blame.

For more news updates about EV crashes and other related stories, keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.