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  "description": "Top 10 EVs: Least crash-prone and most affordable Photo credit: Yarrrrrbright / Shutterstock.com A new study from Bruning Legal ranks electric vehicles by their crash rate and price, offering a data-driven look at which EVs provide the best value for",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-04-17T16:32:36+00:00",
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  "textContent": "Top 10 EVs: Least crash-prone and most affordable\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Yarrrrrbright / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nA new study from Bruning Legal ranks electric vehicles by their crash rate and price, offering a data-driven look at which EVs provide the best value for safety-conscious shoppers.\n\n\n\nWhat this study measures\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nThe rankings are based on two key factors: the number of crashes per 10,000 vehicles and the vehicle’s starting MSRP.\n\n\n\nHow the rankings were calculated\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nCrash and cost data were normalized, each given equal weight (50/50), and combined into a single composite score for each EV model.\n\n\n\nHyundai Kona Electric\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Hyundai\n\n\n\nScoring 82.09, the Kona Electric ranked first. It combines a low crash rate with a competitive price, making it the study’s safest and most affordable overall pick.\n\n\n\nChevrolet Bolt EV\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nWith a score of 81.59, the Bolt EV places second. Its strong affordability and favorable safety data place it near the top of the rankings.\n\n\n\nFord Mustang Mach-E\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Ford\n\n\n\nEarning a score of 80.52, the Mach-E balances wide appeal, solid safety performance, and pricing that keeps it within reach for many buyers.\n\n\n\nNissan Leaf\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Nissan\n\n\n\nOne of the longest-running EVs in the market, the Leaf scored 76.85. Its low starting price and solid crash record help it secure fourth place.\n\n\n\nVolkswagen ID.4\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Volkswagen\n\n\n\nThe ID.4 earns a score of 76.13, just behind the Leaf. Its balanced safety performance and accessible pricing helped it climb to fifth in the rankings.\n\n\n\nTesla Model Y\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Tesla\n\n\n\nThe Model Y scored 75.58, placing sixth. While not the cheapest in its class, its safety metrics helped it earn a high composite score.\n\n\n\nAudi e-tron\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: VanderWolf Images / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nAudi’s all-electric SUV scored 74.55. Though premium-priced, its strong crash data helped it outperform many other vehicles in its segment.\n\n\n\nTesla Model 3\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Tesla\n\n\n\nScoring 73.83, the Model 3 ranked eighth. Its affordability among Tesla models and solid crash performance placed it in the top ten.\n\n\n\nKia Niro\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Kia\n\n\n\nThe Niro EV earned a composite score of 44.15. It’s among the more affordable options but showed a greater drop in crash performance compared to others ranked higher.\n\n\n\nHyundai Ioniq\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: emirhankaramuk / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nRounding out the top ten with a score of 28.99, the Hyundai Ioniq’s affordability helped it stay on the list, though its safety data pulled the score lower.\n\n\n\nWhat this means for EV buyers\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nDescription: The study offers a reference point for shoppers seeking a balance between cost and crash safety. While it does not cover features or range, it highlights real-world safety value in the EV segment.",
  "title": "The 10 safest EVs you can actually afford in 2025",
  "updatedAt": "2025-04-17T16:32:38+00:00"
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