VEHICLE FRAME WITH INTEGRAL IMPACT MITIGATION FEATURES

Systems and methods are presented herein for a vehicle frame comprising a first rail member and a second rail member. Each of the first rail member and the second rail member comprise a front rail portion, wherein the front rail portion is configured to provide resistance to deformation to protect a battery pack assembly positioned between the first rail member and the second rail member. Additionally, each of the first rail member and the second rail member comprise a rail portion, wherein the rail portion is structured to mechanically deform when subjected to a threshold impact force.