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Does stopping distance increase with heavy electric cars?
Are electric cars heavier than their petrol and diesel equivalents? If so does the extra weight mean they take longer to stop? If so is thus a road safety hazard?
Asked on 20 August 2021 by Robert Bolt
Answered by
Russell Campbell
They do weigh more, but their extra weight is low in the chassis and they have uprated brakes. All stop well within what's required by the Highway Code.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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