Today’s modern vehicles feel like a huge leap away from classic cars of old, with the introduction of a whole host of modern features varying from driving improvements, to safety technology. Electric vehicles in particular are seeing some impressive improvements in recent years and understandably so. With new technology and new ways of driving, we are becoming more and more conscious of creating a safer environment out on the road. We’re taking a look at some of the modern Electric Vehicle features that are making driving safer.

Smart Battery Management System

The battery in an electric vehicle is understandably one of the most vital parts of the entire system and as a result, good management and maintenance are crucial to a properly functioning vehicle. Smart Battery Management Systems work to safeguard both the battery and the driver by ensuring that the battery is working within safe operating parameters, including its state of health, environmental factors, voltage and data collection. By monitoring all these and more, the Battery Management System can work to ensure that the car’s battery is always able to power the car effectively and safely. It can send reports as to the health and safety of the battery so you can better manage its maintenance and repair, and some systems will even offer fuel gauge integration, protection circuitry, self-charging systems, wireless charging, cell balancing and more. 

Intelligent Cruise Control and Speed Limiters

Intelligent cruise control and speed limiting aren’t just reserved for electric vehicles, however, we are seeing more and more EVs featuring adaptive cruise control as standard or as an add-on. While standard cruise control allows you to set a speed for your car to travel, adaptive cruise control will allow you to set a top speed that you don’t want to surpass and the car will adapt its current speed depending on the surrounding traffic. This kind of technology can help you maintain distance from the car in front, avoid speeding and therefore penalties, and even ensure that you are within the limits for average speed checks. Some systems also note traffic signs and speed limits, notifying you of these changes so you can change your speed accordingly. 

Automatic Emergency Braking

This is another feature that isn’t specifically assigned to electric vehicles, but that is certainly making driving a safer experience for all. Vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking are designed to automatically brake themselves if the driver is unable to react to a potential collision in time to stop it. Some vehicles will apply an emergency brake in stages, while others won’t stop the vehicle completely but will apply the brakes and alert a warning. This particular feature is designed to prevent not only collisions themselves, but the injuries associated with collisions including whiplash. Some automatic braking systems also have pedestrian detection, in which they can also sense other potential collisions including people, cyclists and motorcyclists. 

Blind Spot Monitoring

Sensors and cameras are a staple on a number of modern cars these days and with these additions, it’s easy to better monitor the road and world around us. The blind spots in our cars have always been a dangerous part of driving – without proper checks, those blind spots can lead to accidents and collisions. Blind spot monitoring uses cameras and sensors and will alert if another vehicle or pedestrian is closing in from any angle that may not be visible. This comes in useful when pulling out from a parked position when changing lanes or even turning at junctions.

There are plenty of features on modern cars, especially electric vehicles, that are making driving a much more pleasant and ultimately safe experience. From battery monitoring to collision detection, these features can ensure that you are safe out on the road and that your car remains in top shape. If any of these features or similar seem to be faulty on your existing vehicle, we are on hand to help. We’ll run full diagnostics to get to the root of the problem and offer car repairs that are tailored to you and your vehicle – simply get in touch with a member of our team, today.