Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk

Electric cars are no more likely to cause severe injuries to pedestrians than other vehicles. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Electric vehicles pose no more danger to pedestrians than petrol-powered cars, a study has found, even though they are quieter and heavier than their rivals.

Pedestrians should take extra care around SUVs and hybrid cars, however, as the vehicles register significantly higher rates of serious injuries and accidents, respectively.