Your Daily Driver Could Soon Be an 'Iron Lung' EV, and It'll Cost You a Fortune
A new wave of electric vehicles is ditching traditional doors for a fully sealed, one-piece chassis inspired by the "iron lung" medical device. While automakers claim this radical design cuts wind drag for longer range, safety regulators are raising alarm over crash escape routes and repair costs that could total more than $10,000. For your wallet, this means that if you're one of the early adopters, you're gambling with expensive insurance premiums and a potential death trap if the battery fails or the car floods. The only "lung" you should be thinking about is your budget, because this "iron lung" EV will suck it dry.