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Peace of mind in an electric car
The electric cars are quieter than petrol or diesel cars, because they don't need a combustion engine to propel the vehicle. Instead, they use an electric motor, which is much quieter when running. What's more, the transmission systems in electric vehicles are less noisy. On the other hand, many electric cars, such as the Tesla Model Y for example, have soundproofed interiors so that you can relax in the vehicle. The quieter the journey, the less stressed your dog will be. Studies have shown that a reduction in the heart rate of dogs of 30 % when they take to the road in an electric car. It has also been observed that the majority of dogs remain in a lying position and are therefore more comfortable in a clean vehicle.
Electric cars have better roadholding
Just like us, dogs also experience the feeling of motion sickness. In fact, owners reported that their dogs suffered from nausea (44 % of dogs observed) when travelling by car. One factor that could help our four-legged friends to be more relaxed is the feeling inside the car. electric car. Firstly, the fact that battery is located in the floor of the vehicle means that its centre of gravity is lower, so the electric vehicle will be more stable.
In addition, electric vehicles, such as the Volvo XC40 ChargingThey have good suspension that absorbs road irregularities, making the ride much more pleasant and suppressing vibrations. After the two 10-minute journeys in a thermal vehicle then in an electric vehicle, 39 % of dogs settled better and 43 % were calmer in electric cars.
Electric car technology thinks of your dogs
Tesla thinks of the drivers of its electric carsbut also to their dogs. Since 2019, the carmaker has added a "dog mode" to all its vehicles. What does this mean? If you're travelling with your dog and need to run a few quick errands, you can leave your dog in complete safety. All you have to do is activate the dog mode and the message "my master will be back soon" will appear on the central screen, along with the temperature inside the cabin. The air conditioning then kicks in to maintain the perfect temperature for the well-being of man's best friend. We hope that this feature will one day be available on all electric car models!
