Safety Cell and Survival Space

A safety cell is the reinforced body structure around occupants. Survival space is the usable volume that remains when the cell limits collapse and intrusion in a crash.

Structure

Load paths Crash Load Path direct forces, while the crash pulse Crash Pulse describes deceleration and Passenger-Compartment Intrusion measures lost space. In an EV, the floor and battery enclosure can affect load transfer. See Structural Safety Systems for the complete system.