The talk around the MG Comet EV has centred around safety concerns, given how small the EV is, and how chaotic Indian roads can be. The small size of the vehicle, however, makes one wonder whether it can protect occupants in collisions with larger vehicles, an all too familiar feature of Indian streets. Further, its short wheelbase and small wheels make people debate if the Comet will item on highways or rougher roads. Its proponents say it's safer than it looks because of its advanced safety features and modern construction techniques, but skeptics worry about how it will actually perform in real world crash scenarios. This question also raises other questions regarding road safety in India, adequacy of current safety standards for micro-EVs and the tradeoff between vehicle size, efficiency and safety in urban environments.