Body Structure
The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T. The highlighted areas below are made of high-strength steel for occupant protection. Hydraulic and battery-powered hydraulic will cut these metals, just remember to let the tools build pressure and do their job.
Crash Test
Below is the Youtube video of the 2022 Rivian R1T driver-side small overlap front IIHS crash test. It is a top safety pick after Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests.
You can see that the driver’s survival space was maintained well during the test.