> Rather than a distinct floor component, the Fathom’s interior parts mount directly to the top of the structural battery.

I'm looking forward to the IIHS test results.

Most EV's use a structural battery like this either for frames or direct attachments. Go have a look at some EURO NCAP testing of Chinese EV's

Safety asides it sounds like they build the car like a phone, so probably the repairs cost would be more expensive in the long run