Euro NCAP: 5 stars for the Tesla Model Y

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Recently, the Tesla Model Ythe world's best-selling electric car, has undergone a safety test to determine how safe it is for drivers and passengers. But also for users that the electric vehicle may encounter along the way. The tests were carried out by the international body Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program), based in Brussels. The Tesla Model Y was confronted with a number of situations that could jeopardise passenger safety.

It could be a collision with another vehicle, or a pedestrian crossing the road at the last moment. Or even a line following that keeps you on the road. All these tests were passed with flying colours. The Tesla Model Y SUV gets a 5-star rating, with percentages approaching 100 %! That makes it one of the best Electric SUVs that you will find on the market, with three record percentages for all vehicles that have undergone the various crash tests.

In other words, all the safety tests were carried out on the standard model. But it's also suitable for all the upgrades you can add when you buy your Tesla electric car.

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Tesla's Model Y: optimum protection for adults?

If you're looking for a car that will protect you and your front passenger. One that will ensure that none of your sensitive or vital body parts are too badly affected in an impact. The Tesla Model Y delivers.

According to Euro NCAP, the electric SUV scores a score of 97 % for adult protectionA score that was not achieved by any of the other cars tested. The Tesla Model Y shows that in the event of an accident, several airbags will be triggered. These include the front airbags, which protect your head in the event of a frontal impact, and the side airbags, which prevent any possible impact between your body and the car doors. There is also a central airbag, whose role is to protect the two front-seat passengers from bumping into each other and injuring each other.

Thanks to all its airbags, your head and neck will be safe. What's more, this model has an advanced eCall system that will automatically call emergency numbers in the event of an accident so that they can get there and rescue you as quickly as possible.

Is Tesla also keeping your children safe?

Your children will also be protected by the various safety features of this model Tesla electric. A crash test was carried out, taking into account the fact that children aged 6 and 10 were inside the car. electric vehicle, with a score of 87 %. Whether it's a frontal or side impact, your child's head and thorax won't be exposed to too much force. The seatbelts will provide good support and side airbags will be deployed depending on where the car is hit.

What's more, the two rear side seats are equipped with ISOFIX and i-Size, a safety device for attaching child seats to the rear of your car. This ensures optimum safety if you need to fit child seats or booster cushions so that the seatbelt is adjusted to your child's size. So you can be sure of the safety of your whole family if you put your trust in this electric SUV for all your family journeys.

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Tesla Model Y protects road users

The Tesla Model Y has also been designed to protect people on public roadsTesla's electric car has a very high level of safety, whether it's pedestrians or cyclists on the road, day or night. The Tesla electric car has a automatic emergency brakingwith motion detectors. If necessary, it will brake automatically if the driver is unaware of the danger, thus avoiding a potential accident. With a score of 82 %Tesla topped the list of cars tested, with the highest percentage for the safety of surrounding road users.

The Tesla Model Y SUV offers you a safe driving experience

Finally, with a score of 98 %, the Tesla Model Y SUV has a safety aid that will take over if the driver is less attentive on the road. Just as it does for road users, your electric SUV will use its automatic emergency braking system to take cars into account.

This will take into account :

  • a car braking suddenly in front of you
  • a car that can be stopped in the middle of the road
  • if you're turning, a car coming in front of you could cut you off

The electric car also has a line monitoring system. This will ensure that you don't leave the road or cross the centre lines so that you don't overtake in the left-hand lane. It will also look out for cars parked on the side of the road and avoid them if you are too close.

In the event of an impact, your electric car will use its multi-collision system, which will use your braking to avoid further collisions and another accident. Your Tesla Model Y includes a GPS and camera system that will determine the speed limit corresponding to the place where you are driving. The car can then decide for itself to maintain a certain speed to ensure your safety.

With a new very high score, Euro NCAP has once again shown that the Tesla Model y is one of the most reliable electric cars in terms of safety. Both for those taking the car and those around them.

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