Tesla Model S was first launched in 2012. Last year, the company released a new Model S, and following its release, Euro NCAP again reviewed the newer model. The 2020-2022 testing protocol focused on evaluating the vehicle’s ability to protect adults, children and vulnerable road users, as well as its proficiency in crash avoidance and other safety assistance features.
Following this test, Model S again received a 5-star safety rating. It also performed in more detailed tests across the board:
- 98% in Safety Assist.
- 91% in Child Occupant Protection.
- 94% in Adult Occupant Protection.
- Maximum points awarded in Far-Side Impact subsection.
- Maximum points awarded in Rescue, Extraction and Post-Crash Safety subsection.
These are the new features that come as a standard for Model S vehicles:
Collision Avoidance Driver Monitoring System: Uses direct monitoring to detect a distracted driver and automatically adjusts the sensitivity of the Forward Collision Warning system to be more reactive.
Advanced Front-Structure Castings: Using our expertise in large castings, we developed an all-new front structure that absorbs maximum energy and reduces occupant acceleration.
Automatic Airbag Suppression: Distinguishes between humans and child-seats in the front passenger seat; if a child seat is detected, the front passenger side airbag is automatically deactivated.
Far-Side Airbag: Provides additional protection during side impacts, particularly when there are two front occupants. This airbag deploys between the front seats to help prevent head injuries that could be caused by occupant-to-occupant contact.
Multi-Collision Braking: Automatically activates the vehicle braking system after a collision to help prevent a secondary impact.
Steering Yoke: The yoke airbag deploys, cushions and restrains the driver without the top section of a traditional steering wheel, while also providing a clear view of the instrument cluster and road ahead. Model S is the first vehicle with a yoke to receive 5 stars from Euro NCAP.
As an electric car, Model 3 does not directly release greenhouse gases. Model 3 scores a near-perfect 9.8/10 in Green NCAP’s greenhouse gas evaluations. In its analysis, Green NCAP considers a vehicle’s energy efficiency, as well as its emission of greenhouse gasses and air pollutants. In Green NCAP’s efficiency test, Model 3 scored a near-perfect 9.6/10, performing well in both warm and cold laboratory tests as well as highway tests.