The Tesla Model Y was awarded a five star rating from ANCAP, based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP.
The ratings apply to both basic rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive performance.
The electric crossover received an adult protection rating of 97%, a child protection rating of 89%, a vulnerable pedestrian protection rating of 82% and a safety assist rating of 98%.
The safety support rating is the highest in this category to date, while Model Y’s The adult protection rating is the highest to date according to current 2020-22 rating criteria.
ANCAP praises Tesla for introducing a live driver monitoring system (DMS), which uses cameras to track drivers and detect if they’re distracted.
From 2023, ANCAP will evaluate live DMS functionality against new experimental protocols.
While ANCAP praised the automatic emergency braking system’s ability to detect and respond to pedestrians and cyclists, it recorded Weak and Poor results for rider head protection. The unit rests on the base of the windshield and on the rigid windshield posts.
However, the protection of pedestrians’ legs and pelvis is considered Good.
All Model Y vehicles in Australia come standard with the following safety features:
- AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring
Rear cross traffic alert is not available.
The Model Y’s five-star ratings were announced concurrently with the five-star ratings for two other electric SUVs, Kia Niro and Genesis GV60.
The GV60, a direct competitor to the Model Y, matches Tesla’s child protection rating but receives an adult protection rating of 89%, a vulnerable pedestrian protection rating of 63%, and an adult protection rating of 63%. safety support class is 88%. .
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