Tesla likes to talk about creating some of the safest automobiles on the planet, and there is proof to support this. But is it really the safest car in the production? Let’s dive into the details.
Standard models like the Model 3, Model Y and the Model S have received glowing safety ratings from NHTSA and even Euro NCAP among other rating agencies. Their design also means the battery placement lowers their centres of gravity and their rollover risks are greatly minimised. It’s worth to mention that all cars constructed by Tesla are designed to receive and distribute the energy from the impact in a protected way to safeguard lives.
One area in which Tesla truly stands out is the business’s passive aggressiveness regarding safety through technology. First, the Autopilot is an assortment of sensors, cameras, and AIS that are designed to assist drivers, while the Full Self-Driving FSD relies on the above gadgets. These features do not make the car autonomous but they are capable of reducing on accidents by providing options such as lane understanding, autonomous emergency brake and car avoidance. Other than performance, the updates on Tesla models also make it safer on the road due to continuous upgrade and expansion on the features.
But, who is right, who is wrong when it comes to the “safest car”? The critics have argued that overdependency on ADAS lead to over reliance on the systems thus leading to complacency. Besides, safety in Tesla’s systems also depends on reasonable use, which can hardly be guaranteed at times.
All in all, it can be said that Tesla has definitely set a benchmark for automotive safety with new generation safety features and strengthened structures. Altogether, no car can claim that it is 100% protected against all potential risks, even though Tesla can be regarded as one of the most safe, if only, people use all the systems available in its models, responsibility.