Tesla vehicles are designed with rigid frames and large crumple zones. The result is a lower risk of occupant injury in a crash. Battery packs are designed to help prevent fire—and are eight-times less likely to catch fire than gas-powered vehicles.¹
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Less Likely to Catch Fire Than Gas-Powered Vehicles¹
Overall NHTSA Safety Ratings
Passive and Active Safety
A low center of gravity makes Tesla vehicles less likely to roll over while advanced seat belts and airbags help keep passengers safer in every seat. Active safety features provide real-time emergency alerts, proactively responding to potential collisions or obstacles when detected.
Cameras That Never Blink
Multiple external-facing cameras paired with powerful vision processing enable your Tesla vehicle to help you keep an eye out when driving on city streets or highways. Enable your Dash Cam to record your surroundings on honk or when a collision is detected, so you have documentation should you need it.
Automatic Emergency Dispatch
If a severe accident does occur, your Tesla can automatically call emergency services for you. Plus, occupant detection make sure your passengers are safe when parked.
All Tesla models have received five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Fleet Learnings
Using anonymous data from our global fleet of over seven million vehicles, we're able to learn from real-world scenarios that can help prevent incidents before they occur.
Over-the-Air Software Updates
We’re able to deploy safety updates to our entire fleet at no cost, making every Tesla vehicle safer over time.
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1 View 2023 Impact Report for details.
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