Tesla Inc’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Tesla Model X has earned a perfect crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The crash tests from the NHTSA saw the Tesla Model X earning an overall rating of five starts. Here is a breakdown of all the individual crash test ratings that came together for the five-star rating.
- Front Driver Side — Five Stars
- Front Passenger Side — Five Stars
- Overall Front Star Rating — Five Stars
- Side Crash Driver Side — Five Stars
- Side Crash Passenger Side — Five Stars
- Front Seat Rating — Five Stars
- Combined Rear Seat Rating — Five Stars
- Side Barrier Rating — Five Stars
- Overall Side Pole Star Rating — Five Stars
- Overall Side Star Rating — Five Stars
- Rollover Star Rating — Five Stars
- Dynamic Tip Result — No Tip
- Rollover Resistance — 9.30%
Earning five stars in ever category is a big win the for the Tesla Model X. During the frontal collision tests, the car slams into a wall at 35 mph. This simulates what it would be like if two cars travelling at this speed had head-on collision. The star rating is determined by how the the crash test dummy responds to the force, as well as other factors.
The side crash test that the Tesla Model X went through are made to replicate the damage of the car being hit in the side by another car, or a fixed object, such as a tree or pole. The rollover tests determine the danger of the vehicle tipping during a situation where the driver has lost control of it.
You can check out a video of the Tesla Model X crash tests below.
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As of this writing, William White did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
