Tesla Model 3 Gets the 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Tesla Model 3'due south safety features have been put to examination and information technology survived quite well. The most affordable electrical car from the brand received the "Top Safety Pick+" award from the Insurance Establish for Highway Safety (IIHS). In case you're non aware, IIHS is a nonprofit group funded by auto insurance companies that acquit tests to ensure the condom and durability of the cars out in that location.

By this award, Model iii becomes the second-ever electric motorcar to earn a safety award, the first one beingness the Audi E-Tron that got awarded dorsum in August. Model 3 managed to earn a "skilful" rating in almost all categories in the test. The rating cruel to "Acceptable" as there is a risk of injury to the lower leg/foot in the event of an accident.

One of the fascinating observations from the test results is how the Model three's all-drinking glass roof managed to hold up against intense testing. The roof was able to resist over 20,000 pounds of force. To put that to perspective, Tesla's blog states that's more placing v Model 3s on top of the car's roof altogether.

The automatic emergency braking system equipped in the Model 3 as well managed to become a superior rating since it avoided collisions in the 12 mph and 25 mph tests conducted by IIHS.

"The safety of our customers is what matters well-nigh, which is why our active safety features and passive safety equipment come standard on all of our cars. We're likewise committed to making our cars even safer over time via over-the-air updates, helping us ensure that all Tesla drivers have access to the best safe features available for their cars.", wrote Tesla in a blog post.

Check out IIHS website here for the detailed breakdown of test results in specific categories. Also, take a await at the crash test videos below.