Tesla Model S crash tested, won five stars

Tesla Model S crash tested, won five stars

New 150W DC12V Buying a Tesla Model S may seem an act of faith. After all, Tesla is a new car manufacturer to sell a model that works on the new technology. However, the Model S, AOS five-star crash test, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, shows that when it comes to security, Tesla can compete with major manufacturers.

The five-star NHTSA, the highest AOS. Tesla was given an overall rating of five stars and five stars for frontal impact, side impact and rollover.

Ford Focus EV AOS cheaper also received five stars in all areas, so that the Tesla is not the only electric vehicle with excellent crash test results. Other competitors like the Nissan Leaf and the Mitsubishi i, earned four stars. They are smaller than the Tesla cars, but it is also the Focus EV.

Perhaps the best way to evaluate Tesla, success AOS is to compare it to other manufacturers start. Automotive News (subscription required) points out that other new EV companies like Coda Automotive, fought in the complex and costly engineering crash safety world. Coda EV AOS received two stars in NHTSA's frontal crash test. Coda has since filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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According to Tesla, the Model S, AOS high-strength steel and aluminum contribute to the accident around performance. The Model S, AOS engines in the back, not the front, which gives Tesla a single deformation zone which improves performance before the impact. The design also improves the battery performance accident. The battery is located along the bottom of the Model S, which increases the rigidity of the cabin, and it is reinforced and cooled liquid to reduce the risk of rupture or overheating in the event of an accident. If an accident occurs, the battery is automatically cut the power supply.

Outil de crochetage automobile Although Tesla is praised for good results in its first crash test, Cars.com points out that Tesla did not have a perfect record of safety. Earlier this summer, recalled 1228 Tesla Tesla Model S vehicles for seat holders poorly welded, even if they have not received any reports of accidents or injuries.