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Tesla Cybertruck Earns 5-Star Safety Rating in NHTSA Crash Tests

The stainless steel electric truck demonstrates top safety performance in most categories, addressing prior concerns about its unconventional design.

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The Tesla Cybertruck's First Crash Results Are Here:  Tesla Cybertruck, News
Tesla Cybertruck crash test
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Overview

  • The Tesla Cybertruck received an overall 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The vehicle excelled in side crash tests and achieved a 5-star rating for driver safety in frontal collisions, though passenger safety in frontal crashes was rated at 4 stars.
  • In the rollover resistance test, the Cybertruck scored 4 stars with a 12.4% risk of rollover in single-vehicle loss-of-control scenarios.
  • Tesla highlighted the Cybertruck's durability, claiming it has the lowest probability of injury and rollover risk among tested pickup trucks.
  • Concerns remain over pedestrian safety due to the truck's angular design, as NHTSA is working on new assessment criteria for external collision safety.