Crash-test ratings
Ratings vary by model, model year, and market. Check the independent test results for the exact vehicle you are considering rather than relying on a single rating for every EV.
Vehicles / Safety
Safety comes first.
Understand crash protection, driver assistance, and the independent ratings that matter when choosing an electric vehicle.
Driver assistance
Autopilot features can assist with steering, speed, and following distance where equipped. They do not make the vehicle autonomous: the driver must remain attentive, keep control, and be ready to intervene at all times.
Passive protection
Electric-vehicle design can make room for energy-absorbing structures, a low-mounted battery, a rigid passenger compartment, seat belts, and airbags. Equipment and performance differ by model.
Check a specific crash rating
Search by year, make, and model on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. No blanket score is claimed for the vehicles on this site.
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