Tesla Model S flagship sedan and Model Y SUV have reportedly been awarded again for their safety features. Tesmanian reported that these two Tesla EV models won Euro NCAP‘s “Best in Class” in 2022.
The electric sedan and SUV delivered outstanding Euro NCAP safety test results. Notably, the Tesla Model Y dominated the test’s Small Off-Roader category, while the Model S owned the Executive Car category.
Euro NCAP’s “Best in Class” winners – 2022
The European car safety assessment program released the “Best in Class” list for 2022 on January 11, 2023. Interestingly, Euro NCAP pointed out that the 2022 list saw the first Tesla cars win the award.
Below is the list for Euro NCAP’s latest Best in Class” award:
- Hyundai IONIQ 6 in the Large Family Car category;
- ORA Funky Cat in the Small Family Car category;
- Tesla Model S in the Executive Car category;
- Tesla Model Y in the Small Off-Roader category; and
- WEY Coffee 01 in the Large Off-Roader category.
| Car model | Adult Occupant Protection | Child Occupant Protection | Vulnerable User Protection | Safety Assist technologies |
| Tesla Model Y | 97% | 87% | 82% | 98% |
| Tesla Model S | 94% | 91% | 85% | 98% |
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 | 97% | 87% | 66% | 90% |
| WEY Coffee 01 | 91% | 87% | 79% | 94% |
| ORA Funky Cat | 92% | 83% | 74% | 93% |
As shown in the table above, the Tesla Model S and Model Y received the highest safety rating of 98% than the non-Tesla EVs on the list for adult occupant protection.
Additionally, the Model S earned the Pure Electric category’s best-in-class recognition. Apparently, Tesla’s Model S and Model Y had the best performance among those tested.
Tesla’s determination to establish its brand as a leader in safety aspects has indeed had a significant influence on the European auto market, as Euro NCAP remarked.
“The company has also been determined to make a name for its brand in safety performance. Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y are both high achievers in Adult Occupant Protection and both vehicles achieved the highest score of 98% in Safety Assist of all the vehicles in this list.”
Euro NCAP
Tesla never ceases to astound the EV community with its never-ending accomplishments. The automaker strives to prioritize the safety of its EVs above everything else, making Euro NCAP’s “Best in Class” award one of its biggest successes.
