Tesla is a company that prides itself in being a leader in terms of technical innovation, and part of innovating is remaining at the forefront of occupant safety.
1. Tesla’s Have Low Rollover Risk Due to the Position of the Batteries
Many people criticize electric vehicles, specifically Tesla EVs, due to the heft that lithium-ion batteries add to the vehicle. It’s undeniable that electric vehicle batteries tend to add a significant amount of weight. But, the positive spin to this is that when those heavy batteries are positioned very low in the vehicle, like in a Tesla, the car’s center of gravity becomes lower.
This means that handling will improve, and rollover risk is greatly reduced. Tesla’s have excellent rollover ratings, and according to Tesla’s blog, the Model Y features a historical rollover rating. The Model Y is leagues above any other SUV when it comes to this important metric. Obviously, the rating is super impressive, but the Model Y isn’t a traditional SUV either. So, perhaps comparing it with taller SUVs might not be the most appropriate. Regardless, Tesla aced the rollover test.
Clearly, the Model Y is an extremely safe vehicle, especially compared to other SUVs, which can’t quite compete with its astonishingly low rollover risk figures. Again, this is something that shoppers don’t usually look at, but in emergency maneuvers, these numbers are super important.
2. Tesla Vehicles Feature Better Crumple Zones Due to Lack of an Engine
Tesla’s vehicles are basically the safest cars on the road at the moment. They are engineered from the ground up to keep their passengers safe. This is especially true during a frontal crash, where Tesla’s engineering ensures that their vehicles can handle the impact much better than a typical gasoline-powered car.
The main difference here is the location of the engine, which in a conventional car sits up front, and won’t do the driver any favors during a crash. In the event of a head-on collision with another object, an internal combustion vehicle’s engine will slam back into the passenger compartment, which isn’t the most pleasant thing to think about.
But, Tesla has engineered their vehicles to have large crumple zones up front, which absorb impact much more efficiently than a vehicle with an engine in the front. Elon Musk is especially proud of the crumple zones in his vehicles and their safety. It’s actually awesome that Tesla makes vehicles that are among the best-performance EVs you can buy while simultaneously building some of the safest EVs as well.
3. Tesla Also Offers Automatic Emergency Braking
Not many people want to think about getting in an accident while driving their car, especially when shopping for a new vehicle. But this is a super important aspect to consider when purchasing a new car. In fact, this might be the most important aspect to consider. Vehicles are meant to serve as transportation, but the safety of their occupants should always be the greatest priority.
The Model 3 is an extremely safe car, and it will even hit the brakes in certain situations where the driver might not be able to react in time. This super-intelligent system has the potential to save countless lives. Many accidents are caused when drivers aren’t aware of their surroundings, often due to distracted driving.
If the Model 3 senses that an accident can’t be avoided, it will apply the brakes independently. According to the Tesla Owners Manual, this system is super smart and won’t continue to apply the brakes in some scenarios. The system needs to be able to detect when the user wants to override it intentionally, and it offers room for this.
For example, if the driver suddenly presses the accelerator, the vehicle will cease the automatic braking operation. Features like this ensure that automated safety features are actually keeping drivers safe instead of potentially causing more trouble than they’re worth.
4. The Tesla Model Y Will Alert You of Objects in Your Blind Spot
When you’re driving, the blind spot in a vehicle can prove to be extremely dangerous. It’s a very scary thing to find yourself driving down the road when you suddenly change lanes and crash into a car hiding in your blind spot.
This happens quite often, and drivers fall victim to this phenomenon because they look through their side mirrors when trying to change lanes. Unfortunately, this means that the vehicle in the blind spot won’t show up in the rearview mirror. According to the Tesla Model Y Owners Manual, it offers a system that will alert you of vehicles hiding in your blind spot, which is supremely useful in keeping drivers safe.
Systems like this will quickly decrease the number of accidents that occur yearly, mostly due to driver error. If a computer can help fill the gap where human judgment may fail, many accidents can be avoided.
5. Tesla Uses Integrated Cameras for Sentry Mode
The integrated cameras on a Tesla’s body will help keep your vehicle safe. Sentry Mode activates if your vehicle detects suspicious activity and will begin recording the surrounding of your Tesla to capture any potential wrongdoing on camera. It’s also possible to activate your Tesla cameras before you arrive at the vehicle (via the Tesla app) to inspect the vehicle’s surroundings and make sure the coast is clear.
This technology allows you to rest at ease, knowing that your Tesla can record whatever is happening around it. Sentry Mode also sends a notification to your smartphone if anything occurs to your vehicle while parked.
Tesla Makes Some of the Safest Cars on the Road
It’s awesome that a company that makes some of the fastest-accelerating cars in the world can also boast of having one of the safest vehicle lineups in the automobile industry. Of course, the safety features don’t mean you can drive with reckless abandon, but it’s good to know you’re in safe hands.
