Tesla Cybertruck demonstrates resilience in crash tests, albeit with notable caveats
The Tesla Cybertruck recently underwent crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The results show that the Cybertruck performed well in terms of crash prevention, avoiding collisions at various speeds during daytime and nighttime tests at 12, 25, and 37 mph.
However, the Cybertruck's headlights were found to have some issues. According to IIHS, the Cybertruck's headlights generated excessive glare in some sections and had deficiencies in coverage, particularly on the left side and during left turns. This uneven performance resulted in the Tesla Cybertruck not receiving the Top Safety Pick recognition from the IIHS.
Despite these headlight issues, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck received a "Good" rating in the moderate overlap front crash test from IIHS. The driver dummy in the crash test showed a low risk of injury to the head, chest, and legs. However, the rear passenger showed a moderate risk of chest injury.
It's important to note that the Cybertruck units produced after April 2025, when Tesla updated the front structure of the Cybertruck, received these ratings.
The Tesla Model 3, one of the six other electric vehicles tested alongside the Cybertruck, received an Acceptable rating due to the risk of chest injury for rear passengers. The BMW i4, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Volkswagen ID.Buzz received a "Good" rating. The Ford F-150 Lightning, on the other hand, received a Poor rating due to risks of injury to the head, chest, and neck. The Nissan Ariya received a Marginal rating due to chest injuries for rear passengers.
The IIHS conducted intensive crash safety tests on models like the 2025 Nissan Ariya, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Ford F-150 Lightning, among others. The vehicles of the other six electric cars in the IIHS crash tests were also tested by the Institute.
Interestingly, the organization Latin NCAP, which evaluates the safety of vehicles sold in Mexico and Latin America, was not mentioned in the IIHS crash test results. It's worth noting that seven out of ten motorcycles in Mexico are Italika, a fact not directly related to the crash test results but interesting nonetheless.
The Tesla Cybertruck did not have its overall safety rating affected by the IIHS's headlight concerns, as it had already earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States. A screenshot showing the remains of a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas, United States, published by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) on January 2, 2025, does not seem to be directly related to the crash test results or the NHTSA's safety rating.
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