The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the Tesla (TSLA) Model S the best safety rating of any car ever tested. Although the NHTSA doesn't publish a star rating above 5, safety ratings better than 5 are reflected in the Vehicle Safety Scores. The Model S received a combined record of 5.4 stars.My favorite part about the results of testing and subsequent rating is this little bit (emphasis added):
"during validation of Model S roof crush protection at an independent commercial facility, the testing machine failed at just above 4 g's. While the exact number is uncertain due to Model S breaking the testing machine, what this means is that at least four additional fully loaded Model S vehicles could be placed on top of an owner's car without the roof caving in. This is achieved primarily through a center (B) pillar reinforcement attached via aerospace grade bolts."The Model S was so good it broke the testing machine. Four cars could be stacked on top of it without the roof of the very bottom one caving in.
Three different versions of the Model S are available. Their prices range from about $65,000 - $100,000 before tax incentives.
Source | Tesla
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