The Tesla Cybertruck passed crash tests and got 5 stars, but there's an important catch (photos)
The Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck successfully passed crash tests conducted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and received the maximum 5-star rating for overall safety. However, the testing revealed significant shortcomings that could affect the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
Tesla Cybertruck Crash Test Results
The tests were conducted at a test facility in California in late 2024, but the official results have only just been released. The electric pickup demonstrated a high level of protection, but some safety aspects remain in question:
- Head-on collision (56 km/h): 5 stars for driver safety, but only 4 stars for passenger protection. Additionally, the knee airbags did not deploy.
- Side impacts: 5 stars in collisions with another vehicle and against a pole.
- Rollover: 4 stars; the probability of rollover is 12.4%.
Despite its high overall score, the Tesla Cybertruck failed pedestrian safety tests, which led to a ban on its sale in Europe. The rigid body and sharp edges of the vehicle’s body can be dangerous if it strikes pedestrians, and EuroNCAP’s testing methodology requires mandatory testing in this category to achieve the highest rating.
Declining Demand for the Tesla Cybertruck
After the results were published, interest in the model began to drop sharply. In particular, demand for the Cybertruck has declined in the U.S., and the European market remains closed to the new model for now.
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