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Tesla Model 3 earned a mediocre score in Europe's new assisted driving test
Europe’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has released its second series of assisted driving grades, and despite having the best technology, Tesla’s Model 3 came away with a mediocre score. The reason? Driver engagement is a key factor and Tesla’s Autopilot system “encourages the driver to relinquish too much control,” according to the testers.
Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan score 5-star rating in EU safety test
If safety ratings are a major criteria for you when it comes to choosing a car, your best bet is probably an EV. Tesla's Model X has just received a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), building on its existing credentials from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Porsche Taycan -- one of Tesla's biggest rival models -- also achieved a five-star rating.
Tesla's Model S aces European safety tests too
Tesla's electric vehicles might be known for their impressive range and executive looks, but founder Elon Musk is always keen to emphasize their impressive safety standards too. After picking up an unprecedented 5.4 stars on the US' National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) inspection last year, the company's Model S sedan has received an equally glowing score in Europe. Many cars have got full marks in European safety tests this year, but it's less common for them to pick up the same score both in Europe and the US, where testing procedures differ.
