The updated Tesla Model Y has secured a full five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests, which reinforces the SUV's position as one of the safest electric cars on sale. The 2025 test cycle brought tougher evaluation standards, yet the Model Y not only met them, but it also scored impressively high across all categories. From adult occupant protection to safety assist systems, the new model shows meaningful gains over previous versions. Read on to learn in detail about how the car fared across different categories in the tests. But before that, you can watch the official crash test video below.
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New Tesla Model Y: Strong Adult And Child Occupant Protection
Euro NCAP awarded the Model Y 91% for adult occupant
safety, highlighting excellent protection in both frontal and side-impact tests. According to the official data sheet, the cabin remained stable in the frontal offset crash, and all critical areas for the front passenger showed “good” protection. Child occupant safety was even more impressive, scoring 93%, with the SUV earning maximum points for its performance in both the 6-year-old and 10-year-old dummy tests. The report notes that head, chest, and body protection for children was consistently rated “good,” and the car’s child presence detection feature also contributed to its score.
New Tesla Model Y: Pedestrian And Cyclist Protection
The updated electric SUV received 86% for vulnerable road-user protection. The official charts show that head impact protection was largely good or adequate, with some weaker areas near the windscreen pillars. The Model Y’s autonomous emergency braking system also performed strongly, scoring well across pedestrian and cyclist scenarios, including cyclist “dooring” prevention, where the car warns occupants to avoid opening doors into an oncoming cyclist.
New Tesla Model Y: Advanced Safety Assist Score
Tesla’s expanded suite of driver-assistance systems played a crucial role in the five-star rating, earning a 92% score. The Model Y features intelligent speed assistance, lane-keeping systems, direct driver-monitoring, as well as an AEB car-to-car system. The report also confirms features like advanced eCall and multi-collision braking.
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What The Test Results Indicate
With impressive scores in every category, from adult occupant to child occupant, and from vulnerable road user to safety assist, the 2025 Tesla Model Y meets Euro NCAP’s toughest protocols with a full five-star result. For EV buyers who prioritise safety along with performance, the Model Y now stands as one of the strongest contenders in the segment.
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