European safety regulators have given Tesla’s Model Y “safety assist” system the highest ranking of any automaker in the world, a rare vote of confidence for Tesla’s driver-assist program. The Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) gave the 2022 Tesla Model Y a score of 98 percent in the “safety assist” category — higher than similar offerings from companies like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz.
Overall, the Model Y received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, outperforming other automakers in most individual categories. Of the four categories tested, the Model Y received its lowest score in safety for “vulnerable road users,” which measures how the vehicle interacts with pedestrians.
