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Tesla's Model Y has secured a five-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), one of the world's most stringent vehicle safety testing organisations. The electric SUV delivered impressive results across all major evaluation categories, highlighting its strong crash protection and advanced safety technologies.
Excellent Scores Across Safety Categories
ANCAP assesses vehicles on four key parameters: Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRU) and Safety Assist systems. The Tesla Model Y performed strongly in each area, helping it achieve the highest possible safety rating.
The electric SUV scored 36.52 out of 40 points for Adult Occupant Protection and 46.62 out of 49 points for Child Occupant Protection. It also achieved an 86 per cent score for Vulnerable Road User Protection and an impressive 92 per cent in the Safety Assist category, which evaluates technologies such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping systems and other driver-assistance features.
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Crash-test images released by ANCAP show that the Model Y's body structure remained stable during both frontal offset and full-width impact tests. One of the key highlights was the vehicle's A-pillar, which maintained its integrity even after severe crash simulations.
The latest five-star rating applies to all standard Tesla Model Y variants, excluding the newly introduced Model Y L. The safety certification is valid for 2025-model-year vehicles and will remain effective until December 2031.
Tesla Model Y in India
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Tesla recently expanded its presence in India with the launch of the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant. The electric SUV is priced at Rs 50.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the more powerful Premium All-Wheel Drive version costs Rs 61.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Model Y follows Tesla's minimalist design philosophy and features an all-black cabin. The highlight of the interior is a large 16-inch central touchscreen that controls most vehicle functions, complemented by an 8-inch display for rear-seat passengers.
Other notable features include a panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, a powered tailgate, electrically adjustable rear seats and acoustic glass for improved cabin insulation.
Powertrain And Range
The Tesla Model Y is powered by a 64 kWh battery pack paired with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 299 PS. The electric SUV offers a claimed driving range of up to 500 km on a single charge.
Performance is equally impressive, with the Model Y capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.9 seconds. It also supports DC fast charging at speeds of up to 175 kW, allowing quicker charging during long-distance journeys.
