Five electric automobiles receive top safety scores from the IIHS in crash tests
In a recent safety evaluation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), seven electric vehicles were tested, with mixed results.
The Ford F-150 Lightning, one of the tested vehicles, earned a rating of poor in the IIHS moderate overlap test. This test simulates a front-end collision with another vehicle. The data from the rear dummy's lap belt in the F-150 Lightning test showed an increased risk of internal injuries, particularly chest injuries and injuries to the head or neck.
On a more positive note, five out of the seven electric vehicles performed well in this key crash test. The BMW i4, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Tesla Cybertruck (models built after April 2025), and Volkswagen ID.Buzz all received good ratings. The Tesla Model 3 was rated acceptable in the moderate overlap test.
The Nissan Ariya, another vehicle in the test, earned a rating of marginal in the same test. The rear dummy in the Ariya test showed a high risk of chest injuries, mirroring the concerns raised for the F-150 Lightning.
All the tested vehicles provided excellent protection for the driver. However, two electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning and the Ariya, fell short in protecting passengers in the rear.
The Tesla Cybertruck, despite receiving good ratings in the IIHS moderate overlap front collision test, had significant issues regarding the safety of rear-seat passengers. The Model 3 showed a somewhat elevated risk of chest injuries due to high belt forces for rear passengers.
The IIHS also evaluated the pedestrian crash prevention systems of the vehicles. The BMW i4, Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model 3, and Volkswagen ID.Buzz all received good ratings in this evaluation. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz was rated acceptable, while the Chevrolet Blazer EV previously earned an acceptable rating. The standard and optional systems available on the Nissan Ariya previously earned ratings of good.
It's important to note that no information about Subaru owners or driver attention features was provided in this paragraph.
The Cybertruck's rating applies to models built after April 2025, while the IIHS did not provide ratings for some other popular electric vehicles such as the Rivian R1T or the Lucid Air. As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, safety evaluations like these will be crucial in ensuring the safety of all road users.
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