Tesla Cybertruck Safety Rating: Outstanding NHTSA Test Results Revealed
February 20,2025
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Table of Contents1
NHTSA Safety Rating Overview
Frontal Crash Test Performance
Side Crash Test Excellence
Rollover Resistance Performance
What These Ratings Mean for Buyers
Conclusion: A New Standard in Truck Safety
1. NHTSA Safety Rating Overview
The Tesla Cybertruck has achieved remarkable results in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety tests. With an impressive overall 5-star rating, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck (All Variants) PU/CC AWD has demonstrated exceptional safety performance across multiple test categories.
2. Frontal Crash Test Performance
In the frontal crash test category, the Cybertruck earned a perfect 5-star rating. This test simulates one of the most common and dangerous accident scenarios - a head-on collision.
Test Details:
Speed: 35 mph collision into a flat, rigid barrier
Simulation: Head-on collision between similar vehicles
Result: 5-star rating for both driver and passenger protection
3.Side Crash Test Excellence
The Cybertruck continued its impressive performance in side crash testing, securing another 5-star rating. This category combines results from multiple test scenarios:
Side Barrier Test
Speed: 38.5 mph impact
Angle: 27-degree collision
Scenario: Simulates intersection collision
Results: Outstanding protection for both front and rear passengers
Side Pole Test
Speed: 20 mph impact
Angle: 75-degree collision
Scenario: Simulates collision with fixed objects like trees or utility poles
Performance: Exceptional structural integrity
4.Rollover Resistance Performance
The Cybertruck achieved a strong 4-star rating in rollover resistance, showcasing impressive stability for a vehicle of its size:
Key Findings:
Dynamic Tip Result: No Tip
Rollover Risk: Only 12.40%
Overall Rating: 4 stars
5.What These Ratings Mean for Buyers
These NHTSA ratings demonstrate the Cybertruck's exceptional safety features:
Superior Front Impact Protection
Maximum rating in frontal crash tests
Advanced crumple zone design
Optimal energy absorption
Outstanding Side Protection
Perfect score in side impact scenarios
Superior protection for all passengers
Excellent structural integrity
Solid Stability Performance
Low rollover risk for a truck
No tipping in dynamic testing
Enhanced vehicle control
6.Conclusion: A New Standard in Truck Safety
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck's NHTSA safety ratings confirm what many hoped: Tesla has created not just an innovative electric truck, but one of the safest vehicles in its class. The overall 5-star rating, combined with perfect scores in front and side crash tests, sets a new benchmark for truck safety.
