We were wrong, the Cybertruck is a very safe vehicle
This page is translated from the original post "Nous avions tort, le Cybertruck est un véhicule très sûr" in French.

Well, it seems we must eat our words because the Tesla Cybertruck has just earned the highly coveted five-star safety rating from the NHTSA.
So why the reputation for danger on wheels that sticks to the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body? To better understand, we need to analyze the results of crash tests conducted by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The verdict? Impressive impact resistance. Performance that, let’s be honest, isn’t really surprising coming from a semi-armored vehicle weighing nearly three tons. At this point, even a tank would struggle to do better.


The Cybertruck received five stars for frontal and side crashes, and only four stars for rollover resistance, with an assessed risk of 12.4%. But with a properly buckled seatbelt, no problem, because the report highlights that the electric pickup is designed to protect its occupants in almost any position, even the most extreme. Bravo, Elon!
Inside good, outside bad!
However, let’s take a moment to think. Does this mean that the Cybertruck is “safe” for everyone? Not so fast, because it’s hard not to imagine the catastrophic impact of a collision between this road behemoth and a pedestrian or a small car. The Cybertruck is like a charging rhinoceros on our roads. You definitely don’t want to be in its path. That’s the whole problem with this NHTSA standard, which only considers passenger safety! Euro NCAP has a much more relevant perspective by taking into account external factors such as… pedestrians!
Certainly, Tesla has proved that this vehicle is a safety cocoon for its occupants. But what about other road users? We remain skeptical. Because one thing is sure, if the Cybertruck protects its occupants like a fortress, it could very well turn everything it crosses into a battlefield. With its overwhelming weight, aggressive angles, and raised stature, this electric pickup is a potential hazard for pedestrians and small vehicles. This is not anti-Tesla, it’s purely physical and mechanical.
So forgive us this ironic rating, but we prefer vehicles that adopt a comprehensive view of safety, incorporating both active and passive measures. European productions, and even Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y, are perfect examples, with thoughtful designs that address crash management at all levels. The safety of a vehicle should not only protect its occupants but also contribute to a safer road environment for everyone.
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