technology, an average traffic accident will occur for every 4.41 million miles (approximately 7.09 million kilometers) of driving distance.
In the driving process without Autopilot automatic assisted driving and active safety features, an average traffic accident will occur for every 1.2 million miles (about 1.93 million kilometers) of driving distance.
The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that a traffic accident occurs for every 484,000 miles (about 778,000 kilometers) in the United States.
technology can help improve safety. Because of this, Tesla’s products are so safe. We believe that a unique design that combines passive safety, active safety and autonomous driving technology is not only the key to ensuring the safety of Tesla drivers and passengers, but also an important means to protect all drivers on the road from harm.
From vehicle design to software applications, to the vehicle functional configuration we provide for each Tesla owner, every decision we make is based on this philosophy.
In the “New Car Evaluation Project” of the US government, Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles have the lowest probability of injury, which is lower than any vehicle tested. Among them, a large part of the reason is related to the rigid reinforced structure of the battery pack installed on the vehicle chassis. This structure provides the vehicle with excellent strength, a larger crumple area and a unique low center of gravity.
Due to its excellent strength, Tesla’s battery packs rarely cause serious damage in accidents. In addition, in the unlikely event of a battery burning accident, the advanced design of the vehicle battery pack ensures that its safety system works according to the design expectations, isolates the fire in a specific area within the battery, and discharges heat from the battery to far away from the passenger compartment and the passenger compartment. The direction of the vehicle.
Although there is no car on the market that can completely prevent accidents, we are still working hard day in and day out to reduce the possibility and risk of accidents. Starting in September 2014, all Tesla vehicles are equipped with active safety functions as standard, adding a layer of safety protection to the physical structure of the vehicle itself.
In addition, we continue to develop more vehicle safety assistance functions, which can not only help users reduce driving fatigue, but also reduce or avoid accidents. Through OTA over-the-air upgrade, we can push new safety features and enhanced safety technology to car owners. Even customers who have bought Tesla cars early can enjoy the new experience brought by over-the-air upgrade.
In order to provide the public with important safety information about Tesla vehicles, we began to release quarterly safety data in October 2018, and voluntarily released data on vehicle fire accidents from July 2019. The accident rate of all vehicles on the road may vary from quarter to quarter and will be affected by seasonal factors such as reduced sunshine hours and severe weather conditions.
Editor in charge: Zhao Yu
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