Model S crash test video

[doug]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kmx5zaJm2U

 

[TEG]

Related other thread:
Model S crash worthiness

 

[zack]

Very good news!

 

[tdelta1000]

In a recent interview conducted by "Engel" of this forum, it was stated by Mr. Blankenship that Tesla Motors have sent several Model S crash versions for testing. He even confirmed that there was a freeze in the design to solidify crash testing. Hopefully we see some results real soon and that 5 star rating that's so important to Mr. Musk.

 

[tdelta1000]

Has there been any news on the crash testing front???? How many were crashed? When will we see new video of those tests?

 

[Trnsl8r]

I really need to see a rear-impact crash test before I order the extra rear-facing kids seats...

 

[tdelta1000]

I really need to see a rear-impact crash test before I order the extra rear-facing kids seats...

That would be an interesting video to see...

 

[tdelta1000]

I've read that we should he something about crash test rating next month and if so I hope videos will soon follow.

 

[Jeeps17]

I really need to see a rear-impact crash test before I order the extra rear-facing kids seats...

Absolutely!

My wife is not too fond of the idea, and even I need some obective demonstration that this is a safe place to be in case of a rear-ending.

In my case (4 young kids) this will be the difference between S and X.

 

[MarkR]

The results of the front crash test look awesome to my untrained eye. I am concerned about rear-end testing, but without kids (no kids at home, at least), it's not nearly as important to me.

 

[Norbert]

I think there were reports mentioned here (or by Tesla) saying that those are statistically very safe places to be, in an accident.

 

[dsm363]

I think there were reports mentioned here (or by Tesla) saying that those are statistically very safe places to be, in an accident.

The NHTSA said that I believe as well but can't find the link.