Will (did) structural pack vehicles have different crash test results?

[h0mersimps0n]

Does anyone know if the new Model Y with structural pack and pressed frame parts/design went through crash test process again?

 

[RHinCT]

If it hasn't then it will be before they go to customers. I assume that is part of the "approval" of cars from Germany and Texas that we are all waiting to hear about.

 

[Phil Stasik]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[TheLex]

I've been wondering the same thing. Usually heavier cars come out better in collisions. The lighter 4680 cells with the structural pack reduce the weight by 400-500 lbs, so how much that affects crash worthiness is anyone's guess at this point.

 

[terranx]

I've been wondering the same thing. Usually heavier cars come out better in collisions. The lighter 4680 cells with the structural pack reduce the weight by 400-500 lbs, so how much that affects crash worthiness is anyone's guess at this point.

No way you're going to see a 500 lb reduction in weight

 

[whisperingshad]

Also the single megacast....

 

[tangible1]

therre is

Also the single megacast....

there is no 'single megacast'.
the new MY v2.0 chassis is assembled with about 5 major pieces - Front+Rear megacasts, structural battery pack, and 2 steel side frames.

 

[tangible1]

No way you're going to see a 500 lb reduction in weight

claimed total weight reduction is 10% - approx 440lbs. It's entirely possible.

the rear megacast replaced 70 stamped steel pieces welded and boded together.
the front megacast is a far larger structural element, replacing even more steel.
the 4680 structural battery pack will use fewer cells and have less redundant steel bracing since the batteries themselves become a stressed component.

we'll see when one finally exists in the wild

 

[tangible1]

Does anyone know if the new Model Y with structural pack and pressed frame parts/design went through crash test process again?

Joe Tegtmeyer GigaTexas video reported back in November that several vehicles left the factory for out of state testing.
It was presumed those were about regulatory qualification of the new MY chassis.

 

[whisperingshad]

therre is

there is no 'single megacast'.
the new MY v2.0 chassis is assembled with about 5 major pieces - Front+Rear megacasts, structural battery pack, and 2 steel side frames.

Thats what i meant LOL, no coffee when i posted LOL. 21 MY had rear mega, now they have the front mega

 

[gaby_64]

Any crash test results anywhere for made in texas model y with structual battery?

 

[Tha_Ape]

No way you're going to see a 500 lb reduction in weight

You will if I get out of the car

 

[sleepydoc]

I haven’t seen any crash test results but the simple fact that they have fundamentally changed the structure of the car means you can’t assume they will be the same.

The problem with Teslas is that they don’t have traditional model years like most cars do so you can’t just look up “2022 model Y crash test results”

 

[Darmie]

With our with out a structural pack, I don't think they can get any better rating as per the latest testing.

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