A recent report from the American research firm iSeeCars has revealed that tesla had the highest rate of fatal accidents among all car brands in the United States during the period between 2017 and 2022. According to the data analyzed, for every 178 million kilometers tours by a Tesla electric car, a fatal accident occurred.
However, the study warns that these figures They are not necessarily an indicator of the intrinsic safety of vehiclesbut rather the way users drive them. “Most of these vehicles receive excellent safety ratings, so it’s not a question of vehicle design,” he notes. Karl Brauer, senior analyst at iSeeCars. However, Brauer also points out that the door handle gripping system of Tesla could have been responsible for some accidents, by making it difficult for occupants to exit in emergency situations.
Regarding specific models, the Tesla Model Y It had a fatal accident rate of 10.6, almost five times higher than the average of the rest of the SUVs analyzed. For its part, andTesla Model S obtained a rate of 5.8, double the average in its segment. Other models with high scores were the Hyundai Venue, the Chevy Corvettethe Mitsubishi Mirage, the porsche 911 and the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Small vehicles, the most unsafe
The study also highlights that small cars are among the vehicles with the highest accident rate. Due to its size, weight and passive safety, These cars are at a disadvantage compared to larger vehicles.
Although the figures presented in the report are worrying, it is important to take into account that various factors, such as driving behavior and driving conditions, can influence the accident rate. Car manufacturers, for their part, continue to work on improving the safety of their vehicles to reduce the risk of accidents and protect the lives of occupants.