Teslas earn 5 stars in US and EU safety tests, and they score even better than other 5-star cars.
They're designed to be the safest cars available and have two important differences from gas cars.
There is no large engine in the front, so that empty space is used to absorb frontal collisions.
Also, the heavy battery is below the floor to prevent rollovers.
They have active safety features that use cameras and sensors to avoid accidents, even when autopilot is off.
Teslas are 10 times less likely to catch on fire than gas cars because they don't contain highly flammable liquid.
Battery cells can burn after a serious accident, but the fire starts slowly and does not explode.
The battery pack is designed to isolate burning cells to avoid spreading.
For more details, read the Tesla Vehicle Safety Report.
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