2018 Tesla Model S
large luxury car / 4-door hatchback
Fully electric
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2016-18 models built after October 2016
Tested vehicle: 2016 Tesla Model S 60 4-door
Rating does not apply to Model S P100D. Rating of this model is Acceptable.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,452 lbs |
| Peak force | 19,271 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.33 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Trim level(s)
- All trims
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
Technical measurements for this test