III. Highlights: Tesla Cybertruck Showcases Sturdy Performance in IIHS Crash Test Videos
Tesla Cybertruck Shines in IIHS Crash Tests, Awaits Official Rating
The Tesla Cybertruck, with its distinctive angular exoskeleton, has caught the attention of many, and now, its safety performance is under the spotlight. Longtime Tesla watcher, Sawyer Merritt, has shared footage of the Cybertruck undergoing a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent nonprofit organization known for its rigorous crash testing and safety research.
While the IIHS has not yet published the full safety report or assigned an official overall rating for the Cybertruck, the truck has earned top marks in frontal collision tests. However, it's important to note that as of late July 2025, the full details and rating from IIHS remain forthcoming.
In contrast, Tesla’s Model Y recently earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2025, the highest rating possible, with outstanding scores in crash avoidance and occupant protection. This reflects Tesla’s strong safety engineering, but the Cybertruck's official rating from IIHS is yet to be confirmed.
The NHTSA, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, previously awarded the Cybertruck the lowest overall probability of injury of any pickup it's tested. The vehicle also boasts a class-leading 12.4% rollover risk, thanks to its ultra-low center of gravity and reinforced chassis.
Tesla is offering 0% APR financing on the Cybertruck when paired with the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) add-on in the U.S., a move aimed at stoking demand and getting more Cybertrucks on the road.
The crash test footage of the Cybertruck, showcasing its angular exoskeleton and structural safety systems, is available online. Early visuals from the crash test are creating a buzz online, highlighting the Cybertruck's unique design and safety features.
While we await the official IIHS safety report and rating, it's clear that the Tesla Cybertruck is shaping up to be one of the safest pickups ever made, based on the NHTSA's rating and the initial results from the IIHS crash test.
[1] IIHS Crash Test Footage of Tesla Cybertruck: [Link] [2] IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award for Tesla Model Y: [Link] [3] IIHS Crash Avoidance and Safety Ratings for Tesla Model Y: [Link] [4] NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating for Tesla Cybertruck: [Link]
- The distinctive angular exoskeleton of the Tesla Cybertruck highlighted during the IIHS crash test preview, may attract potential buyers in the automotive industry, as they consider the possibilities of safe transportation and technology-driven advancements in finance.
- Despite the Tesla Cybertruck's impressive performance in frontal collision tests during the IIHS crash test, it still needs to secure an official rating from the organization to rival the Top Safety Pick+ award earned by the Tesla Model Y in the industry of finance and transportation, showcasing Tesla's commitment to safety engineering.
