Tesla Model Y L have been recently tested and awarded a 5-star ANCAP safety rating under the 2023–2025 protocols. The Tesla Model Y L (six-seat variant) features an expanded safety suite compared to the standard Model Y, specifically designed to protect passengers across all three rows. “The Tesla Model Y L tops it on Safety Assist,” said Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP Safety.
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Tesla Model Y L safety score breakdown
| Assessment | Car Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 91% (36.52/40) |
| Child occupant protection | 84% (41.40/49) |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 86% (54.38/63) |
| Safety assist | 92% (16.65/18) |
This ANCAP rating of the six-seat Tesla Model Y L is based on testing of the closely related five-seat Model Y. Tesla provided technical evidence confirming that those results also apply to the larger Model Y L, so buyers can feel confident the added space doesn’t compromise safety.
Adult occupant protection – 91%
The Model Y L performed impressively in crash testing. The Frontal offset (MPDB) test cabin remained stable, GOOD protection was observed for most body areas, and the driver’s chest was rated ADEQUATE. A penalty was applied for moderate risk to occupants in an oncoming vehicle.
Full-width frontal test showed ADEQUATE chest protection for both driver and rear passenger, with all other areas tested GOOD. Side impact test also showed GOOD protection across all body regions (maximum points). In the Oblique pole test, the driver chest was rated MARGINAL, others GOOD.
Centre airbag provides GOOD head protection between front occupants. Far-side impact performance was GOOD (vehicle-to-vehicle) and ADEQUATE (vehicle-to-pole). It includes multi-collision braking and a Rescue Sheet for emergency crews, and doors and windows remain functional after water submersion.
Child occupant protection – 84%
Excellent child crash protection but installation needs care. It showed GOOD protection for both 6- and 10-year-old dummies with maximum points scored. ISOFix and top tether points were available in second and third rows.
There were some practical challenges. Top tether routing issues meant many child seats couldn’t be installed correctly in the second row. ISOFix made installation difficult for both rearward and forward-facing seats
in the third row.
Child Presence Detection (CPD) worked in the first and second rows and was not available in the third row, so no ANCAP points were awarded.
Vulnerable road user protection – 86%
The Model Y L introduced an active bonnet system, which lifted upon detecting a pedestrian impact to reduce injury severity. Head protection for pedestrians was GOOD to ADEQUATE across most bonnet and MARGINAL to POOR near windscreen pillars. Lower body protection tests concluded mixed results from GOOD to WEAK.
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) was overall impressive. It showed GOOD performance with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Reverse (backover) AEB was rated ADEQUATE. Cyclist anti-dooring prevents opening doors into oncoming cyclists.
Safety assist
Car-to-Car AEB showed GOOD performance in all scenarios, including intersections and crossing traffic. Seatbelt reminders were active on all seats with occupancy detection.
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Standard safety equipment of Tesla Model Y L
The Tesla Model Y L (six-seat) features an expanded standard safety suite compared to the standard model:
- 9 airbags (adds expanded curtain airbags for third-row passengers and a centre airbag for front-seat occupants)
- Camera-only active safety system (Tesla Vision)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Collision Avoidance Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Support Systems
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Basic Autopilot)
- Speed Assistance System (SAS)
- Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
- Seatbelt reminders for all seats
- Post-Collision Safety (unlocks doors and disconnects the battery)
Final words
The six-seat Tesla Model Y L delivers five-star safety with strong real-world protection, especially in crash-avoidance and side-impact tests. It’s a compelling option for families wanting EV practicality with added seating.
See the complete official ANCAP safety report here.
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