EuroNCAP has confirmed what the safest new car in the world is after rigorous tests
The Tesla Model 3 has been named the safest new car in the Euro NCAP 2025 testing cycle, with the electric sedan achieving high marks in driver assist systems and crash protection.
Euro NCAP awarded the Model 3 a total score of 359 out of 400, making it the highest-performing car tested this year.
It received strong ratings across every major category, including adult and child occupant safety, as well as vulnerable road user protection.
Here’s how the Model 3 secured its top ranking and what that means for rivals in the segment.
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Tesla’s Euro NCAP results show a clear safety lead
Under Euro NCAP’s updated 2025 testing protocol, 20 new vehicles were assessed using a broader set of crash and safety metrics.
The Tesla Model 3 achieved 90 percent for adult occupant protection, 93 percent for child safety, and 89 percent for pedestrian protection.
Its 87 percent rating for driver assist technology was among the highest seen in this round of testing.
Euro NCAP highlighted the performance of the Model 3’s autonomous emergency braking system, which responded effectively to other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Tesla Model 3
The car’s Intelligent Speed Assistance system and a pop-up bonnet, which lifts on impact to reduce pedestrian injury, also contributed to the score.
A child presence detection feature that alerts the driver if a child is left in the car helped secure a near-perfect result for child occupant protection.
This builds on the Model 3’s earlier Euro NCAP test from 2019, when it earned 350 points under a less demanding set of standards.
Tesla Model 3
Since then, Tesla has introduced a number of safety upgrades, including structural changes, new software features, and recalibrated sensors.
These improvements have enhanced both crash protection and driver assist performance.
Euro NCAP noted the strength of the Model 3’s systems but also cautioned against potential user misunderstanding of Tesla’s Autopilot feature.
While the driver assist functions performed as required, the organization flagged concerns that some users may assume a higher level of automation than the system actually provides.
Other top-performing vehicles in the safest new car rankings
Following the Tesla Model 3 in the rankings was the Mercedes E-Class, which scored 353 points and matched Tesla in its driver assist performance.
Other high-scoring entries included the Volkswagen ID.7, Zeekr X, Polestar 3, and NIO ET5.
All of these models received five-star safety ratings and delivered balanced results across occupant protection, pedestrian safety, and assist technology.
Several newer brands performed well, particularly from China.
Polestar 3 Long range
The Zeekr 001 and Smart #3 were both included in the top 10, alongside familiar names like Audi, BMW, and Mazda.
While no other model exceeded the Model 3’s score, some outperformed it in specific categories such as side impact protection or cyclist detection systems.
But the safest new car title now belongs to the Tesla Model 3, based on the latest Euro NCAP testing.
Its performance under the revised safety criteria places it ahead of both legacy automakers and new entrants, setting a benchmark that competitors will need to meet in future evaluations.
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