[zerooneinfinity]

Where did you get your information on the danger of a crash with a tesla vs a regular car? They surpassed every car in collisions tests and the concerns about the battery going up in flames have been fixed since the car was established.

[Matt3o12_]

> Where did you get your information on the danger of a crash with a tesla vs a regular car? They surpassed every car in collisions tests and the concerns about the battery going up in flames have been fixed since the car was established.

I'm not saying that tesla is not safe, in fact I'm saying quite the opposite. Tesla is a fast car and if not properly handled, all fast cars are dangerous. Since the 75D's aren't delivered yet, I'd expect it to be a 90D or P90D. The go from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds. I believe they are fast then any other SUV out there (except prototypes, maybe), when in ludicrous mode.

So, I'd expect that this tesla did not crash with 10mph into the wall. I'd expect a Porshe with similar acceleration to have much more serve damages to the driver. This, once again, shows how safe a tesla is.

[zerooneinfinity]

my bad!

[mikeash]

Since they said "fast cars like the tesla" I assume they're referring to the acceleration. This sort of accident has much more potential for mayhem in a Model X P90DL that does 0-60 in 3.2 seconds as compared to, say, a Prius which will do 0-60 in 10 seconds.

[ubercore]

He said "fast cars like the Tesla". He didn't say they were especially dangerous.