THE SAFEST ELECTRIC CARS YOU CAN BUY IN 2025

The Audi Q6 e-tron performed very well in crash tests, providing good protection for all critical body areas, as well as strong whiplash protection. It also features advanced safety systems, including occupant injury mitigation, an eCall emergency alert, post-collision impact prevention, and doors/windows that can be opened in case of submersion.

The Audi Q6 e-tron provides strong protection for child occupants, scoring maximum points in frontal and side crash tests. It features an automatic front passenger airbag deactivation with child seats, a reliable child presence detection warning system, and can properly accommodate all compatible child restraints.

The Audi Q6 e-tron offers generally good protection for pedestrians and cyclists, though head protection is weaker at the windscreen pillars and bonnet edges. Its autonomous emergency braking system effectively responds to pedestrians, cyclists—including sudden ‘dooring’ events—and motorcyclists, while its lane support and collision avoidance systems perform well.

The Audi Q6 e-tron’s safety features perform well, with its AEB system effectively preventing most collisions with other vehicles. Standard systems include front and rear seatbelt reminders, driver fatigue detection, lane support with corrective interventions, and a speed assistance system that can automatically set the speed limiter.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 performed well in crash tests, providing good protection for most critical body areas in frontal, side, and pole impacts, with adequate chest protection in the side pole test and marginal whiplash protection for rear occupants. It also features occupant injury mitigation, an advanced eCall system, and automatic braking to prevent secondary collisions.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers excellent protection for child occupants, scoring maximum points in frontal and side crash tests. Its front passenger airbag can be disabled for rear-facing child seats, and all compatible child restraints can be properly installed and accommodated.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 provides mostly good protection for pedestrians’ legs and pelvis, though head protection is generally marginal or weak. Its autonomous emergency braking system effectively responds to pedestrians and cyclists, avoiding collisions in most test scenarios.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6’s safety features perform well, with an effective AEB system for other vehicles, standard front and rear seatbelt reminders, and driver fatigue detection. It also includes lane support with corrective interventions and a speed assistance system that can automatically set the speed limiter.

The Polestar 2 performed well in crash tests, providing good protection for most critical body areas in frontal, side, and pole impacts, with adequate protection in some areas and slightly aggressive behaviour toward other vehicles in frontal offsets. It also features occupant-to-occupant protection with a centre airbag, strong whiplash protection, multi-collision braking, and an advanced eCall system.

The Polestar 2 provides excellent protection for child occupants, scoring maximum points in frontal and side crash tests. Its front passenger airbag can be disabled for rear-facing child seats, with clear status information for the driver, and all compatible child restraints can be properly installed and accommodated.

The Polestar 2 features an active bonnet that lifts to improve pedestrian protection, providing good or adequate protection over most areas, with the bumper protecting legs well and mostly good pelvis protection. Its autonomous emergency braking system effectively responds to pedestrians and cyclists, though it does not detect pedestrians behind the vehicle.

The Polestar 2 comes standard with front and rear seatbelt reminders, a driver-monitoring system for drowsiness, and a speed assistance system with a manual limiter. Its lane assistance gently corrects drifting and intervenes in critical situations, while the AEB system effectively avoids collisions with other vehicles in most tests.

The Tesla Model 3 performed well in crash tests, providing good protection for most critical body areas in frontal, side, and pole impacts, with some marginal chest protection for rear occupants in the full-width frontal test. It also offers strong whiplash protection, occupant injury mitigation, an advanced eCall system, post-collision impact prevention, and doors and windows that can be opened in case of submersion.

The Tesla Model 3 provides excellent protection for child occupants, scoring maximum points in frontal and side crash tests. It features a front passenger airbag that can be disabled for rear-facing child seats, a direct child presence detection warning system, and can properly accommodate all compatible child restraints.

The Tesla Model 3 features an active bonnet that lifts to reduce pedestrian injury, providing generally good or adequate protection for heads, and good protection for the pelvis, femurs, knees, and tibias. Its autonomous emergency braking system effectively responds to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

The Tesla Model 3’s safety features perform well, with its AEB system effectively responding to other vehicles. Standard systems include front and rear seatbelt reminders, driver fatigue and distraction monitoring, lane support with corrective interventions, and a speed assistance system that can automatically set the speed limiter.

The Porsche Macan performed well in crash tests, providing good protection for most critical body areas in frontal, side, and pole impacts, with marginal chest protection for rear passengers and marginal control of excursion in far-side impacts. It also features occupant-to-occupant protection with airbags, strong whiplash protection, an advanced eCall system, secondary impact prevention, and doors that can be opened in the event of submersion.

The Porsche Macan provides excellent protection for child occupants, scoring maximum points in frontal and side crash tests. Its front passenger airbag can be disabled for rear-facing child seats, with clear status information for the driver, and all compatible child restraints can be properly installed. It also features an indirect child presence detection warning system.

The Porsche Macan provides mostly good or adequate protection for pedestrians’ and cyclists’ heads, with weaker protection at the bonnet edge and windscreen pillars, and good protection for the femur, knees, and tibias. Its AEB system responds effectively to pedestrians, cyclists (including sudden ‘dooring’ events) and motorcyclists, though it does not detect pedestrians behind the vehicle.

The Porsche Macan’s safety features include an adequate AEB system that avoids collisions in several tests, standard front and rear seatbelt reminders, and driver fatigue monitoring. It also has lane support that gently corrects drifting, intervenes in critical situations, and a speed assistance system that can automatically set the limiter.

Euro NCAP is an independent organisation testing vehicles across Europe for safety. Star ratings assess crash performance and advanced safety systems to help consumers choose the safest vehicles.

In 2025, the Tesla Model 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Hyundai Ioniq 6 are among the safest EVs, achieving 5-star Euro NCAP ratings.

EVs often have reinforced cabins and battery protection. Their lower centre of gravity reduces rollover risk, and the advanced driver-assistance systems that often comes as standard provide extra accident prevention.

Electric vehicles perform exceptionally in crash tests, protecting occupants in frontal, side, and rear collisions, while also considering pedestrian and cyclist safety. Active safety features can also help prevent or reduce the severity of accidents.