NHTSA Tells Tesla "Not So Fast" Over Safest Vehicle Ever Claim For Model 3

Actually, Tesla is quoting a chart that the NHTSA provides, and it does show the Model 3 with the lowest probability of injury. So, they are actually right. Although it's tough to say "of all time" or "ever", since this particular data point doesn't go too far back. It's something fairly recent I believe. But still, they are quoting something that NHTSA published and made publicly available.

When liars keep on telling lies...

Facts:
NHTSA rating of 5-star overall (maximum rating of 5 stars in every category)
Lowest probability of injury among ALL CARS TESTED by NHTSA

Put 2 and 2 together, voila, you have "the safest car ever tested by NHTSA".

NHTSA may be afraid to say so out of fear from offending other car makers with 5-star rating, but facts are there for all to see. Not accepting it is YOUR problem.

https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1049284924321087488
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2017-0037-0036

I can tell you what those numbers mean - not all that much - they are estimates of what they consider safety, which is subject to opinion. Tests are not reality - they are created by govt beaurocrats and also do not mirror the test used by the insurance companies. To my knowledge,the govt tests do not have the battery powered up for the crashes, which is a huge mistake - Tesla's are known for exploding batteries and burning occupants to death, partly due to the car's exit hardware. A car's safety can only be determined from real world data, not some tests cooked up by govt employees. Just take a look at the diasasters of their "emissions testing."

A govt test is not reality - a car must prove itself safe in the real world, and even the definition of "safety" is vague.