Let's Applaud These Affordable Cars for Their Tesla Model 3-like Crash Safety

Sorry, was that too snarky? Our headline alludes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recent awarding of five stars in all crash test categories to the Tesla Model 3 — a bit of news that’s made the rounds lately. It’s a worthy achievement, so hats off to Tesla for building a car that can take a beating.

However, if you’re still waiting patiently for Tesla to deliver your car, here’s a listing of vehicles costing less than the current “base” Model 3 (the $44,000 Long Range model) that are just as safe in a collision, and are available to buy at a dealership near you. Like, even today.

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  • Zipper69 Why the choice of a four door shell.Packing this tech into Stinger would have been awesome.
  • Eric I have no desire to have an EV. Too expensive, no charging facilities within 50 miles are even planned, unproven technology, arguably even more environmentally harmful than ICE vehicles. Besides being a status symbol and to signal virtue, what's to like?
  • Zipper69 Alfa Romeo Europa
  • MGS1995 I wish my hybrid was a plug in hybrid but I’m not interested in an electric only vehicle. I’m in a rural area which probably will be late in getting the needed infrastructure.
  • FreedMike Um, OK. EVs are just cars, folks. I have no idea why they take up so much rent-free space in some folks' heads.