Geez, no contest. Front: Model 3 crushing stops far away from the windshield, Bolt nearly gets to it. Pole: Pole digs way further into the Bolt Cutaway shots: Model 3 cleanly folds into empty space with minimal disruption; Bolt jams large incompressible parts back and its shock absorption structure actually shatters (aka, no more energy absorption after that point) Basically, the Model 3 looks like it has way more crash potential absorption remaining for higher speeds, while Bolt looks like it was designed to hit its safety limits right at the speeds the NHTSA tests at - nothing more.
@johnnyhb89
6 жыл бұрын
I was a little surprised by the variability in the pole test. It seems to me the moving platform under the bolt would continue to impart additional force to the bolt until the limits of tire adhesion was reached . The slip and slide method used on the model 3, (with 'gloves' to remove tire friction) wouldn't seem to have the same drawbacks, unless the cable pulling it continues to pull after impact to compensate.. All the other tests seem good , and reveal the model 3 appears to be a stiffer car. The outdoor vs indoor testing is a bit odd as well. I guess these videos are not necessarily the tests the scores are based on, I assume they crash a few of them in each test. The ambient temperature would likely have a large impact on metal ductility, I would assume.
@ricecakeFTW
5 жыл бұрын
The Bolt has a narrower track, shorter wheel base, and taller than a Model 3 and is considered a hatch, not a sedan which is probably why its crumple zones seem closer to the cabin. BUT the interior and dash never moved and there was no pasanger space intrusion. Even if it preformed differently than the Model 3 in the way it took the impacts it still preformed very well. Seems like you are just biased towards Tesla. Both cars preformed very well.
@0ooTheMAXXoo0
4 жыл бұрын
@@ricecakeFTW Head of the dummy bounced off the pole I am pretty sure. EDIT: guess the curtain gets in-between but the pole is way in there...
@cartermelton429
3 жыл бұрын
While this is true, you have to remember they are two different categories of vehicles also. The Tesla is rarely larger than the bolt being a sedan, while the bolt is just a small hatchback
@maxgil3203
2 жыл бұрын
@@ricecakeFTW yea
@wnchandler14
6 жыл бұрын
If each car was labeled on the screen during each test, which is which would be clearer.
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