2019 Impact Report
The very purpose of Tesla's existence is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In light of this mission, we are excited to publish our second annual Impact Report.
The very purpose of Tesla's existence is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In light of this mission, we are excited to publish our second annual Impact Report.
We are often asked if electric vehicles (EVs) are more sustainable than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The environmental impact of zero-emission transport and energy products, like the products that Tesla produces and sells, is undeniably more positive than the greenhouse gas-emitting alternatives.
We are often asked if electric vehicles (EVs) are more sustainable than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The environmental impact of zero-emission transport and energy products, like the products that Tesla produces and sells, is undeniably more positive than the greenhouse gas-emitting alternatives.
We are often asked if electric vehicles (EVs) are more sustainable than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The environmental impact of zero-emission transport and energy products, like the products that Tesla produces and sells, is undeniably more positive than the greenhouse gas-emitting alternatives.
We are often asked if electric vehicles (EVs) are more sustainable than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The environmental impact of zero-emission transport and energy products, like the products that Tesla produces and sells, is undeniably more positive than the greenhouse gas-emitting alternatives.
Tesla vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. The energy efficiency of Tesla vehicles will continue to improve further over time as we continue to improve our technology and powertrain efficiency. This way, we will minimize cost for our customers as well as reduce the carbon footprint per mile driven.
Tesla vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. The energy efficiency of Tesla vehicles will continue to improve further over time as we continue to improve our technology and powertrain efficiency. This way, we will minimize cost for our customers as well as reduce the carbon footprint per mile driven.
Tesla vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. The energy efficiency of Tesla vehicles will continue to improve further over time as we continue to improve our technology and powertrain efficiency. This way, we will minimize cost for our customers as well as reduce the carbon footprint per mile driven.
Tesla vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. The energy efficiency of Tesla vehicles will continue to improve further over time as we continue to improve our technology and powertrain efficiency. This way, we will minimize cost for our customers as well as reduce the carbon footprint per mile driven.
Tesla's battery packs are designed to outlast the car. Vehicles get scrapped after roughly 130,000 to 200,000 miles of usage, depending on the region. Based on our fleet data, battery degradation of Tesla vehicles which have achieved this type of mileage was only ~ 10%.
Most batteries that Tesla recycles today are pre-consumer, coming to us through R&D and quality control. None of our scrapped lithium-ion batteries go to landfilling, and 100% are recycled.
Tesla's battery packs are designed to outlast the car. Vehicles get scrapped after roughly 130,000 to 200,000 miles of usage, depending on the region. Based on our fleet data, battery degradation of Tesla vehicles which have achieved this type of mileage was only ~ 10%.
Most batteries that Tesla recycles today are pre-consumer, coming to us through R&D and quality control. None of our scrapped lithium-ion batteries go to landfilling, and 100% are recycled.
Tesla's battery packs are designed to outlast the car. Vehicles get scrapped after roughly 130,000 to 200,000 miles of usage, depending on the region. Based on our fleet data, battery degradation of Tesla vehicles which have achieved this type of mileage was only ~ 10%.
Most batteries that Tesla recycles today are pre-consumer, coming to us through R&D and quality control. None of our scrapped lithium-ion batteries go to landfilling, and 100% are recycled.
Tesla's battery packs are designed to outlast the car. Vehicles get scrapped after roughly 130,000 to 200,000 miles of usage, depending on the region. Based on our fleet data, battery degradation of Tesla vehicles which have achieved this type of mileage was only ~ 10%.
Most batteries that Tesla recycles today are pre-consumer, coming to us through R&D and quality control. None of our scrapped lithium-ion batteries go to landfilling, and 100% are recycled.
Electric vehicles are not only important due to reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also due to reduction of poisonous gases around us. Pollutants cause about 4.2 million deaths every year globally. According to researchers, such pollutants cause more premature deaths than smoking or infectious disease. EVs not only reduce the total carbon footprint, but also help to reduce city pollution.
Electric vehicles are not only important due to reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also due to reduction of poisonous gases around us. Pollutants cause about 4.2 million deaths every year globally. According to researchers, such pollutants cause more premature deaths than smoking or infectious disease. EVs not only reduce the total carbon footprint, but also help to reduce city pollution.
Electric vehicles are not only important due to reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also due to reduction of poisonous gases around us. Pollutants cause about 4.2 million deaths every year globally. According to researchers, such pollutants cause more premature deaths than smoking or infectious disease. EVs not only reduce the total carbon footprint, but also help to reduce city pollution.
Electric vehicles are not only important due to reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also due to reduction of poisonous gases around us. Pollutants cause about 4.2 million deaths every year globally. According to researchers, such pollutants cause more premature deaths than smoking or infectious disease. EVs not only reduce the total carbon footprint, but also help to reduce city pollution.
Safety is essential to us. Our commitment to safety is why all Tesla vehicles built since October 2016 come with a suite of external cameras, additional sensors and onboard computing that enable enhanced advanced safety features, all of which we continue to improve over time through software updates.
Safety is essential to us. Our commitment to safety is why all Tesla vehicles built since October 2016 come with a suite of external cameras, additional sensors and onboard computing that enable enhanced advanced safety features, all of which we continue to improve over time through software updates.
Safety is essential to us. Our commitment to safety is why all Tesla vehicles built since October 2016 come with a suite of external cameras, additional sensors and onboard computing that enable enhanced advanced safety features, all of which we continue to improve over time through software updates.
Safety is essential to us. Our commitment to safety is why all Tesla vehicles built since October 2016 come with a suite of external cameras, additional sensors and onboard computing that enable enhanced advanced safety features, all of which we continue to improve over time through software updates.
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NHTSA US New Car Assessment Program NCAP |
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European New Car Assessment Programme Euro NCAP |
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Australasian New Car Assessment Program ANCAP |
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS |
★★★★★ Not Rated |
Received 2019 Top Safety Pick* |
From 2012 to 2019, there has been approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 175 million miles traveled. By comparison, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation show that in the U.S. there is one ICE vehicle fire for every 19 million miles traveled. As we continue to improve our battery chemistry, cell structure, battery pack structure and vehicle passive safety, fires will be even less likely for our EVs.
From 2012 to 2019, there has been approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 175 million miles traveled. By comparison, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation show that in the U.S. there is one ICE vehicle fire for every 19 million miles traveled. As we continue to improve our battery chemistry, cell structure, battery pack structure and vehicle passive safety, fires will be even less likely for our EVs.
From 2012 to 2019, there has been approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 175 million miles traveled. By comparison, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation show that in the U.S. there is one ICE vehicle fire for every 19 million miles traveled. As we continue to improve our battery chemistry, cell structure, battery pack structure and vehicle passive safety, fires will be even less likely for our EVs.
From 2012 to 2019, there has been approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 175 million miles traveled. By comparison, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation show that in the U.S. there is one ICE vehicle fire for every 19 million miles traveled. As we continue to improve our battery chemistry, cell structure, battery pack structure and vehicle passive safety, fires will be even less likely for our EVs.
Learn more about how Tesla is accelerating
the world's transition to sustainable energy
Learn more about how Tesla is accelerating
the world's transition to sustainable energy