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From ChatGPT AI===>> Is that fatality rate because it's a Tesla or is the fatality rate between regular cars and EV's different From: Brumar89 2/6/2025 2:47:43 PM Read Replies (2) 1519987 of 1520013 Tesla Has the Highest Fatal Accident Rate of All Auto Brands, Study Finds Tesla vehicles suffer fatal accidents at a rate that's twice the industry average, according to a new report. By Joe KucinskiPublished: Nov 15, 2024 11:11 AM EST Tesla's vehicles have the highest fatal accident rate among all car brands in America, according to a recent iSeeCars study that analyzed data from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). The study was conducted on model year 2018–2022 vehicles, and focused on crashes between 2017 and 2022 that resulted in occupant fatalities. Tesla vehicles have a fatal crash rate of 5.6 per billion miles driven, according to the study; Kia is second with a rate of 5.5, and Buick rounds out the top three with a 4.8 rate. The average fatal crash rate for all cars in the United States is 2.8 per billion vehicle miles driven. The study also breaks down some of the data for individual models. The Tesla Model S has a rate more than double than average, at 5.8 per billion vehicle miles driven; meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y — the best-selling vehicle in the world has a fatal crash rate of 10.6, nearly four times the average. It ranked as the sixth worst vehicle overall. (The Hyundai Venue took the top spot overall, with a fatal crash rate of 13.9.) roadandtrack.com Musk got stuck on the idea that Tesla could be safe without using LIDAR, which would have increased the cost of his cars even more than they already were. He is wrong--cameras and machine learning aren't enough. Plus he oversells his car as being more capable of autonomous driving than they are. So they have more accidents than any other EV. ChatGPT said: The higher fatality rate of Tesla vehicles compared to the industry average likely stems from multiple factors, rather than just being an EV issue. Here are some key points to consider: 1. Vehicle Type & Driver Behavior Tesla cars, especially the Model S and Model Y, are high-performance vehicles with rapid acceleration, which may attract more aggressive driving behavior. Data suggests that drivers of performance-oriented vehicles tend to take more risks, which can increase accident severity. 2. Autopilot Misuse & Overconfidence Tesla promotes its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features, but the systems still require driver supervision. Some drivers may become over-reliant on these systems, leading to inattention and delayed reactions in critical situations. 3. Lack of LIDAR & Sensor Limitations Unlike some competitors that use LIDAR for better depth perception, Tesla relies on cameras and machine learning for autonomous features. This approach may struggle with edge cases like poor lighting, sudden obstacles, or high-speed situations. 4. Structural Safety vs. Crash Circumstances Teslas perform well in crash tests, but fatality rates also depend on the nature of the crashes. If Tesla vehicles are involved in more high-speed impacts or single-vehicle accidents, this could skew fatality statistics. 5. EV vs. Gas Car Fatality Rates EVs in general have lower fatality rates than gas-powered vehicles due to their strong crash structures and low center of gravity. The issue here seems more Tesla-specific rather than an EV-wide trend. In summary, Tesla's higher fatality rate is likely due to a combination of performance vehicle dynamics, driver behavior, and potential overreliance on semi-autonomous features—not just the fact that it’s an EV. 4o