Tesla data shows using autopilot is less likely to cause accidents

The latest data from Tesla’s 2021 accident report suggests that the chance of an accident decreases significantly when the EV Autopilot is engaged.

of new data Tesla It suggests that the probability of an accident is significantly reduced if the company’s autopilot solution is involved. There are always some safety concerns with any autonomous vehicle, be it a drone stack or a self-driving electric vehicle. However, Tesla and others are constantly trying to convince consumers and the market at large that these new technologies are not only safer, but often safer than the human alternative.

Tesla’s line of electric vehicles has been the target of numerous accidents in recent years. In some cases, the driver of the car would be to blame, in other cases it is a system that is accused of driving the car when an accident has occurred. From a consumer perspective, the accident rate seems alarmingly high, but this is often because each incident attracts media attention.

In Tesla’s most recent Impact Report 2021, Tesla describes in detail how the company’s products and services work today, their impact on the environment and what awaits them in the future. As for the safety of Tesla vehicles and according to the data collected by the company, Tesla recorded 0.22 accidents per million kilometers when its autopilot system was engaged. To emphasize how low this is, Tesla cites NHTSA data showing that there are 1.81 car accidents per million miles driven in the United States.

Tesla focuses on safety

Even among the cases where the autopilot was turned off, Tesla reported 0.77 accidents per million miles, still well below the national average. This is what the report seems to focus on and explain how”Tesla cars are designed for safety“All in all, add this”enhanced securityWhen the autopilot is activated. For reference, here autopilot refers to automated business management and other active security features. Autosteer is essentially a more advanced version of cruise control that attempts to intelligently assess and protect a car by detecting lane markings and other vehicles and objects in the correct lane.

While the report paints a good picture of the capabilities of Tesla solutions and their security, many of these features are still considered beta products. Most importantly, they are considered features that should only be used with an informed and informed driver. As for when? Tesla Autopilot and fully autonomous driving will be ready to take full control of the wheel, although more discoveries like these could help users and regulators feel more comfortable with the idea.