Tesla Cybertruck gets IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck just grabbed the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2025—but only for crew cab models built after April this year.
This upgrade happened thanks to some key tweaks to its front underbody and footwell, making it safer in crash tests.
How did Cybertruck earn this?
To score the Top Safety Pick+, a truck needs to ace tough crash tests (like small and moderate overlap front and side impacts) and have decent pedestrian crash prevention plus good headlights.
After the April updates, the Cybertruck checked all these boxes with solid ratings across the board.
Why does this matter?
This win puts the Cybertruck ahead of big names like Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 crew cab, which didn't meet the latest safety standards.
It's a reminder that serious design changes are now key if automakers want top safety scores in the US.
For now, though, Cybertruck is sticking to North America—it doesn't meet European rules yet.