Key Points
- BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban and Tesla Model Y L all earn five-star ANCAP safety ratings in the latest 2025 assessment round
- BYD Seal 6 leads on Adult Occupant Protection at 92%, while Tesla Model Y L tops Safety Assist at 92%
- Tesla Model Y L buyers should take care when selecting and installing child restraints in the second and third row seats
ANCAP Safety has released five-star ratings for three new models: the BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban and Tesla Model Y L. The Skoda Octavia also retains its five-star rating following a reassessment of vehicles built from July 2025. All vehicles were assessed against 2023-2025 testing and rating criteria.
BYD Seal 6
The BYD Seal 6 is the top performer in this round. It earned the highest Adult Occupant Protection score of 92%. Available as a sedan and a wagon, the large plug-in hybrid scored well across all four assessment pillars. Crash test protection was rated good across nearly all critical body regions for both driver and passengers.
| Category | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 92% |
| Child Occupant Protection | 90% |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 84% |
| Safety Assist | 84% |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 Stars (2025) |
MG4 EV Urban
The MG4 EV Urban is a new battery electric small car that went on sale in March 2026. It earned five stars with solid results across all pillars. Crash protection was strong in both frontal and side impact tests, with good protection across key body regions. Autonomous emergency braking performed well in forward pedestrian and cyclist scenarios. The rating applies to all variants.
| Category | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 87% |
| Child Occupant Protection | 86% |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 85% |
| Safety Assist | 82% |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 Stars (2025) |
Tesla Model Y L
The six-seat, three-row Tesla Model Y L has been awarded five stars. It carries strong results in Safety Assist (92%) and Adult Occupant Protection (91%). The rating is based on testing of the related five-seat Model Y, with additional testing and assessments to confirm results apply to the longer-wheelbase variant.
One area to note: ANCAP identified difficulties with child restraint installation in the second row. Many restraints could not be correctly installed due to limitations with top tether routing. In the third row, rearward-facing and forward-facing convertible child restraints could not be easily installed using the ISOFix anchorages. Buyers should take care when selecting and installing child restraints in these positions.
| Category | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 91% |
| Child Occupant Protection | 84% |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 86% |
| Safety Assist | 92% |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 Stars (2025) |
Full results at a glance
Here is how all four models compare across the four ANCAP assessment pillars.
| Model | Adult Occupant | Child Occupant | Vulnerable Road User | Safety Assist | Rating |
| BYD Seal 6 | 92% | 90% | 84% | 84% | 5 Stars (2025) |
| MG4 EV Urban | 87% | 86% | 85% | 82% | 5 Stars (2025) |
| Tesla Model Y L | 91% | 84% | 86% | 92% | 5 Stars (2025) |
"These results highlight clear strengths across these models. The BYD Seal 6 leads the group on Adult Occupant Protection, the Tesla Model Y L tops it on Safety Assist, and the MG4 EV Urban holds its own against both as a small electric car," said Carla Hoorweg, Chief Executive Officer of ANCAP Safety.
"Buyers now have more choice than ever before. ANCAP star ratings provide independent, rigorous assessments of how well vehicles prevent crashes and protect occupants and other road users in serious crashes, meaning consumers can make an informed choice when it comes to safety. Safety information should always be non-negotiable in any vehicle purchase."
About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
