Green NCAP tests are conducted to assess the environmental impact of cars, irrespective of their powertrain.<\/p>\n
The testing agency recently conducted and published the assessment results of the Tesla Model S, MG5 EV and the petrol-powered BMW X1. While the two electric cars received good ratings, the petrol-powered SUV scored a relatively low rating.<\/p>\n
The BMW X1 used for the Green NCAP tests was the entry-level sDrive 18i, powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 134 BHP without any form of electrification. Being a petrol-powered car, the X1 obtained a low score on the Greenhouse Gas Index due to its CO2 emissions, securing 2.1\/10 points. However, the X1 scored strongly in the Clean Air Index with a 7.7\/10, thanks to its strong exhaust after treatment. This helped the BMW X1 achieve an overall average of 45%, earning it a 2.5-star rating.<\/p>\n
The Tesla Model S and the MG5 EV secured a 5-star rating in the Green NCAP tests, with an average of 97% and 95%, respectively. The Model S tested was the AWD dual motor variant with a 100 kWh battery. The car secured a perfect 10\/10 score for the Clean Air Index, while managing an impressive 9.4\/10 for energy efficiency and 9.7\/10 for the greenhouse gas index.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the MG5 EV secured a 10\/10 for clean air index, while energy efficiency and greenhouse gas index were 9.2\/10 and 9.5\/10, respectively.<\/p>\n