Tesla Model S Plaid debuts Tesla claims the Model S Plaid is the world's quickest car and that the $129,990 sedan can accelerate to 60 mph in less than two seconds. The 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y has received the best Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) after performing well in its latest crash test. The 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. (Tesla) The Model Y received the top "Good" score in all the impact evaluations as well as a "Superior" rating automatic emergency braking system, which was recently redesigned to use only cameras without any radar or ultrasonic sensors. The Model Y received the best ratings for all impact evaluations. (Tesla) The vehicle also received "Good" and "Acceptable" ratings for the headlights available across the lineup, which are the required scores to get the "plus" designation. The Tesla Model Y has a "Superior" automatic emergency braking system, according to the IIHS. (Tesla) The only other area where it fell short is was ease of use for its LATCH child safety seat attachment system, which was deemed to be "Acceptable."