ANCAP five stars for BYD Seal 6, Tesla Model Y L and MG4 EV Urban
ANCAP's latest results award maximum five-star ratings to the BYD Seal 6 plug-in hybrid, MG4 EV Urban and six-seat Tesla Model Y L with the Skoda Octavia retained on reassessment.
Shane Riley
Key takeaways
- Three new models earn five-star ANCAP ratings in May 2026
- BYD Seal 6 scores 92 percent for Adult Occupant Protection
- Tesla Model Y L leads on Safety Assist with 92%
ANCAP Safety has handed five-star ratings to the BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban and Tesla Model Y L in its latest round of crash testing. The Skoda Octavia also kept its five-star rating following a reassessment of vehicles built from July 2025. All four were assessed against ANCAP's 2023-2025 criteria.
BYD Seal 6 scores top adult occupant result
BYD Seal 6
The large plug-in hybrid, available in Australia as a sedan and wagon, scored 92% for Adult Occupant Protection. That was the highest result in this round of testing.
It also earned 90% for Child Occupant Protection, 84% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 84% for Safety Assist. Crash testing showed good protection across nearly all critical body regions for both driver and passengers.
Tesla Model Y L impresses on safety assist
The new six-seat, three-row Tesla Model Y L scored 92% for Safety Assist, the strongest result of the group on that pillar. Adult Occupant Protection landed at 91%. ANCAP based the rating on testing of the related five-seat Model Y, with extra assessments to confirm the results carried across to the longer-wheelbase variant.
Family buyers should note one caveat. ANCAP found that many child restraints could not be correctly installed in the second row due to top tether routing limitations. In the third row, convertible child restraints could not be easily installed using the ISOFix anchorages.
MG4 EV Urban earns five stars across the board
MG4 EV Urban
On sale in Australia from March 2026, the MG4 EV Urban earned 87% for Adult Occupant Protection and 86% for Child Occupant Protection. It also scored 85% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 82% for Safety Assist. Its autonomous emergency braking performed well in forward pedestrian and cyclist scenarios.
The rating applies across the entire MG4 EV Urban range.
ANCAP safety ratings comparison
| Make / Model | Adult Occupant | Child Occupant | Vulnerable Road User | Safety Assist |
| BYD Seal 6 | 92% | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Tesla Model Y L | 91% | 84% | 86% | 92% |
| MG4 EV Urban | 87% | 86% | 85% | 82% |
| Skoda Octavia | 85% | 81% | 81% | 82% |
"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.
For Australian buyers shopping new EVs and plug-in hybrids, this round adds three more five-star options to the shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Did the BYD Seal 6 get a five-star ANCAP rating?
Yes. The BYD Seal 6 earned a five-star ANCAP rating against the 2023-2025 criteria, with a class-leading 92 percent score for Adult Occupant Protection.
What is the ANCAP rating for the Tesla Model Y L?
The six-seat Tesla Model Y L holds a five-star ANCAP rating, scoring 92 percent for Safety Assist and 91 percent for Adult Occupant Protection.
When did the MG4 EV Urban go on sale in Australia?
The MG4 EV Urban went on sale in Australia from March 2026, and its five-star ANCAP rating applies across all variants in the range.
Shane Riley
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Shane Riley is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 20+ years across OEM, leasing and fleet, with experience in vehicle strategy, sales and operations.
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