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Who cares as long as the Taycan has marginal whiplash protection due to its seats _at very low_ speeds. Basically unusable. Nobody needs an expensive death trap, as an alternative to a 0 star Renault ZOE.

The 5 star Euro NCAP is mostly worthless on rear impact: https://www.businessinsider.com/porsche-taycan-5-star-crash-... " In these seat and head-restraint tests, Euro NCAP propelled a dummy with a realistic spine on a sled at both 10 and 15 mph, mimicking a rear collision. This is the type of crash most likely to inflict a neck sprain or whiplash injury. In general, manufacturers design seats so the headrests are as close to the back of an occupant's head as possible. As you can see by the orange in these diagrams, Euro NCAP assessed only "marginal" protection for the seat and head restraints in both the front and rear seats. "

Careful, don't adjust your seats in your Model 3 too much, or you'll be locked out as a "chronic abuser"!

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