# Green NCAP: Tesla Model Y gets five stars, BYD Dolphin Surf does better

> In the Green NCAP environmental test, the Tesla Model Y earns five stars, the BYD Dolphin Surf achieves a better score, and a diesel Volkswagen sets a record.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: low) involving Tesla, BYD and Volkswagen, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 11:58. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 12:12. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Not located
- Brands: Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 11:58
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 12:12
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1278-green-ncap-tesla-model-y-gets-five-stars-byd-dolphin-surf-does-better

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Voitures électriques VS diesel et hybrides : qui pollue le moins ?](https://fr.motor1.com/news/813812/voitures-%C3%A9lectriques-hybrides-pollution-ncap/) — Motor1.com France, 1 November 2026 at 11:58
- [Green NCAP : le Tesla Model Y au firmament, le Volkswagen Tayron en grandes difficultés](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/green-ncap-le-tesla-model-y-au-firmament-le-volkswagen-tayron-en-grandes-difficultes.294244) — Auto Infos, 2 November 2026 at 12:12

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Green NCAP: Tesla Model Y gets five stars, BYD Dolphin Surf does better”, https://mecapress.com/events/1278-green-ncap-tesla-model-y-gets-five-stars-byd-dolphin-surf-does-better
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