Geely Starray EM-i Passes Beyond-Compliance Dual-Sided Crash Test in Europe
Geely's Starray EM-i became the only automaker to demonstrate a beyond-compliance dual-sided side-impact crash test at UTAC in France, validating its safety architecture.
- 60 km/h
- 80 global assessments
What Happened
The Geely Starray EM-i completed a dual-sided serial extreme crash test at UTAC, an Euro NCAP-accredited laboratory. The test combined a side impact from a moving deformable barrier at 60 km/h with a far-side rigid pole intrusion, exceeding current Euro NCAP protocols. The vehicle maintained an intact passenger cell, airbags deployed with precision, the e-CALL system triggered instantly, and doors unlocked automatically.
60 km/hkm/h
Speed of the moving deformable barrier striking the side of the vehicle.
Geely Auto has adhered to a 'Consumer First, Safety First' philosophy for nearly three decades. The company's Comprehensive Safety System 2.0 incorporates AI technology and focuses on a 'People-Vehicle-Road-Cloud-Satellite' ecosystem. Geely has achieved top ratings in 80 global safety assessments and has shared safety patents with the industry.
Why this matters
This extreme test simulates multi-vehicle chain collisions, demonstrating Geely's commitment to safety beyond regulatory standards and showcasing advanced engineering for real-world scenarios.
Terms in This Story
- Euro NCAP
- European New Car Assessment Programme, a vehicle safety rating organization that conducts crash tests and provides safety ratings.
- UTAC
- A French testing and certification group accredited by Euro NCAP for vehicle safety tests.
- e-CALL
- Emergency call system that automatically alerts emergency services after a crash.
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a term for electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles in China.
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