Euro NCAP 2023: 9 Chinese Cars Secure 5 Stars

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14 Dec 2023

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Euro NCAP 2023: 9 Chinese Cars Secure 5 Stars

In 2023, Euro NCAP conducted crash tests on 17 automobiles, with over 50% of them being Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs). Chinese automakers aimed to showcase their value to European consumers, achieving success as all assessed vehicles made in China received a 5-star rating.

The nine Chinese models, representing BYD, Xpeng, Nio, and Smart, include BYD Dolphin, BYD Seal, BYD Seal-U (Song Plus), BYD Tang, Xpeng G9, Xpeng P7, Nio EL7 (ES7), Nio ET5, and Smart #3. Notably, the Smart #3, labeled as a "Chinese car," is built on Geely's SEA architecture, utilizes parts from Geely's subsidiaries, and is manufactured by Geely in China.

The Nio ET5 emerged as the safest vehicle tested by Euro NCAP in 2023, surpassing the Volkswagen ID.7. Here's a summary of crash test findings for the evaluated Chinese vehicles, listed from lowest to highest scores:

Xpeng G9:

Adult Occupant: 85%
Child Occupant: 85%
Vulnerable Road Users: 78%
Safety Assist: 78%

BYD Tang:

Adult & Child Occupant: 87%
Vulnerable Road Users: 80%
Safety Assist Systems: 73%

Xpeng P7:

Adult Occupant: 87%
Child Occupant: 81%
Vulnerable Road Users: 81%
Safety Assist: 78%

BYD Seal-U (Song Plus):

Adult Occupant: 90%
Child Occupant: 86%
Vulnerable Road Users: 83%
Safety Assist Systems: 73%

BYD Seal:

Adult Occupant: 89%
Child Occupant: 87%
Vulnerable Road Users: 82%
Safety Assist Systems: 76%

BYD Dolphin:

Adult Occupant: 89%
Child Occupant: 87%
Vulnerable Road Users: 85%
Safety Assist Systems: 79%

Nio EL7 (ES7):

Adult Occupant: 93%
Child Occupant: 85%
Vulnerable Road Users: 80%
Safety Assist: 79%

Smart #3:

Adult Occupant: 90%
Child Occupant: 86%
Vulnerable Road Users: 84%
Safety Assist Systems: 85%

Nio ET5/ ET5 Touring:

Adult Occupant: 96%
Child Occupant: 85%
Vulnerable Road Users: 83%
Safety Assist Systems: 81%

In terms of safety categories, the Nio ET5 excelled in adult safety, BYD Dolphin, Seal, and Tang performed well in child occupant safety, BYD Dolphin led in vulnerable road users safety, and the Smart #3 topped the safety assist category among the nine Chinese cars evaluated by Euro NCAP in 2023.

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