Euro NCAP Tested Over 100 New Cars Last Year, with EVs Outperforming ICE Vehicles Overall

January 19 news, local time January 16, according to foreign media insideevs reports, Euro NCAP's test results last year showed that electric vehicles performed well in overall safety. Has surpassed gasoline carsThis reflects that while car manufacturers are advancing electrification, they have not relaxed their investment in safety performance.

As Europe's most authoritative crash safety assessment organization, Euro NCAP evaluated more than 100 new cars last year, with tests covering...Occupant Protection, Pedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Protection, and Active Safety Systems。

IT reports that in an era where five-star ratings are the norm, percentage scores for individual categories are becoming crucial for differentiating safety levels.

Among all the participating models, the Mercedes-Benz CLA stood out, becoming... Best Overall Performance of the YearModel, and simultaneously winBest small family car title. It achieved a 94% score for Adult Occupant Protection and 93% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, primarily thanks toActive hood design and more mature automatic emergency braking system。

Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen pointed out that Mercedes-Benz's long-term commitment to safety made the CLA's award a natural outcome. He also emphasized that Tesla followed closely behind.Firefly, LeapmotorThe emergence of new players is driving the continuous improvement of global safety standards.

In the large family car category, the facelifted Tesla Model 3 demonstrates stable performance, with significant improvements in child occupant protection. The model achieved high scores in the Euro NCAP tests. Adult Occupant Protection 90%, Child Occupant Protection 93%, Pedestrian Protection 82%, Safety Assist 87%The [Name of Car] achieved a [Ranking] score, making it last year's safest large family car.

The Tesla Model Y also received high praise. Euro NCAP considers it a benchmark vehicle in the small SUV category. Adult Occupant Protection 91%, Child Occupant Protection 93%, Vulnerable Road User Protection 86%, Safety Assist 92% and was named the safest small SUV of the year.

In the urban vehicle category, the all-electric Mini Cooper E has earned the title of "Safest Urban Vehicle" due to its robust body structure.Adult occupant protection: 89%, Child occupant protection: 87%, Pedestrian protection: 77%, Safety assist systems: 79%Its overall performance exceeds that of the fuel-powered version on the same platform.

In the large SUV segment, the smart #5 has become a new highlight of the year. This all-electric SUV, launched in Europe last year, has achieved promising results in testing. Adult Occupant Protection 88%, Child Occupant Protection 93%, Vulnerable Road Users 84%, Safety Assist 92%The results demonstrate mature safety capabilities.

Among executive-class vehicles, the Polestar 3 was the safest model to pass Euro NCAP tests last year. As Polestar's largest SUV to date, the Polestar 3...Adult occupant protection 90%, child occupant protection 93%, pedestrian protection 79%, safety assist 83%。