(SeaPRwire) – PARIS, May 23, 2026 — The Geely Starray EM-i has successfully completed an extreme, dual-sided sequential crash test that exceeds regulatory compliance at the Euro NCAP-accredited UTAC headquarters in France. The vehicle’s outstanding performance directly validated Geely’s leading vehicle safety architecture and the depth of its systemic engineering.
Geely Auto was the only automaker selected to conduct a live safety demonstration at the “Automotive Safety Tech Globalization & Innovation in the Smart Driving Era” summit, co-hosted by the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) and UTAC. As Europe’s first side-impact test combined with a far-side rigid pole intrusion challenge, this assessment goes well beyond the current Euro NCAP side-impact protocol, amplifying the test’s severity to replicate real-world multi-vehicle chain collisions.
During the test, a moving deformable barrier strikes the vehicle’s side at 60 km/h, pushing it into a rigid pole on the opposite side and creating a second high-severity impact comparable to a side pole crash. This puts extreme pressure on the vehicle’s structural integrity, millisecond-level airbag deployment algorithms, and NEV battery system protection. The results confirmed that the Geely STARRAY EM-i maintained an intact passenger cell post-collision. Restraint systems deployed with pinpoint precision, the e-CALL emergency rescue system triggered instantly, and doors unlocked automatically.
With nearly three decades in automotive manufacturing, Geely Auto has steadfastly upheld its core philosophy of “Consumer First, Safety First”. The company has integrated full-domain AI technology to enhance its Comprehensive Safety System 2.0, shifting focus from traditional “vehicle-centric safety” to an ecosystem-wide perspective covering “People-Vehicle-Road-Cloud-Satellite” and anchoring four distinct zero-accident mobility visions.
Through sustained R&D investments, Geely Auto has built deep technological barriers. Driven by uncompromising quality, it has secured top ratings in 80 global authoritative safety assessments, with various models earning prestigious five-star ratings across C-NCAP, Euro NCAP, ANCAP, ASEAN NCAP, and C-IASI. Geely Auto has also made critical safety patents public—including one-touch window-breaking technology and underbody battery protection systems—while opening its Safety Center resources to industry peers.
About UTAC
UTAC is a leading international group in digital and sustainable mobility, autonomous and connected vehicles, custom testing, certification, global regulatory compliance, and training. As an official Euro NCAP-accredited laboratory, UTAC operates state-of-the-art testing centers worldwide, providing the global automotive industry with independent, world-class validation and certification services to advance safety and environmental performance.
About CAERI
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) is a premier state-level automotive research institution headquartered in Chongqing, China. As a leading authority in automotive engineering R&D, testing, inspection, and certification, CAERI delivers comprehensive technical support and innovative solutions to the global automotive industry, playing a pivotal role in shaping national safety standards, intelligent connected vehicle technologies, and green mobility ecosystems.
About Geely Auto Group
Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company based in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, it develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands.
Geely Auto achieved cumulative sales of 3,024,567 units in 2025, exceeding its full-year target with 39% year-on-year growth. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,687,767 units, a 90% year-on-year increase.
Focused on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, intelligent vehicles powered by advanced technologies like hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems.
As a global enterprise, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence via strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. It strives to create greener, smarter, more accessible mobility solutions, driving the future of sustainable transportation forward.
Company: Geely Automobile Holdings (HangZhou) Co.Ltd
Contact Person: Geely Auto Group, Media Relations, Janet Chen
Email: media@geely.com
Website: global.geely.com
Address: Hangzhou, China
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