Quick Takeaways
- Hyundai Nexo secures a five-star Euro NCAP rating under the stricter 2025 protocol, reinforcing hydrogen SUV safety leadership.
- Results highlight strong occupant protection, advanced ADAS performance, and robust post-crash safety engineering.
On October 30, the Hyundai Nexo Euro NCAP safety rating drew global attention as the hydrogen-powered SUV secured a five-star score under Euro NCAP’s stringent 2025 testing protocol. While the Nexo is currently serving as a pilot vehicle for feasibility assessment by the Government of India, its latest safety results reinforce Hyundai’s positioning in future-ready, zero-emission mobility.
Weighing 1,910 kg, the 2025 Hyundai Nexo FCEV underwent a comprehensive series of crash and active safety evaluations. The model achieved 90 percent in Adult Occupant Protection, 85 percent in Child Occupant Protection, 76 percent in Vulnerable Road User protection, and 80 percent in Safety Assist, placing it among the safest fuel cell electric vehicles tested to date.
Hyundai Nexo Euro NCAP Adult Occupant Protection Performance
Adult Occupant Protection in the Euro NCAP framework evaluates frontal, lateral, rear-impact performance along with rescue and extrication readiness. Out of a maximum 40 points, the Nexo scored 36.3, translating to an impressive 90 percent rating.
Key performance highlights include:
These results underline Hyundai’s focus on post-crash occupant survivability in addition to impact protection.
Child Occupant Protection Results in Euro NCAP Tests
The Hyundai Nexo recorded 42 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection, achieving an overall score of 85 percent. Euro NCAP assessed protection using six-year-old and ten-year-old child dummies across frontal and side impact scenarios.
The results demonstrate consistent restraint performance and structural safety for young occupants.
Child Safety Features and CRS Installation Assessment
In the evaluation of child safety features, the Nexo secured 6 out of 13 points. The SUV offers ISOFIX mounts in the second row, i-Size compliance, and top tether anchorage. However, the absence of an integrated child restraint system, child presence detection, and centre-seat CRS capability limited its score.
CRS installation checks delivered a perfect 12 out of 12 points, with Euro NCAP noting straightforward and error-free installation across available seating positions.
Vulnerable Road User Protection and Mitigation
The Hyundai Nexo achieved a 76 percent score in Vulnerable Road User protection, combining passive design measures with active collision mitigation technologies.
The deployable bonnet system, designed to reduce head injury risk, was active during testing and contributed to improved pedestrian safety outcomes.
Safety Assist Systems and ADAS Performance
Safety Assist systems earned the Nexo 14.4 out of 20 points, equating to an 80 percent rating. The assessment covered both driver support and accident avoidance technologies.
Advanced driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and driver drowsiness detection performed reliably across Euro NCAP scenarios.
Fuel Cell Powertrain and Market Outlook
Powered by a 150 kW hydrogen fuel cell system, the Hyundai Nexo delivers a claimed driving range of up to 826 km on a single tank, reinforcing its credentials as a long-range zero-emission SUV. Despite its role as a pilot vehicle in India, a commercial launch in the market remains uncertain for now, primarily due to infrastructure readiness.
Weighing 1,910 kg, the 2025 Hyundai Nexo FCEV underwent a comprehensive series of crash and active safety evaluations. The model achieved 90 percent in Adult Occupant Protection, 85 percent in Child Occupant Protection, 76 percent in Vulnerable Road User protection, and 80 percent in Safety Assist, placing it among the safest fuel cell electric vehicles tested to date.
Hyundai Nexo Euro NCAP Adult Occupant Protection Performance
Adult Occupant Protection in the Euro NCAP framework evaluates frontal, lateral, rear-impact performance along with rescue and extrication readiness. Out of a maximum 40 points, the Nexo scored 36.3, translating to an impressive 90 percent rating.
Key performance highlights include:
- Frontal impact score of 14.13 out of 16, indicating stable passenger compartment integrity
- Lateral impact score of 15 out of 16, reflecting strong side structure protection
- Full 4 out of 4 points in rear impact tests
- 3 out of 4 points for rescue and extrication, supported by features such as advanced eCall, multi-collision braking, rescue sheets, and submergence safety compliance
These results underline Hyundai’s focus on post-crash occupant survivability in addition to impact protection.
Child Occupant Protection Results in Euro NCAP Tests
The Hyundai Nexo recorded 42 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection, achieving an overall score of 85 percent. Euro NCAP assessed protection using six-year-old and ten-year-old child dummies across frontal and side impact scenarios.
- Frontal impact: 16 out of 16, with all critical body areas rated as good
- Lateral impact: 8 out of 8, ensuring effective side protection
- Child restraint systems used included Cybex Solution T i-Fix and Graco Booster Basic R129
The results demonstrate consistent restraint performance and structural safety for young occupants.
Child Safety Features and CRS Installation Assessment
In the evaluation of child safety features, the Nexo secured 6 out of 13 points. The SUV offers ISOFIX mounts in the second row, i-Size compliance, and top tether anchorage. However, the absence of an integrated child restraint system, child presence detection, and centre-seat CRS capability limited its score.
CRS installation checks delivered a perfect 12 out of 12 points, with Euro NCAP noting straightforward and error-free installation across available seating positions.
Vulnerable Road User Protection and Mitigation
The Hyundai Nexo achieved a 76 percent score in Vulnerable Road User protection, combining passive design measures with active collision mitigation technologies.
- VRU impact protection: 23.4 out of 36
- VRU impact mitigation: 24.6 out of 27
- Autonomous emergency braking scores across pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists
- Full marks in AEB motorcyclist and lane support motorcyclist tests
The deployable bonnet system, designed to reduce head injury risk, was active during testing and contributed to improved pedestrian safety outcomes.
Safety Assist Systems and ADAS Performance
Safety Assist systems earned the Nexo 14.4 out of 20 points, equating to an 80 percent rating. The assessment covered both driver support and accident avoidance technologies.
- Speed assistance: 2.2 out of 3
- Occupant status monitoring: 2.2 out of 3
- Lane support systems: full 3 out of 3
- Car-to-car AEB: 7 out of 9
Advanced driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and driver drowsiness detection performed reliably across Euro NCAP scenarios.
Fuel Cell Powertrain and Market Outlook
Powered by a 150 kW hydrogen fuel cell system, the Hyundai Nexo delivers a claimed driving range of up to 826 km on a single tank, reinforcing its credentials as a long-range zero-emission SUV. Despite its role as a pilot vehicle in India, a commercial launch in the market remains uncertain for now, primarily due to infrastructure readiness.
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