Geely Starray EM-i Completes Europe’s First Dual-Sided Extreme Crash Test in France

Geely announced on May 23 that its Starray EM-i model successfully completed a dual-sided serial extreme crash test at the Euro NCAP-accredited headquarters of France-based UTAC. The test was designed to evaluate the vehicle’s structural resilience and occupant protection capabilities under highly demanding crash conditions. According to the company, the evaluation highlighted the effectiveness of Geely’s advanced vehicle safety architecture and engineering technologies while demonstrating its ability to withstand complex multi-impact collision scenarios beyond conventional regulatory benchmarks.

The crash assessment marked Europe’s first side-impact collision combined with a far-side rigid pole intrusion challenge. During the test procedure, a moving barrier struck the side of the Geely Starray EM-i at a speed of 60 km/h. The force of the initial impact pushed the vehicle directly into a rigid pole, generating a second severe collision event. This dual-impact configuration exceeded the requirements outlined in current Euro NCAP standards and was intended to simulate highly demanding real-world accident conditions involving multiple impact points within a short duration.

Key Results from the Geely Starray EM-i Crash Evaluation

The results of the extreme crash assessment demonstrated multiple safety system responses designed to protect passengers during severe collision events. The passenger cabin reportedly remained structurally intact throughout the test sequence, helping preserve occupant survival space. In addition, the airbags deployed correctly during impact, while the e-CALL emergency response system activated immediately after the collision. The vehicle’s doors also unlocked automatically following the crash, enabling easier access for emergency rescue personnel during post-accident operations.

Geely stated that it was the only automaker selected to conduct a live safety demonstration during the “Automotive Safety Tech Globalization & Innovation in the Smart Driving Era” summit. The event was jointly hosted by China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. and UTAC. The live demonstration was intended to showcase advanced automotive safety technologies and engineering innovation within the rapidly evolving intelligent mobility sector, where vehicle protection systems continue to play an increasingly critical role in product development and regulatory evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was unique about the Geely Starray EM-i crash test?
The Geely Starray EM-i completed Europe’s first dual-sided serial extreme crash evaluation involving both a side-impact collision and a rigid pole intrusion challenge. During the test, a moving barrier struck the vehicle at 60 km/h before forcing it into a rigid pole for a second severe impact. This testing configuration exceeded existing Euro NCAP standards and was designed to replicate complex real-world accident conditions involving multiple collision points and rapid sequential impacts affecting passenger safety performance.

What safety systems were validated during the crash test?
The crash test validated several important safety functions integrated into the Geely Starray EM-i. The passenger cabin maintained its structural integrity throughout the severe impact sequence, helping preserve occupant protection space. Airbags deployed correctly during the collision, while the e-CALL emergency response system activated immediately after the crash. Additionally, the vehicle’s doors unlocked automatically to support emergency rescue access. These results demonstrated the effectiveness of the vehicle’s safety engineering and advanced crash protection architecture under demanding test conditions.