Zeekr X Sets New Global Safety Standards: Tops Euro NCAP And ANCAP Rankings

In a significant achievement that underscores the rise of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in global markets, the Zeekr X compact luxury SUV has earned top safety honors from both European and Australian safety assessment organizations, establishing new benchmarks for automotive safety in 2024.

Dual Euro NCAP Honors for Safety Excellence

The Zeekr X secured Euro NCAP’s prestigious Best in Class Award in two categories simultaneously – Small SUVs and Pure Electric Vehicles – marking it as not only the safest small SUV but also the safest EV tested throughout 2024. This achievement becomes even more noteworthy considering that small SUVs represented nearly half of all vehicles tested by Euro NCAP that year, with 20 out of 44 vehicles coming from this highly competitive segment.

The Zeekr X’s safety credentials are exceptionally special when examining its performance across Euro NCAP’s comprehensive testing criteria. The vehicle achieved remarkable scores in all four key safety categories: 91% for Adult Occupant Protection, 90% for Child Occupant Protection, 84% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 83% for Safety Assist. These scores reflect the vehicle’s sophisticated engineering and advanced safety technologies.

Innovative Engineering Drives Safety Leadership

The success story extends to Australia, where the Zeekr X became the first premium Chinese EV to receive high safety recognition from ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With an overall weighted score of 87.4%, the vehicle secured its position as the third highest-rated vehicle of 2024 in the Australian market.

Notably, these achievements are contributed by the vehicle’s innovative Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform and its robust structural design. The body structure contains a remarkable torsional stiffness of 30,100 Nm/deg and incorporates 73% high-strength, ultra-high-strength, and hot-formed steel, providing exceptional protection during collisions. The vehicle’s battery protection system includes an 8-grid side sill structure capable of withstanding impacts of up to 65 tons without deformation.

Cutting-Edge Safety Features and Technology

The Zeekr X’s comprehensive safety package includes several cutting-edge features. A sophisticated 7-airbag system with an innovative FOX design ensures complete head protection, while the vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems utilize 5 cameras, 5 radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors to maintain constant vigilance. The vehicle also includes thoughtful safety innovations such as a Child Presence Detection system that alerts drivers to children or pets inadvertently left in rear seats.

Furthermore, the Zeekr X demonstrates exceptional safety capabilities even in extreme scenarios. In the event of submersion, the Zeekr X maintains operational doors and functional electric windows for up to two minutes, providing crucial escape options for occupants in emergency situations.

Competing with Automotive Giants

Particularly, these achievements are significant given the intensifying competition in the global EV market. The Zeekr X outperformed numerous established competitors, including new models from Porsche, Cupra, MG, Toyota, Volvo, and fellow Chinese manufacturer XPeng, indicating that Chinese automotive engineering has evolved to match and even exceed international standards.

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As Zeekr expands its global presence, these safety accolades position the brand as a serious contender in the premium EV segment. The combination of advanced safety features, sustainable design elements (including a leather-free interior), and competitive pricing suggests that traditional luxury automakers may face increasing pressure from this new generation of Chinese EV automakers.

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