XPENG Motors, a Chinese Smart EV manufacturer, announced its international iteration of the smart electric sedan, XPENG P7, clinched a five-star safety rating in the 2023 Euro NCAP assessments.
Why It Matters
The Euro NCAP assessments are recognized as Europe’s benchmark for exhaustive vehicle safety evaluations. With its revamped 2023 protocols, the tests now encompass even more intricate safety circumstances than in previous years. For XPENG, achieving this five-star rating under the updated, rigorous standards underscores their dedication to catering to the safety preferences of European clientele.
Key Points
- New Protocols: The 2023 Euro NCAP testing protocols have been intensified and are more demanding than previous versions.
- Safety Excellence: This achievement marks XPENG’s inaugural five-star rating for a global model under the 2023 standards.
- Structural Integrity: The XPENG P7 boasts a robust body crafted using high-strength steel, enhancing its collision protection capabilities.
- Front Design: The sedan’s frontal design is engineered to dissipate considerable energy, safeguarding the vehicle’s occupants during impacts. It incorporates advanced energy absorption techniques throughout its structure.
- XPILOT Safety: Standard on the XPENG P7, this suite offers 14 active safety mechanisms, which range from forward, side, and rear collision deterrence.
- Passive Safety: Features like the Secondary Collision Mitigation (SCM) braking, which works to avert subsequent collisions post the primary impact, and the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) that autonomously triggers brakes sensing potential collisions, reinforce the car’s safety arsenal.
Bottom Line
Brian Gu, the Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPENG, conveyed the company’s joy over this recognition. He emphasized, “Achieving the Euro NCAP’s five-star rating attests to our dedication to addressing and surpassing the desires of our European patrons. The XPENG P7’s performance in the 2023 tests showcases our proprietary technology’s potency.” With safety as a priority, the XPENG P7 is setting new benchmarks in automotive protection.
