Citation :
In 2023, Euro NCAP crash-tested nine Chinese models from four brands: BYD Dolphin, BYD Seal, BYD Seal-U (Song Plus), BYD Tang, Xpeng G9, Xpeng P7, Nio EL7 (ES7), Nio ET5 and Smart 3. We will highlight that the Smart 3 can be labeled as a “Chinese car” since it sits on Geely’s SEA architecture, adopts parts from Geely’s subsidiaries, and Geely manufactures it in China. As mentioned, every Chinese car crash-tested by Euro NCAP earned five stars. It is worth mentioning that the Nio ET5 became the safest vehicle tested by the European Association in 2023, surpassing the Volkswagen ID.7.
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