Xiaomi SU7 EV crash test yields a 5-star rating
Xiaomi SU7 EV crash test yields a 5-star rating
Currently, Xiaomi SU7 has four variants – SU7, SU7 Pro, SU7 Max, and SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Max model has been chosen to perform the C-NCAP crash tests. The Xiaomi SU7 Max variant comes with a safety package including 7 airbags, 360° safety systems, and a wide range of ADAS features.
In addition, the sedan also makes use of a steel-aluminium alloy armoured chassis that is both lightweight yet robust. SU7 also comes equipped with an autopilot system in two configurations.
Although 11 HD cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 3 mmWave radars are standard, the Max (Pilot Max) setup also includes another Hesai AT128 LiDAR. In the recent video that was unveiled, LiDAR units proved to be superior to camera-based ADAS units in certain instances.
Xiaomi SU7 scored a 5-star rating in C-NCAP crash tests. The overall safety score stands at 93.5%, being approximately 8.7% higher than the rating averages found in C-NCAP results.
Although a 5-star safety rating is itself worthy of praise, the Xiaomi SU7 has attained the maximum rating among all vehicles tested by C-NCAP, according to 2024 testing procedures. It practically makes the Xiaomi SU7 the safest vehicle in China. A real milestone, particularly given the concerns raised by some critics regarding the safety of the sedan.
Xiaomi SU7 scored 94.31% in occupant protection tests. It comprised side pole crash tests, frontal crash tests, child protection, whiplash tests, e-call, and curtain airbag tests.
In the majority of these tests, the Xiaomi SU7 has been awarded full marks or near full marks. There are just a few exceptions, like the 5.419 out of 7 in the whiplash test. This is much lower compared to scores in other occupant protection tests.
In the child safety assessment, Xiaomi SU7 got a perfect 3 out of 3 points. The total score in occupant protection tests was 106.573 out of 113.
In the Active Safety category, the Xiaomi SU7 scored 95.25%. During tests of how well headlights and Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) worked, the grades were near 100%.
LiDAR had a major impact on SU7 receiving high scores in driver assistance system testing. In VRU tests, Xiaomi SU7 obtained a grade of 90.42%. These tests also cover leg and head protection of pedestrians and the AEB function, too. SU7's performance in these tests was 13.14% better compared to the C-NCAP average
The Xiaomi SU7 has already set the benchmark for EV safety, receiving a 5-star C-NCAP rating with a phenomenal composite score of 93.5%. With best-in-class occupant protection, cutting-edge active safety features, and a robust body structure, the SU7 is one of the safest electric vehicles on the market. The employment of cutting-edge technologies such as LiDAR and an all-encompassing ADAS suite by Xiaomi has played a prominent role in giving the company outstanding performance in crash tests. Essentially, the Xiaomi SU7 not only persuades customers of its reliability but also sets a new standard for safety for the rapidly expanding EV market.
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