"Electric cars surpassed their gas-powered rivals in Euro NCAP's safety tests last year, proving that car companies are taking the EV transition seriously. Widely regarded as Europe's leading organization for crash safety testing, Euro NCAP evaluated over 100 new cars last year, putting them through rigorous tests to assess their ability to protect passengers, pedestrians, and vulnerable road users in a crash."
"The new Mercedes-Benz CLA impressed the most, putting not one, but two titles under its belt, as the best overall performer and the best small family car. The electric sedan got a near-perfect 94% score in adult occupant protection and a class-leading 93% rating for vulnerable road users, thanks to its advanced active hood and refined automatic emergency braking system."
"In all five major categories, EVs received the highest safety ratings. While most cars got the highly coveted five-star rating, it's the details that matter, as Euro NCAP releases individual scores for four categories, with the lowest score indicating the final star rating. And it's one thing to have a car with an 84% protection score for adult occupants, and another to drive a car that got 94%."
Euro NCAP tested over 100 new cars last year and awarded EVs the highest safety ratings in all five major categories. An electric vehicle was the overall top performer. The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV earned Best Performer and Best Small Family Car after scoring 94% for adult occupant protection and 93% for vulnerable road users, aided by an active hood and refined automatic emergency braking. Most cars achieved five stars, but final ratings depend on the lowest of four category scores. Tesla finished narrowly behind, and newcomers Firefly and Leapmotor increased global competition, benefiting safety-conscious consumers.
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