Geely EX2 Earns 5 Stars from Euro NCAP and ANCAP Under New 2026 Criteria

Safety is a concern for many small car buyers, who often assume an affordable car must come with lower standards. But the latest news from Europe and Australia answers this question clearly, as the Geely EX2 (called the Geely E2 in some markets) has earned a safety rating of 5 stars from both Euro NCAP and ANCAP under the new 2026 testing criteria, as announced by Geely on 2 September 2026.

Why the 2026 criteria matter

In 2026, Euro NCAP and ANCAP restructured their assessments into four areas following the sequence of events: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection and post-crash safety. The new criteria are stricter and place greater weight on driver monitoring and post-crash assistance. The EX2 is among the first cars tested under these criteria, and Geely's first model to earn 5 stars from both organizations under the new protocol.

Scores by category

• Crash Protection 86%
• Crash Avoidance 72%
• Safe Driving 79%
• Post-Crash Safety 95%

The test results also identified areas for improvement, such as the consistency of autonomous emergency braking in certain scenarios and deformation around the driver's pedal area — information buyers should be aware of in the interest of transparency.

The safety equipment behind the scores

• 7 airbags, including a dual-chamber center airbag that protects against impact between front occupants
• 33.7-liter side curtain airbags offering wider coverage for rear passengers
• Cage Body structure distributes impact forces and reduces cabin deformation
• 5 radar sensors and 5 cameras supporting 36 intelligent safety functions
• Driver fatigue detection, child presence detection and automatic emergency call (eCall)
• Automatic high-voltage battery disconnection after a collision

What buyers in Thailand should know

These scores were tested on European and Australian specification vehicles, and some equipment may vary between countries. Buyers in Thailand should therefore ask the dealer directly about the safety equipment of the variant they are interested in. Nevertheless, these results confirm that the EX2's underlying structure, built on the GEA architecture, was seriously engineered for safety.

To see the safety equipment details of the Geely EX2 PRO and MAX sold in Thailand, or to test drive one yourself, the Motor Creation team is ready to help and explain every function in detail.