Chinese automaker Geely Auto Group has officially launched the Geely Safety Centre — a new vehicle safety testing facility recognized as the largest in the world by capability and scale. It aims to strengthen safety standards across the automotive industry and accelerate the development of technologies for electrified and intelligent vehicles.
About the Geely Safety Centre
The new centre is located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. It was built with investments of about $284 mln and covers an area of approximately 45,000 m².
The centre’s purpose is to conduct comprehensive tests of vehicles and key technologies under conditions that simulate real-world and extreme scenarios. Special attention is paid to electric vehicle safety, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and other critical components of modern vehicles.
What will be tested
Types of testing
The Geely Safety Centre will be able to perform 27 different types of tests, including:
crash tests and system checks of active safety;
assessment of battery system safety and new energy powertrains;
pedestrian protection tests;
cybersecurity and data protection evaluations;
assessments of impacts on human health and the environment.
These tests reflect the company’s commitment to making vehicles not only physically safe but also resilient across a wide range of modern technological risks.
World records and scale
The Geely Safety Centre has set several world records recorded in the Guinness World Records, including:
the largest vehicle safety laboratory — 81,930.745 m²;
the longest indoor crash-test track — 293.39 meters;
the largest wind tunnel with adjustable climatic conditions — 28,536.224 m²;
the largest arbitrary-angle crash-test area (0–180°) — 12,709.293 m²;
the maximum number of test types (27) in a single centre.
These records emphasize not only the scale but also the breadth of the complex’s functionality compared with existing testing facilities.
Industry significance
According to Geely representatives, the opening of this centre is a key step in improving vehicle safety not only for the Geely brand but for all participants in the global automotive industry. It is intended to become a platform for technology exchange and raising safety standards worldwide.
The centre is also focused on implementing the concept of “Comprehensive Safety” — an approach that expands the traditional notion of safety to include data protection, human health, and resilience to cyber threats.
Context and outlook
The construction of the Geely Safety Centre comes amid tightening regulatory scrutiny in the automotive sector, especially regarding electric vehicle safety and intelligent control systems. Expanded testing capabilities will allow Geely to better meet requirements in both Chinese and overseas markets.
Conclusion
The opening of the Geely Safety Centre is a strategic move by the Chinese automaker aimed at strengthening its reputation and raising global vehicle safety standards. The centre combines a wide range of tests, innovative approaches, and international standards, making it a key player in the development of the global automotive safety industry.
