Geely Launches World’s Largest Automotive Safety Research Center in China
Geely Auto Group has officially opened the world’s largest automotive safety research and development center, marking a significant step in China’s ambition to shape global vehicle safety standards, particularly as electric cars become more widespread.
The new facility is located in Ningbo and is designed to handle an extensive range of crash tests, simulations, and advanced safety experiments. Equipped with high precision testing systems and a large fleet of crash test dummies, the center allows engineers to study vehicle performance under a wide variety of real world driving conditions. Company representatives say the site will play a central role in improving occupant protection, battery safety, and intelligent driving systems.
Geely’s investment reflects a broader shift within China’s auto industry, where manufacturers are moving beyond mass production and focusing more heavily on technology leadership and safety innovation. As Chinese brands expand their presence in overseas markets, meeting and influencing international safety benchmarks has become a strategic priority.
Electric vehicles are a major focus of the new research hub. Safety challenges related to batteries, structural design, and high voltage systems require new testing approaches, and Geely aims to address these through advanced simulations and physical crash testing. Engineers at the center will also study how smart driver assistance systems interact with vehicle safety structures during accidents.
Industry analysts note that China’s growing emphasis on automotive safety research could have global implications. By developing its own testing capabilities at scale, Chinese automakers are positioning themselves to contribute more actively to international safety regulations rather than simply following standards set elsewhere.
The opening of the center also highlights the increasing competitiveness of China’s auto sector as it transitions toward electric and intelligent vehicles. For Geely, which owns and invests in several global brands, the facility is expected to support both domestic development and international expansion.
As competition intensifies in the global electric vehicle market, investments in safety research are becoming a key differentiator. Geely’s new center signals that Chinese manufacturers intend to compete not only on price and technology, but also on trust and long term safety performance.
