Turkey’s Togg and NIO’s Firefly have secured five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests, underscoring growing competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market as newcomers achieve safety results on par with established automakers.
Togg’s first two European models, the T10F electric saloon and T10X electric SUV, both achieved maximum safety scores. The T10F recorded a 95% rating for Adult Occupant protection, while the T10X achieved 94%. Both models also received 85% in Child Occupant testing and delivered strong results in pedestrian and cyclist safety as well as driver assistance systems. Founded in 2018, Togg began production in 2022 and plans to export one million EVs to European markets by 2030.
NIO’s new budget brand Firefly also performed strongly, with its first model achieving a 96% Adult Occupant protection score – the highest of any passenger car tested by Euro NCAP since early 2024. Competing in the supermini segment against models like the Mini Cooper E and Renault 5, the Firefly combines affordability with safety credentials that match or exceed larger rivals.
Euro NCAP tested 16 new models in total, with the majority awarded five stars, including the Audi Q4 e-tron, Hyundai Ioniq 9, MINI Aceman and smart #5. Four models – BMW 1 Series, Citroën C5 Aircross, Suzuki e Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser – received four stars due to weaker protection in some crash scenarios.
“The scores are both sector- and industry-leading and show what is possible when designing and engineering an affordable family hatchback. If other car companies respond positively to this challenge, consumers will continue to benefit from safer cars,” said Dr. Aled Williams, Programme Director at Euro NCAP.
