Vauxhall Ampera Electric Vehicle gets five stars from Euro NCAP
Vauxhall Ampera
The Vauxhall (Opel) Ampera electric vehicle has just been awarded the maximum five stars by Euro NCAP, exceeding the maximum needed for the top rating in every test category. The car was also the first car to score maximum points in the side pole barrier impact test. In the side pole test the car is propelled sideways at 18mph into a rigid pole, which simulates a tree.
As well as the usual categories including occupant protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and safety assist, the five door saloon also had its electric system checked as well after all the impact tests. The battery pack in the Ampera is located in the centre of the vehicle and therefore has the vehicle structure built around it and is efficiently protected. The high voltage pack can also be easily disconnected in the event of an accident.
The Ampera’s specification is geared up for safety with ABS, Traction Control, EBD, Brake Assist and Electronic Stability Control plus it also has eight airbags, with roof mounted head-curtain airbags to help protects passengers in the case the car rolls over. There is also an ISOFIX child seat installation system for the rear seats and adjustable head restraints on the front seats as well, to protect against whiplash following a rear-end collision.
Tags: electric vehicle, euro ncap, five stars, vauxhall ampera
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