Geely launches world's largest automotive safety lab, sets five Guinness World Records
Geely has officially opened its Global Safety Center, a cutting-edge automotive safety facility that spans 45,000 square meters (484,000 sq ft) with a total construction area of 80,000 square meters (861,000 sq ft). Located in China, the center is now open to the entire industry and has already set five Guinness World Records.
The records include: - Largest automotive safety laboratory
- Longest indoor car crash test track (293.39 meters / 963 ft)
- Largest automotive environmental wind tunnel lab
- Largest crash test area supporting any angle (0-180°)
- Most comprehensive automotive safety test functions
The facility supports 27 categories of tests, including vehicle collisions, active safety, new energy systems, and digital security. It features a wind tunnel capable of simulating altitudes up to 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) and temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). The dummy lab alone is valued at over ¥200 million (approx. $28 million), with more than 60 crash test dummies representing various body types and postures.
Geely also unveiled its "Global Safety 2.0" technical system, expanding safety coverage to nine domains: driving, active, passive, rescue, health, new energy, anti-theft, digital, and public safety. The initiative aims for zero casualties, zero health harm, zero property loss, and zero privacy leaks.
The center integrates Volvo's safety expertise and supports global standards across China, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. It includes the world's first full-size concrete altitude wind tunnel and the first indoor all-weather simulation lab with 264 test scenarios.
Geely's safety innovations include: - Blowout stability control (100 ms response time)
- G-AES obstacle avoidance system (up to 150 km/h)
- One-touch emergency window break
- AI-enhanced battery management systems
- "Golden Brick" battery tested beyond national standards
The company has contributed to 682 safety standards and holds over 1,500 safety-related patents. It has also received China's first certification for new energy vehicle safety management systems.
Geely Auto Group, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, is one of the country's largest privately owned automotive manufacturers. Known for its acquisition of Volvo Cars and stakes in Daimler AG, Geely has expanded its global footprint through innovation in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and safety technologies. The launch of its Global Safety Center and "Safety 2.0" system reflects its commitment to industry-wide collaboration and leadership in automotive safety.
