China's Geely unveils world’s largest EV-focused safety testing lab

China’s Geely has unveiled the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV)-focused safety testing laboratory in Ningbo, designed to conduct 27 categories of vehicle safety and reliability tests. Spanning 45,000 square meters, the facility includes the longest indoor crash test track, the largest automotive safety lab, and an advanced altitude- and climate-adjustable wind tunnel. It supports Geely’s “Comprehensive Safety 2.0” initiative, which aims for zero casualties, health risks, property damage, and privacy breaches, expanding safety testing beyond crash protection to include cybersecurity, data privacy, and occupant health. This strategic investment reflects Geely’s ambition to lead global safety standards amid rising consumer concerns about battery safety and increasing regulatory scrutiny, especially as Chinese automakers expand overseas. Heightened regulatory oversight in China has accelerated intervention in safety risks, particularly in software-driven vehicle systems, exemplified by Xiaomi’s remote software update to fix an advanced driver assistance system issue. Geely’s enhanced in-house testing capabilities