Connected Mobility Testing
Defining the Standards and Strategies for Testing Connected Vehicles
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What is Euro NCAP?
Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) is the leading independent consumer safety rating organization for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles (HGV). It evaluates vehicle safety performance beyond regulatory requirements and provides transparent, comparable results for end customers and fleet buyers.
For manufacturers, Euro NCAP ratings are a strategic benchmark that directly influence market perception and purchasing decisions. Today, Euro NCAP goes beyond passive safety and crash tests, focusing strongly on active safety, ADAS, automated and autonomous driving (AD), and connected safety functions.
As Euro NCAP protocols evolve continuously, OEMs must validate vehicle systems under realistic, reproducible, and protocol-compliant test conditions – from early development to official assessment.
DEKRA Services for Euro NCAP Testing
Active Vehicle Safety
Active safety systems are now a central factor in the overall assessment of modern vehicles. Driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, and turn assist must respond reliably and consistently with the Euro NCAP protocols. To ensure your vehicles meet these requirements, precise, reproducible testing is essential.
At DEKRA, we offer comprehensive testing capabilities for active vehicle safety, from development to official evaluation. Our experts test passenger cars, vans, and trucks according to current Euro NCAP protocols, creating a reliable foundation for safe mobility.
Our Services at a Glance
- Active Safety Testing: We execute all test scenarios according to official Euro NCAP protocols, such as emergency braking, lane keeping, and turn assist systems.
- Prediction Testing: Analysis and simulation to prepare for the official Euro NCAP test.
- Official Euro NCAP Testing: Execution, analysis, and evaluation of vehicles according to current Euro NCAP standards.
- Re-testing: Repeat tests after adjustments or software updates to optimize vehicle performance.
- Euro NCAP Protocol Consulting: Support in implementing, evaluating, and documenting requirements.
- Euro NCAP Correspondence: Technical coordination and communication within the framework of official Euro NCAP test procedures.
Our in-house testing and validation facility is designed to meet the ADAS and Euro NCAP testing requirements for passenger cars, vans, and trucks. Thanks to our flexible track layouts, high-precision measurement technology and strictly defined scenario parameters, we can guarantee consistent results, regardless of vehicle class or development stage.
Our Testing Infrastructure
- Modular test areas for Euro NCAP scenarios.
- Multiple redundant Euro NCAP measurement systems (G003).
- Specific targets for realistic scenarios.
- Flexible road markings and traffic signs.
V2X Testing
From 2026, Euro NCAP formally recognizes V2X-based Local Hazard Warning (LHW) services within the Safe Driving Vehicle Assistance assessment. To achieve the highest safety rating, vehicle manufacturers must submit specific self-declarations with evidence. This process requires accurate documentation and proof of service operation, and involves several stages, including:
- Proofs and evidence of compliance.
- OEM self-declaration.
- Data Sharing Confirmation.
- Local Hazard Services self-declaration.
DEKRA provides independent, accredited pre-testing and self-declaration support for V2X Euro NCAP, covering both cloud-based and direct communication channels to help you optimize Euro NCAP scores in connected safety.
Why DEKRA Is Your Trusted Euro NCAP Testing Partner
DEKRA brings 100 years of experience in vehicle safety and testing. As an official member of the Euro NCAP laboratory network, we combine independence, technical expertise, and state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver trusted assessments for OEMs worldwide.
Our strengths include:
Our laboratories and test tracks are equipped to handle all vehicle types and development stages, enabling manufacturers to achieve reliable, reproducible, and regulatory-compliant results.
