Geely’s Driver Assistance System Receives Official EU Certification for 2026 Launch
Geely Achieves Milestone with EU Certification for Driver Assistance System
Background and Significance
June 9 (Reuters) - A driver assistance system developed by Geely has been certified to operate in the European Union, the first time a Chinese auxiliary driving system meets those standards, the automaker said in a statement.
Geely is one of many Chinese automakers moving to set up production in Europe to avoid tariffs and increasingly strict regulations on importing foreign-made cars.
Details of the G-ASD System Certification
- Geely said its G-ASD (Geely Afari Smart Driving) system has met the United Nations' UN R171 regulatory certification standards
- This certification is the unified access standard established by the EU for high-level Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS) and is regarded as the “passport” for such systems to be legally deployed on European roads
- Geely expects to launch the first model equipped with the system in Europe in 2026.
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
(Reporting by Paolo Laudani and Danny Callaghan in GdanskEditing by Ludwig Burger)
