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Geely's vehicle technolgy wins EU certification on assisted driving
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 13, 2026
Quick Summary
Geely’s G‑ASD smart driving assistance system, developed by its Afari subsidiary, has become the first China‑made assisted‑driving tech to receive EU certification under new ADAS regulations. With this approval, vehicles equipped with G‑ASD can be sold across EU markets without further type‑approval
Geely's vehicle technology wins EU certification on assisted driving
Geely's G-ASD System Achieves EU Approval
Introduction to Geely's G-ASD Technology
BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely's smart driving assistance system, G-ASD, has received certification under EU regulations on advanced assisted driving, marking the first approval of its kind for Chinese-made driving assistance technology in the bloc.
Implications for the European Market
Sales and Certification in the EU
Cars equipped with G-ASD can now be sold in certain EU countries without additional certification, Geely Holding said in a statement on Friday.
Timeline for European Launch
The first car with G-ASD is expected to hit the road in Europe in June. The system, which is currently only included in cars in China, will be made available overseas in cars from brands under the Geely umbrella including Geely Auto, Zeekr, Lynk & Co and Lotus, it added, though the company did not give details on the timing.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Joe Bavier)
Key Takeaways
- •Geely’s G‑ASD (Geely Afari Smart Driving) is the first China‑produced advanced driver assistance system certified under EU ADAS regulatory framework, marking a breakthrough in cross‑border validation.
- •The certification aligns with the EU’s updated General Safety Regulation and UNECE Regulation 152, effective January 1, 2026, enabling seamless Whole‑Vehicle Type Approval and EU market access.
- •G‑ASD, unveiled at CES 2026, is built on Geely’s Full‑Domain AI 2.0 platform and World Action Model, offering Level 3 autonomy and advanced functions like door‑to‑door autonomous parking.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geely's vehicle technolgy wins EU certification on assisted driving
1What is Geely's G-ASD driving assistance system?
G-ASD is Geely's smart driving assistance system that has received EU certification under advanced assisted driving regulations.
2Why is the G-ASD certification significant?
It is the first China-made driving assistance technology to receive EU approval, allowing it to be sold in certain EU countries.
3Can Geely vehicles with G-ASD be sold in the EU?
Yes, cars equipped with G-ASD can be sold in specific EU countries without additional certification.
4When did Geely receive the EU certification for G-ASD?
Geely received the certification in March 2024, as announced in their official statement.
