Perodua QV-E excels in safety with 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s first homegrown electric vehicle, the Perodua QV-E, has finally seen the light of day. This highly-awaited EV is a part of the national automaker's agenda to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem in the country. Designed and developed in-house by Perodua, the EV is packed with a wide range of advanced systems. Speaking of safety specifically, the Perodua QV-E performs quite well. 

Backing this up is the EV’s ASEAN NCAP crash test report. The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries has assessed the vehicle and awarded it the highest 5-star safety rating under the ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 assessment protocol.

Perodua QV-E safety rating 

The Perodua QV-E grabbed a total score of 88.36 points. The category-wise scores are mentioned below - 

Category	Points
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)	36.63/40
Child Occupant Protection (COP)	16.73/20
Safety Assist (SA)	20/20
Motorcyclist Safety (MS)	15/20

Perodua QV-E safety features

Well, the credit for the outstanding performance goes to the vehicle's robust structural design and the long list of standard and advanced safety assist technologies. It is equipped with six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, seatbelt reminder system (front and rear), rear seat occupant detection, pedestrian protection, ISOFIX for child safety seats, and child presence detection.

Among the advanced safety assist technologies, powered by a radar unit, are - 

• Autonomous Emergency Braking 
• Lane Departure Warning 
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Keep Assist 
• Blind Spot Detection (both the driver- and passenger-side) 
• Automatic High Beam 

First Malaysian vehicle to undergo CPD assessment

Notably, the Perodua QV-E is the first Malaysian vehicle to undergo assessment of Child Presence Detection (CPD) functionality using direct-sensing technology under the rigorous ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 protocol. It addresses the rising concern surrounding children being forgotten in vehicles. 

“The Perodua QV-E is a testament to Malaysian ingenuity, developed locally in line with the Government’s push for domestic EV manufacturing. Perodua has successfully delivered on its objective: making electric mobility accessible to the broader Malaysian public”, said ASEAN NCAP in the official press release.

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