Euro NCAP has published the new 2026 Safety Rating Protocols for vehicles
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Euro NCAP has officially published its 2026 safety rating protocols on its website, delivering the next steps in safety assessment and setting a new benchmark for vehicle safety and innovation.
CTIF is proud to have a Memorandum of Understanding with Euro NCAP since several years.
These updated protocols reflect Euro NCAP’s commitment to Vision Zero by ensuring that vehicle safety keeps pace with technological advancements and the evolving needs of road users.
The 2026 rating scheme next year will introduce a more comprehensive testing approach, evaluating vehicles across the four Stages of Safety:
1. Safe Driving – Examining occupant monitoring, driver engagement, and vehicle assistance systems to reduce human error before a crash occurs
2. Crash Avoidance – Measuring a vehicle’s ability to prevent collisions, including frontal, lane departure, and low-speed impacts
3. Crash Protection – Ensuring occupant and vulnerable road user (VRU) protection in frontal, side, and rear impacts
4. Post-Crash Safety – Enhancing rescue information, post-crash intervention, and vehicle extrication to support emergency response efforts
With every update, Euro NCAP challenges industry to go beyond regulatory compliance, incentivising innovation that directly improves safety for drivers, passengers, and all road users. These protocols will guide manufacturers in developing safer vehicles, ensuring that the latest advancements in safety technology are thoroughly assessed and effectively implemented.
Discover the 2026 rating protocols now:
Website:
https://www.euroncap.com/en/for-engineers/protocols/2026-protocols/
Download PDF of Euro NCAP's post crash protocols below: