The Jiyue 01 electric crossover (see specs) from the joint venture between Geely and Baidu scored five stars in the C-NCAP safety and crash test. Its overall performance is 89.1%. It stays in line with previously evaluated Maxus G90 and BAIC X55.
C-NCAP’s safety and crash performance program was formed by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) in 2006. Nowadays, its evaluation standards are close to those of Euro NCAP.
Jiyue 01 C-NCAP performance
The evaluated Jiyue 01 is a Max trim level with a guide price of 219,900 yuan (30,200 USD). It is an entry-level model with RWD and a 71.4 kWh LFP battery from SVOLT. Its autonomous driving equipment is similar to the top-trim model. It comprises 13 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm-wave radars, and 2 Nvidia Drive Orin-X chips for 508 TOPS. The evaluation agency bought the Jiyue 01 Max anonymously at a random dealer with its own money on February 28.
The total score of the Jiyue 01 is 89.1%. For comparison, the previously evaluated Avatr 11 electric SUV (see specs) from Changan and CATL got 90.2%. Back Jiyue 01’s performance, is 5.9% higher than the average performance of models participated in the 2021-year C-NCAP safety test.
In the occupant protection segment, the Jiyue 01 scored 90.37%. Its pillars weren’t damaged while airbags exploded and seatbelts retracted. In the given category, the Jiyue 01 scored higher than the BMW-Brilliance-made BMW i5 sedan. Pedestrian protection category’s performance is 79.83%. And the active safety segment scored 91.8%.
More about Jiyue 01
The Jiyue is a JV between Geely and Baidu launched in 2021 under the Jidu name with “Chinese Google” holding the major stake. But Jidu failed to obtain the sales license and was restructured to become Jiyue. Nowadays, Geely holds 65% of this JV, taking care of manufacturing. And Baidu is responsible for the software.
The Jiyue 01 is the brand’s first model launched in December 2023. It stands on the SEA modular architecture. It adopts a distinguishing design language with Y-shaped headlights and a single running light strip under the bonnet. Dimensions of the Jiyue 01 are 4853/1990/1611 mm with a wheelbase of 3000 mm. The curb weight lies in the 2210 – 2380 kg range.
The entry-level Jiyue 01 has a 200 kW (268 hp) e-motor in the rear axle powered by a 71.4 kWh LFP pack, suitable for 550 km of CLTC range. The Jiyue 01 Long Range has a 100 kWh ternary NMC battery from CATL and up to 720 km range. The 4WD variant of Jiyue 01 offers two electric motors with a combined peak power of 400 kW (536 hp). Its range reaches 660 km (CLTC).
The price range of the Jiyue 01 reaches 219,900 – 309,900 yuan (30,200 – 42,600 USD). However, the sales volume of the Jiyue 01 is low in China. Its cumulative sales reached 3,474 units. From January to June, the Geely&Baidu JV sold 2,700 cars. So, Jiyue seems like a pointless brand. However, it will soon launch the second model, which is the Jiyue 07 electric liftback. It has already reached dealers in China.
Source: C-NCAP
