Euro NCAP

Name

Euro NCAP

Legal name

Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)

Website

https://euroncap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Safety Assessment

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

DOT / Regulatory Compliance Inspections & Certifications (FMCSA/State) (TLAKAGAC)

Keywords

• Vehicle safety ratings
• Crash test assessments
• Automotive safety testing
• ADAS evaluation
• New car assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Euro NCAP conducts independent vehicle safety testing and publishes five-star safety ratings for passenger cars, vans, and trucks. Its assessments combine crash testing (frontal, side, pole), pedestrian protection evaluation, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) testing, and on-road driving evaluations across European countries. The organization also provides assisted driving gradings, driver monitoring assessments, and specialized trailer underrun protection research, with ratings distributed free to consumers, fleet operators, and regulators.

Product overview

Euro NCAP operates as a unified vehicle safety assessment platform offering multiple interconnected testing and rating programs. The core product is the five-star safety rating system for passenger cars, complemented by dedicated truck (Safer Trucks Programme) and van safety ratings using the same star-based grading. Additional assessment modules include Assisted Driving Gradings evaluating automated driving technologies, the CitySafe Award recognizing urban-optimized vehicles, and specialized Driver Monitoring Assessments. The portfolio also includes subsidiary programs: Green NCAP for environmental assessment and Euro Rescue for emergency response information. A Power BI-based European sales data dashboard integrates safety ratings with market intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safer Trucks & Vans: Safety rating programme for heavy commercial trucks and distribution vehicles
• Green NCAP
• Euro Rescue

Products and services

• Car Safety Ratings Five-star safety rating system for passenger cars that evaluates adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and safety assist technologies. Targeted at individual consumers, fleet operators, and regulators seeking independent vehicle safety comparison.
• Truck Safety Ratings (Safer Trucks Programme) Commercial truck safety assessment under the Safer Trucks programme, evaluating Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, and Post-Crash Safety across Regional Distribution and Utility categories. Targeted at fleet operators, freight handlers, and commercial vehicle buyers.
• Van Safety Ratings Light commercial vehicle (LCV) safety ratings using a star-based system for vans, assessing ADAS technologies including AEB, lane support, and speed assistance systems. Targeted at fleet operators, small businesses, and tradespeople purchasing commercial vans.
• Assisted Driving Gradings

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2021, only 4 out of 18 vans scored above 40% in ADAS testing; by 2024, 17 out of 18 vans were awarded above 60%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• ADAC (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026ADAC collaborated with Euro NCAP in the comprehensive testing campaign that exposed critical vulnerabilities in trailer underrun protection systems. ADAC conducted crash testing at their facilities in Germany, testing trailers built to Europe's latest mandatory standard UN ECE R58.03
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - USmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026IIHS in the US collaborated on the trailer underrun protection testing campaign. IIHS provided testing data and their TOUGHGUARD voluntary standard serves as the proven US solution that Euro NCAP is calling on European regulators to adopt
• Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Trafikverket participated as a supporting organization in the international crash testing campaign evaluating trailer underrun protection systems across Europe
• National Highways (UK)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 June 2026National Highways initiated and supported the testing campaign based on collision data analysis from the UK's strategic road network, driving the investigation into trailer rear underrun impacts
• HORIBA MIRA (UK)Technology or Integration · 30 June 2026HORIBA MIRA conducted crash testing in the UK as part of the international research facilities used for the trailer underrun protection evaluation
• ANCAP Safety (Australia/New Zealand)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ANCAP Safety and Euro NCAP coordinate on vehicle safety assessment criteria, with both organizations announcing from 2026 they will require physical controls for essential driving functions such as headlights and windscreen wipers to achieve top safety ratings
• Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - UKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020TRL conducted research in 2020 (referenced by ANCAP and Euro NCAP) that found touchscreen controls significantly increase driver distraction and reaction times, with some tasks proving as distracting as or more distracting than texting while driving
• European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro NCAP references ACEA sales data for van market statistics, including the 8.3% increase in new van sales to nearly 1.59 million units

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): US-based vehicle safety assessment organization with similar crash testing protocols and Top Safety Pick awards. Collaborated with Euro NCAP on the 2026 trailer underrun testing campaign; operates as the de facto American counterpart.
• C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program): China's official vehicle safety rating program under CATARC, evaluating passenger cars using star ratings analogous to Euro NCAP. Operates the largest single-country NCAP given China's vehicle market scale.
• Latin NCAP: Regional NCAP program covering Latin America using Euro NCAP-derived testing protocols. Direct methodology peer focused on raising vehicle safety standards in Latin American markets.
• ASEAN NCAP: Southeast Asian NCAP collaboration covering Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and other ASEAN markets. Adopts Euro NCAP-style star ratings and crash testing methodologies for the region.
• JNCAP (Japan New Car Assessment Program): Japan's national vehicle safety assessment program run by NASVA. Uses parallel star-rating methodology and crash testing protocols, making it a direct functional peer covering the Japanese market.
• KNCAP (Korea New Car Assessment Program): South Korea's NCAP, run by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Uses Euro NCAP-style star ratings and crash testing protocols for the Korean domestic market.
• ANCAP Safety: Australia and New Zealand's NCAP counterpart, coordinating directly with Euro NCAP on assessment criteria including 2026 physical-control requirements. Sister program with virtually identical rating methodology and consumer-facing role.
• Global NCAP: Umbrella organization coordinating NCAP programs across emerging markets including Latin NCAP, ASEAN NCAP, and India NCAP. Operates as a peer network promoting Euro NCAP-style methodologies in regions previously lacking independent vehicle safety assessment.

Others

• Transport Research Laboratory (TRL): UK-based transport research organization that conducts research underpinning Euro NCAP protocols (e.g., 2020 touchscreen distraction study). Functions as a research partner rather than direct competitor, providing the empirical basis for assessment criteria.

Regional players

• ADAC: Germany's largest automobile club with substantial independent vehicle testing operations including crash tests. Strategic research partner on Euro NCAP campaigns (e.g., 2026 trailer underrun study) and operates as a parallel testing body in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EuroNCAP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/euroncapcom
• Facebookfacebook.com/Forsafercars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/euro-ncap
• Instagraminstagram.com/euroncap_forsafercars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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