Bharat NCAP crash tests launch

Bharat NCAP safety tests

Launch on August 22

Bharat NCAP participation

Voluntary participation

Vehicles will be tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197
Star ratings will be given for Adult Occupant (AOP) and Child Occupant (COP)

Bharat NCAP testing protocols

Testing protocols

Will follow global safety test protocols
1-5 stars rating – 1 being the lowest
Will assess pedestrian safety, structural safety, provision of active and passive safety features

Bharat NCAP vehicle qualification

Which vehicles qualify?

All vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes
Carrying up to eight passengers + driver
Imported vehicles to also be encouraged
CNG and EVs also be tested

Safer cars for India

MoRTH says new regulations are expected to increase demand for safer cars
Will encourage automakers to make safer cars

India is 5th country to have its NCAP

USA
China
Japan
South Korea

When does it come into effect?

Bharat NCAP is likely to come into effect from October 1, 2023

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