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Electric car sold in Brazil receives zero rating in crash test: learn about the controversies involving the Neta Aya, sold for R$128 in the country.
It is common for vehicles to undergo rigorous safety tests before being launched on the market, but Neta Auto's situation is far from simple. The Chinese manufacturer, which is preparing to begin the first deliveries of its electric car in Brazil, faces a series of challenges. The company recently underwent a change in leadership in China, while its most affordable model, the Granddaughter Aya, obtained a worrying zero score in ASEAN NCAP crash tests, the body responsible for evaluating vehicle safety in Asia. The result generated negative repercussions, raising questions about the quality and safety of the vehicle, especially at a crucial time of expansion into international markets, such as Brazil.
Furthermore, the poor performance in the tests occurs in a scenario of increasing competition in the electric car sector, where safety and technological innovation are essential points to gain consumer trust. Neta Auto's situation now calls into question its strategy for entering Brazil, raising questions about how the brand will deal with local regulatory requirements and the impact of this scandal on its global reputation.
Better understand Neta Aya's zero crash test score
ASEAN NCAP is the equivalent of Latin NCAP for cars sold in Asia and Oceania. The entity assessed the safety of the Neta V, an electric hatchback, called in Brazil Neta Aya and costs R$ 128.900. It was tested because it is also sold in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.
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The Neta Aya received a zero rating in the crash test out of a possible five, a result equal to those of the Renault Zoe EV and JAC e-JS1 E10x, tested previously.
According to ASEAN NCAP, the electric car cleared the frontal crash test, where the driver would have “poor protection of the head, neck, chest and legs”. There, the test also assesses safety in the event of motorcyclists being run over and the score was also zero.
The electric car scored some points for adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assistance systems, reaching a grand total of 28,55 points out of a possible 100. With a zero score in the frontal collision test at 64 km/h, the A-pillar and steering wheel moved from their respective original positions.
What does the Neta Aya electric car deliver?
According to ASEAN NCAP, the electric car has a “weak body structure” and a “compromised restraint system” that puts the safety of its occupants at great risk. The car tested has a similar equipment package to the basic version offered in Brazil, with only two airbags, ABS brakes and stability control. In Brazil, ADAS systems are only present in the most expensive version, costing R$138.900.
The Neta Aya is 4,07 meters long, has a 2,42 meter wheelbase and a 335-liter trunk. It is equipped with a 95 hp and 15,3 kgfm electric motor, using a 40,7 kWh battery, promising a range of 263 km using the PBEV cycle. Inmetro.
Among the equipment of the car that received a zero score in the crash test are the 14,6-inch multimedia center in vertical orientation, rear camera, cruise control and leather seats. The Luxury version adds the assistant package with adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist with alert and high beam assistant.
Other controversies with the brand
In addition to the zero score in the crash test, at the end of last week, the brand had to deny rumors about an alleged resignation of CEO Zhang Yong. The rumors formed on Chinese social media, claiming that the executive would be leaving for the company Neomor, which manufactures electric logistics vehicles.
Even though he denied it, hours later it was announced that the executive had indeed left the company. The person taking over as CEO of Neta is now Fang Yunzhou, founder and chairman of the company. Net Auto.
Zhang has been at Neta since 2018, after having worked at Chery New Energy and Beijing Electric Vehicle, and over the past six years he has helped the company reach the milestone of 150 cars sold in China in 2022.
