ANCAP has announced five-star safety ratings for two electrified SUVs entering the Australian market, the Denza B8 plug-in hybrid and Hyundai Elexio all-electric SUV.
Both models were assessed against ANCAP’s 2023–2025 test and rating criteria, with results reflecting continued advancement in active safety technologies designed to prevent crashes.
The vehicles come equipped with comprehensive autonomous emergency braking and lane support systems as standard, reinforcing the baseline of safety technology available to Australasian consumers.
Hyundai Elexio performance
The all-electric Hyundai Elexio medium SUV delivered strong protection for other road users, recording solid performance across autonomous emergency braking scenarios involving other vehicles, including motorcycles.
Following assessment of technical evidence by ANCAP, the Hyundai Elexio adopts destructive crash test results from the closely related Kia EV5. The model achieved an Adult Occupant Protection score of 88%, Child Occupant Protection of 86%, Vulnerable Road User Protection of 77%, and Safety Assist score of 85%.
Denza B8 testing approach
The Denza B8 plug-in hybrid received its five-star rating partly based on testing and assessment of its partner model, the Denza B5, which was rated by ANCAP in late 2025.
ANCAP evaluated comprehensive technical documentation and test results demonstrating comparable safety performance between the two models. Due to design differences at the front of the vehicle, additional testing was undertaken on the B8, resulting in a Vulnerable Road User Protection score of 75%.
The B8 recorded an Adult Occupant Protection score of 86%, Child Occupant Protection of 95%, and Safety Assist score of 78%.
ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg says consumers expect increasingly comprehensive safety performance from new vehicles regardless of powertrain.
“These five-star results demonstrate solid occupant protection combined with advanced crash avoidance technology, providing confidence for families and fleet buyers alike,” Hoorweg says.
Details on all vehicles rated by ANCAP can be viewed on the ANCAP website.
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