Hyundai Elexio Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating: What EV Buyers Need to Know in Brisbane

2026-06-22

Vehicle Safety & Technology | Hyundai Elexio

The Hyundai Elexio has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating (the highest possible result) under the 2023-2025 assessment criteria.

Introduced to Australia in February 2026, the Elexio is a battery-electric medium SUV, and one of the most anticipated affordable BEVs to arrive in the market this year.

The rating was published in February 2026 and applies to all variants built from October 2025 onwards.

For buyers at Barton's New Energy Vehicles comparing electric SUV options, the Elexio's five-star result includes a strong Safety Assist score of 85 per cent, a perfect rescue and extrication result, and both door and window submergence testing passed. Here is the full picture.

How This Rating Was Assessed

The ANCAP safety rating for the Hyundai Elexio is based on testing of the closely related Kia EV5. Importantly, ANCAP went further than a straightforward technical data transfer: additional active safety and pedestrian impact tests were conducted directly on the Hyundai Elexio, and Hyundai provided technical information confirming the Kia EV5 crash test results are applicable. The Elexio Elite RHD was tested directly as part of this process.

For EV buyers who are used to seeing fully direct test results, this methodology provides more assurance than a purely derived rating. The five-star result is supported by real Elexio testing alongside the Kia EV5 baseline.

Australia only: This rating applies in Australia. It does not cover New Zealand.

One variant currently rated: At publication, the rating has been confirmed for the Elexio Elite only. Confirm with our team whether the base Elexio variant has been rated before purchase.

Hyundai Elexio ANCAP Safety Rating: The Full Scorecard

The Hyundai Elexio (OE1C series, built from October 2025) achieved the following results:

Category	Score	Rating
Adult Occupant Protection	35.47 / 40	88%
Child Occupant Protection	42.41 / 49	86%
Vulnerable Road User Protection	48.60 / 63	77%
Safety Assist	15.42 / 18	85%

Variant: Hyundai Elexio Elite, BEV, FWD. Australian-market only.

Adult Occupant Protection: 88%

The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. The driver received adequate chest and lower leg protection, with upper leg protection rated marginal for both the driver and front passenger. Dashboard structures were identified as a potential source of injury for both occupants. Three deductions were applied to the driver: variable contact, concentrated load, and a footwell rupture (a small opening found in the seam between panels in the footwell after the test, for which a penalty was applied). Two deductions were applied to the passenger.

For EV buyers specifically, Hyundai provided technical information showing the Elexio's driver chest deflection in the full-width frontal test is slightly higher than in the tested Kia EV5, but confirmed within five-star requirements. The side impact scored the maximum 6.00 out of 6 points.

The oblique pole test returned 5.36 out of 6, with driver chest marginal and a penalty applied because the centre airbag did not fully prevent occupant-to-occupant head contact in that test.

The rescue and extrication score was the full 4.00 out of 4 points, the best possible result. Both doors and windows passed submergence testing, a complete result for a battery-electric vehicle where water ingress and high-voltage systems present additional considerations. Multi-collision braking is fitted. The eCall system is not fitted (2.00 default points).

Child Occupant Protection: 86%

The frontal offset child test returned the maximum 16.00 out of 16 points with good protection across all critical body regions of both dummies. The side impact scored 7.79 out of 8, with the head of the ten-year-old dummy rated adequateand all other body areas good for both dummies.

ISOFix and top tether anchorages are fitted to all rear positions. One installation note: the Type A capsule could not be correctly installed in the rear outboard seats using the vehicle seatbelt. Families using a rear-facing capsule should confirm the correct installation method with our team.

No child presence detection system is available.

Vulnerable Road User Protection: 77%

The VRU score of 77 per cent is the Elexio's lowest category. Pelvis protection was mixed, ranging from good to poor(1.23 out of 4.5), the primary driver of the lower result. Femur protection was near-maximum (4.50 out of 4.5) and knee and tibia protection was perfect (9.00 out of 9).

Forward pedestrian AEB (5-85 km/h) was rated good in most tests including turning scenarios (6.46 out of 7). AEB Backover was rated marginal (1.00 out of 2). Cyclist AEB was good (7.59 out of 9), with both an information alert and a warning for approaching cyclists. Motorcyclist AEB was good (5.67 out of 6) and lane support in car-to-motorcyclist scenarios was good (2.50 out of 3).

Safety Assist: 85%

Safety Assist is the Elexio's strongest category.

Car-to-car AEB (5-130 km/h) was near-perfect at 3.97 out of 4. AEB Junction and Crossing were both good (3.61 out of 4 combined). AEB Head-On is fitted but was not assessed in this rating (0.00 out of 1).

The lane support system (55-210 km/h) had a notable split: ELK was rated good in the most critical emergency lane keeping scenarios. LKA was rated poor in standard lane keep scenarios. The combined lane support score was 2.50 out of 3.

iACC is standard alongside camera and map-based speed sign recognition and an intelligent speed limiter. For EV buyers, iACC can help optimise energy consumption on longer runs. A direct driver monitoring system detecting distraction and fatigue, with the ability to adjust vehicle sensitivity, scored 1.65 out of 2.

Safety Features: What Comes Standard

Dual frontal, side chest, side head curtain, and centre airbags (oblique pole penalty applied)
Driver and front passenger knee airbags
AEB: car-to-car (5-130 km/h), pedestrian forward and reverse, cyclist, and motorcyclist (Hyundai SmartSense FCA)
AEB Junction and Crossing (both good); AEB Head-On (fitted; not assessed)
Lane keep assist (poor) and emergency lane keeping (good), 55-210 km/h
Blind spot monitoring with braking intervention
iACC, camera and map-based speed sign recognition, intelligent speed limiter, manual speed limiter
Direct driver monitoring system (distraction and fatigue with vehicle sensitivity adjustment)
Cyclist dooring information and warning (both pass)
Seat belt reminders with occupancy detection (all positions)
Multi-collision braking
ISOFix and top tether anchorages

Not available: eCall, child presence detection.

Speak to Barton's New Energy Vehicles

Our team at Barton's New Energy Vehicles in Wynnum can walk you through the full Elexio specification, compare it with other electric SUV options, and help you understand the charging setup and running cost picture. Visit BartonsNewEnergyVehicles.com.au to browse current stock or make an enquiry online.

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All safety scores, test results, and feature listings are drawn from the official ANCAP assessment report for the Hyundai Elexio (February 2026 onwards), published February 2026. Rating is based on testing of the Kia EV5, with additional direct testing of the Hyundai Elexio. Applies to Australian-market variants only, built from October 2025 onwards. Source: ancap.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ANCAP safety rating for the Hyundai Elexio?

The Hyundai Elexio has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the highest possible result, published in February 2026. The rating currently applies to the Elexio Elite variant built from October 2025 onwards, sold in Australia only. The vehicle scored 88 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection, 86 per cent for Child Occupant Protection, 77 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 85 per cent for Safety Assist, all assessed under the 2023-2025 ANCAP criteria. The rating is based on testing of the closely related Kia EV5, with additional active safety and pedestrian impact tests conducted directly on the Hyundai Elexio.

Is the Hyundai Elexio a safe electric SUV?

Yes. The Hyundai Elexio earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating with strong performance in Safety Assist (85 per cent), the maximum possible rescue and extrication score, near-perfect car-to-car AEB (3.97 out of 4), and good AEB Junction and Crossing performance. Both doors and windows passed submergence testing. Specific findings buyers should understand include: a footwell rupture deduction in the frontal offset test, the centre airbag not fully preventing occupant head contact in the oblique pole test, lane keep assist in standard scenarios rated poor (though emergency lane keeping was rated good), AEB Backover rated marginal, pelvis protection in pedestrian impact testing ranging from good to poor, and the AEB Head-On system being fitted but not assessed in this rating.

Does the Hyundai Elexio have standard lane keeping?

The Hyundai Elexio is fitted with a lane support system including lane keep assist (LKA) and emergency lane keeping (ELK). In ANCAP testing, the lane support system returned a split result: ELK was rated good in the most critical emergency scenarios, but LKA was rated poor in standard lane keep assist scenarios. The combined score was 2.50 out of 3. Buyers who rely on lane keeping technology in everyday driving should be aware that the LKA result was poor in independent testing, while the emergency lane keeping capability was good.

What safety features does the Hyundai Elexio have as standard?

The Hyundai Elexio comes standard with AEB for cars (5-130 km/h), pedestrians forward and reverse, cyclists, and motorcyclists (Hyundai SmartSense FCA); AEB Junction and Crossing (both good); AEB Head-On (fitted, not assessed); lane keep assist and emergency lane keeping (55-210 km/h; LKA rated poor, ELK rated good); blind spot monitoring with braking intervention; iACC with camera and map-based speed sign recognition and an intelligent speed limiter; a direct driver monitoring system detecting distraction and fatigue; a cyclist dooring information and warning alert (both passing the assessment); seat belt reminders with occupancy detection for all positions; and multi-collision braking. Nine airbags are standard including a centre airbag and knee airbags for the driver and front passenger. Features not available include eCall and child presence detection.