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Gemera: World's Most Powerful Family Car Clears EU Safety Hurdles
10 Jan
Summary
- Gemera hypercar passed EU safety, emissions, and compliance tests.
- Its battery system survived a forced thermal runaway event.
- EU certification is complete; US approval is pending for 2025 delivery.
The Koenigsegg Gemera, renowned as the world's most powerful four-seat hypercar with its 2,300 hp output, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully passing all European Union safety, emissions, and compliance requirements. The Swedish automaker confirmed its proprietary high-voltage battery system not only meets current ECE R100.3 standards but also complies with the stricter upcoming 2027 R100.5 Thermal Propagation Test.
Koenigsegg’s patent-pending battery technology demonstrated exceptional safety engineering by containing a forced thermal runaway event to a single cell during rigorous testing. A video showcased the battery pack enduring over two minutes of direct flames in the 'Grill test' while maintaining internal temperature stability. This performance underscores the hypercar's safety-first design approach and advancements in its Battery Management System.
Following EU certification, Koenigsegg is now pursuing homologation with US authorities, aiming for a 2025 delivery. Challenges include adapting to US regulations requiring physical side mirrors over digital pods and re-engineering airbag systems. Despite these hurdles, the company is confident in securing American approval soon, reflecting its commitment to global market accessibility for its innovative hybrid hypercar.
