Crash testing makes Club Car Urban “Safest in Sector”
Designer explains Club Car Urban’s unique safety features.
(Dublin, Ireland – 31st July, 2024) Club Car, the global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the bar for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model.
The street-legal electric Club Car Urban excels in safety performance during the same stringent crash testing as standard automobiles, giving it unmatched passenger protection in addition to impressive functionality, practicality and comfort. It is used by private and public sector organizations across Europe, including Tesla, Siemens and Mercedes-Benz.
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Marco Natale, Club Car’s Vice President EMEA, said: “Other vehicles in this class are not put through crash testing. We can guarantee that of all the utility vehicles like this, Urban is the safest.”
Safety-focused design
Anders Lynge, Club Car’s Director of Brand and Design Strategy for Club Car and the designer of Urban, added extra space in the nose of the vehicle, moving the driver further back while still allowing space for up to 1,000kg load at the rear.
“In some competitor cars, the driver sits in front of the front axle, with their knees and feet close to the front end of the vehicle. That placement offers little protection in an accident,” said Lynge.
“We wanted to make Urban safer – and the extra space in the nose allowed us to design the car so that in the event of a collision, the driver and passenger are in a much better position to avoid serious injury.”
Crash testing
The Club Car Urban was put through rigorous analysis at a state-of-the-art crash testing facility in the Netherlands and recorded by six ultra-slow-motion cameras during a head-on collision with a wall at 50km/h.
During the test, the driver and passenger cell remained completely intact, the steering column moved up and away from the driver, and the securely located battery did not move.
Lynge said: “There’s a reason other small vehicle manufacturers do not use the same level of testing. Safety is a key differentiator from our competitors. The Urban is a high-quality vehicle that is practical, functional and, most importantly, designed to keep people safe.”
Practicality
In addition to the unrivalled safety, the Urban has been designed with user comfort and convenience at its core.
“Urban, from the get-go, has been a practical vehicle,” continued Lynge. “It still looks great, but first and foremost it has to make the life of the user comfortable and more convenient.
“For example, we noticed that an A4 clipboard is commonly used on worksites, so we designed the dash with a tray to accommodate one. There are other smart features that show attention to detail, such as storage space for belongings and a jacket hook.”
Find out more
To find out how this versatile, cost-effective vehicle can help your organization, visit www.clubcarurban.com.
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About Club Car
With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Since 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, all built with an uncompromised desire for superior safety, quality, and performance. As a global leader in sustainability and electrification, the Club Car Vehicle Group includes luxury electric vehicle brand, Garia, and lightweight electric utility vehicle brand, Melex. Garia and Melex product portfolios share similar characteristics of reliability, thoughtful design, and proven performance. Club Car Vehicle Group is proud to be at the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies.