The event data recorder is similar to a black box for cars, and is an EU requirement. It records a short stream of data, typically 10 seconds or less, in the event of a collision or near-collision event. No data is recorded during normal driving conditions.
The recorded data is used to better understand the circumstances during which collisions and injuries occur and how the safety systems performed. The recorded data includes:
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The status of various systems. |
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Driver and front passenger seating positions and if their seat belts are fastened. |
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Deployment status of safety restraint components such as airbags. |
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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal. |
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VIN (for privacy, the last four digits are masked). |
The following data is not recorded:
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Personal data about the driver or passengers. |
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Time and date of the event. |
Special equipment and access to the event data recorder is required to read the data. The data is used by Zeekr to help determine repair work and to potentially improve aspects of the car relating to collisions or near-collision events.
Note: The recorded data can be shared with (and read by) authorities such as law enforcement if they have a legal right to access the car or the recorded data.