China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
Summary
China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles for safety reasons following reports of incidents where doors could not be opened. New regulations require cars sold in China to have both inside and outside mechanical release systems. This rule will take effect from January 2027, impacting many electric vehicles.Key Facts
- China banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles.
- Hidden handles have reportedly caused safety issues.
- New regulations require mechanical handle designs inside and outside the car.
- Regulations begin on January 1, 2027.
- Cars already approved can update designs within two years.
- About 60% of China's top-selling new energy vehicles have hidden handles.
- The change may affect global car design due to China's large car market.
- U.S. and European regulators are also looking into similar safety issues with hidden handles, especially in Tesla cars.
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