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China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting 2027
China mandates mechanical release functions on all car doors except tailgates to prevent entrapment after fatal accidents involving hidden electronic handles.
- On Jan. 1, 2027, China will ban hidden door handles nationwide, becoming the first country to restrict this Tesla-popularized design after a September draft.
- Following reports of trapped passengers, officials said safety concerns after fatal EV accidents and Xiaomi's last year's crash prompted the rule.
- The new standard mandates a mechanical release function for interior and exterior door handles, exempting the tailgate, and allows already-approved models until Jan. 1, 2029, to comply, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said.
- Manufacturers will contend with potentially costly redesigns or retrofits to meet the new safety standards, affecting Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y, BMW's iX3, and other models with retractable handles, as officials cited safety concerns.
- Analysts say China’s new rules could have substantial global impact, and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened probes last year, signaling broader regulatory scrutiny.
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On several occasions, doors would not open, causing people to become trapped in the car after an accident.
·Netherlands
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China bans retractable door handles on cars from 2027. Background are safety concerns and reports about their failure in accidents. Manufacturers such as Tesla must adapt their designs.
·Berlin, Germany
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China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to ban the use of these models popularized by Tesla, the company of billionaire Elon Musk, writes the BBC.
·Romania
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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