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China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles over Safety Concerns
China's new national safety standard requires mechanical release for EV door handles after multiple fatal incidents with concealed handles, affecting 60% of top-selling models.
- China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a ban on hidden exterior door handles for cars sold in China, requiring mechanical-release functions from Jan. 1, 2027.
- U.S. and media probes, including NHTSA and Bloomberg, showed safety concerns after incidents like the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra crash in Chengdu last year, prompting China’s draft rules.
- Technically, the rules require an exterior recessed space of 6 centimeters by 2 centimeters, interior signage sized 1cm by 0.7cm, and non-impact-side doors with mechanical release requirements except the tailgate.
- Industry sources warn that automakers face redesign costs over 100 million yuan per model, affecting Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, BMW iX3, Xiaomi YU7, and others, by January 1, 2029.
- Beyond handles, regulators are also considering limits on 0-60 times, and China may use its market to influence global safety standards, critics warn of innovation risks.
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