China bans hidden car door handles after deadly incidents

China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist designs popularised by Tesla. The new rules require doors to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases and could influence global EV design as China asserts itself as a standards-setter. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby has more details from Beijing.

Feb 3, 2026 - 07:00
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China bans hidden car door handles after deadly incidents
China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist designs popularised by Tesla. The new rules require doors to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases and could influence global EV design as China asserts itself as a standards-setter. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby has more details from Beijing.
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