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China Bans Hidden Car Door

China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027

China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year.

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China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first

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China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

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China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears

China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla (TSLA.O) and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi (1810.HK).

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China bans hidden door handles in electric vehicles in major blow to Elon Musk’s Tesla

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China Bans Hidden EV Door Handles in World-First Safety Rule

Pop-out door handles may be on their way out as China cracks down on the controversial design

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new vehicle safety rules that effectively ban hidden and flush-mounted door handles on new cars. According to Bloomberg, the regulation will take effect on January 1, 2027, and applies to all newly approved passenger vehicles sold in the country.

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Why do automakers use retractable door handles?

Many electric vehicles have used retractable door handles, but they've fallen under scrutiny in recent years. Why have automakers stuck with them for so long?