China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs

Cristiana Gigina

China is banning Tesla-style concealed door handles on electric vehicles to address safety concerns regarding people getting trapped inside their cars. The ban will take effect on January 1st next year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s announcement , and will require all vehicles sold in China to have mechanical release door handles on the inside and outside. The ban specifically targets hidden handles that retract to sit flush with vehicle doors, a design

Safety First: China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles | The China Show 2/3/2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 03.02.2026 08:58
Safety First: China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles | The China Show 2/3/2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 03.02.2026 08:58
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns http://www.bbc.com - 03.02.2026 02:06

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Safety First: China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles | The China Show 2/3/2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 03.02.2026 08:58
Safety First: China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles | The China Show 2/3/2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 03.02.2026 08:58
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns http://www.bbc.com - 03.02.2026 02:06