China bans hidden car door handles, a design popularized by Tesla

China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.

China bans hidden car door handles, a design popularized by Tesla
The handle of a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle sits flush against the vehicle. Tesla's exterior door handles, which are electronically operated, can fail to operate in an emergency. China will ban exclusively electronic door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year.'/>

China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.

(Image credit: Pedro Pardo)

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