Tesla(US:TSLA) Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-07-09 09:24Core Viewpoint - The new national standard for passenger car braking systems, effective from January 1, 2026, mandates the installation of ABS systems in all new vehicle models and prohibits the default setting of the controversial "single pedal mode" for deceleration [1][2][7]. Group 1: New Regulations - The new standard requires all newly approved passenger cars to be equipped with ABS systems starting January 1, 2026, which is expected to reach an ABS installation rate of 92% in China by 2024 [2]. - The restriction on the single pedal mode will fully take effect on January 1, 2027, preventing vehicles from using only the release of the accelerator pedal to come to a complete stop [2]. - Existing models with type approval will also need to comply with this timeline, giving manufacturers about two years to adjust their vehicle settings [2]. Group 2: Safety Concerns - The single pedal mode, once hailed as a revolutionary innovation, has raised safety concerns as it may alter drivers' braking instincts, leading to potential misoperations in emergencies [3][7]. - Research indicates that drivers accustomed to the single pedal mode have an average reaction time increase of 0.3 seconds when needing to use the brake pedal, which translates to an additional stopping distance of 8.3 meters at 100 km/h [3]. - A survey revealed that 32% of users mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake in emergencies, with 15% resulting in accidents [3]. Group 3: Industry Response - Tesla has already responded to the new regulations by removing the mandatory single pedal mode through an OTA update, allowing users to manually enable the regenerative braking feature [4]. - Other brands such as Mercedes, BMW, NIO, and Xpeng will also need to adapt their models to comply with the new standards, which may involve software updates or hardware adjustments [4]. - The new regulations also require that when regenerative braking exceeds 1.3 m/s², the brake lights must automatically illuminate, addressing a significant safety gap [6]. Group 4: Balancing Innovation and Safety - The new standard aims to maintain safety while guiding the reasonable application of technology, especially in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market [7]. - The traditional separation of brake and accelerator functions has been validated over a century, and the new regulations will help maintain driver familiarity with braking logic, reducing the likelihood of errors in critical situations [7]. - The implementation of brake light signaling is expected to reduce rear-end collisions by 41%, significantly lowering risks during peak traffic times [7].