中国禁止隐藏式车门把手 成全球首例

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has announced new safety regulations for car door handles, mandating that all car doors, except for the tailgate, must have mechanical exterior and interior handles that can be manually opened even when locked, marking a ban on hidden door handles used in electric vehicles [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2027, and vehicles approved by regulatory authorities for the Chinese market must modify their designs to comply by January 2029 [1] - This makes China the first country to gradually phase out the design of hidden door handles [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - Hidden door handles, first introduced by Tesla, have been adopted by several Chinese electric vehicle brands and are a significant design feature distinguishing new energy vehicles from traditional fuel vehicles [1] - Approximately 60% of the top 100 selling new energy models in China were reported to have hidden door handles as of April last year [1] Group 3: Safety Concerns - The design has raised safety concerns in both the U.S. and China, particularly regarding the potential risks in escape and rescue situations during accidents or fires [1] - Tesla's hidden door handles are currently under safety investigation by U.S. authorities, and European regulators are also considering similar regulations [1]