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Core Viewpoint - The recent Xiaomi SU7 Ultra accident highlights critical safety issues related to the vehicle's electronic door handle system, which failed to function during a fire incident, leading to fatalities. The incident has prompted discussions on the need for mechanical door release mechanisms in vehicles to ensure safety in emergencies [1][4]. Group 1: Accident Details - The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra accident occurred on October 13, 2025, in Chengdu, with only nine seconds between the collision and the power failure that disabled the door handles [1][4]. - The judicial identification report confirmed that the vehicle's doors could not be opened from the outside due to a power failure, not structural damage [1][4]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - A new national standard, GB48001-2026, will be implemented on January 1, 2027, requiring all vehicle doors to have mechanical release functions to ensure they can be opened manually in case of power failure or accidents [4][5]. - The standard mandates that door handles must provide sufficient space for manual operation and must function even when the vehicle's electronic systems are down [5]. Group 3: Company Response and Future Actions - Xiaomi's upcoming models, including the YU7 and the new generation SU7, will feature mechanical door handles to comply with the new safety standards [5]. - Approximately 370,000 units of the initial SU7 (including SU7 Ultra) are still in circulation, raising concerns about whether Xiaomi will initiate a recall to address the safety risks for existing owners [5].