Next January.. "China" Hidden car door handles are prohibited

intends to ChinaBan hidden door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, abandoning the simple design for which the company’s vehicles are known. "Tesla"

The new decision announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and requires that door handles be equipped with mechanical mechanisms for opening from the inside and outside.

The Ministry explained that Chinese car models that have received approval to be put on the market will be given an additional two years to comply with the decision.

Safety. Citizens

She added that the new decision will improve the level of safety design in cars.

Safety concerns have recently increased in China regarding the smooth doors of cars, which reduce air resistance but are vulnerable to breakdown in the event of accidents.

In October, rescue personnel were unable to open the doors of an electric car. "Xiaomi" It was burning in the city of Chengdu in southwest China.

The driver, who was reported to have been under the influence of alcohol, died.

External handles

The new decision indicates that all doors except the trunk lid "It should be equipped with a mechanical opening external handle"

The Ministry noted that other rules will improve the visibility of interior door handles, for example by requiring permanent graphic markings on them.

China is the largest market for electric cars in the world, and dozens of Chinese brands are witnessing a growth in their activities abroad.

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