China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs

Published: (February 3, 2026 at 09:53 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

China bans Tesla‑style concealed door handles

Close‑up of flush‑mounted, retracting door handle on a Tesla automobile, San Ramon, California, September 2020. © Gado via Getty Images

China is banning Tesla‑style concealed door handles on electric vehicles to address safety concerns regarding people getting trapped inside their cars. The ban…

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