Flush Door Handles Face the Axe in China
China's Crackdown on Cool Car Handles: The Ban on Signature Tesla Feature
Last updated:
In a move that's sending ripples across the automotive world, China is planning to ban fully retractable and flush car door handles due to safety and reliability concerns. These sleek design features, iconic in Tesla models, are under fire for their failure rates post-collision and their limited aerodynamic benefits. The ban, expected to start in 2027, mandates traditional door handles or those with mechanical backups, pushing automakers to rethink their designs. Explore how this impacts Tesla and the broader EV industry as China prioritizes passenger safety over aesthetics.
Introduction to China's Ban on Flush Car Door Handles
Learn to use AI like a Pro
Get the latest AI workflows to boost your productivity and business performance, delivered weekly by expert consultants. Enjoy step-by-step guides, weekly Q&A sessions, and full access to our AI workflow archive.














Details of the Ban: Regulations and Alternatives
Learn to use AI like a Pro
Get the latest AI workflows to boost your productivity and business performance, delivered weekly by expert consultants. Enjoy step-by-step guides, weekly Q&A sessions, and full access to our AI workflow archive.














Safety and Reliability Concerns Leading to the Ban
Learn to use AI like a Pro
Get the latest AI workflows to boost your productivity and business performance, delivered weekly by expert consultants. Enjoy step-by-step guides, weekly Q&A sessions, and full access to our AI workflow archive.














Impact on Automakers, Especially Tesla
Global Trends in Automotive Door Handle Safety
Learn to use AI like a Pro
Get the latest AI workflows to boost your productivity and business performance, delivered weekly by expert consultants. Enjoy step-by-step guides, weekly Q&A sessions, and full access to our AI workflow archive.














Reactions from the Public and Industry Experts
Future Implications for the EV Market and Beyond
Learn to use AI like a Pro
Get the latest AI workflows to boost your productivity and business performance, delivered weekly by expert consultants. Enjoy step-by-step guides, weekly Q&A sessions, and full access to our AI workflow archive.













