China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

The handle of a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle sits flush against the vehicle’s side inside a showroom in Beijing on February 3, 2026. China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, phasing out the minimalist design because of safety concerns. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images

Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images

China has become the first nation to require a change to make it easier to rescue people from car crashes: Car doors must be able to open from either side mechanically, like by lifting a handle.

The rules, which go into effect

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