From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 10s
China's Hidden Door Handle Rules Ban Electric Handles By 2027
China's draft safety rules ban fully electric hidden door handles by 2027, requiring mechanical backups for safety.
In brief
China's draft safety rules ban fully electric hidden door handles by 2027, requiring mechanical backups for safety. China's market regulator mandates mechanical door releases for electric handles by 2027 to prevent safety risks. Originally reported by Motor1.
China's Draft Safety Rules
China's market regulator has drafted rules that would sharply limit fully electric hidden door handles starting January 1, 2027.
Mechanical Door Release Requirement
Doors would still need to open if the power fails, requiring mechanical exterior door releases for safety.
2027 Paperwork Deadline
Automakers have until July 1, 2027 to submit extra technical and validation materials for any already certified model.
Hidden Handle Design Rules
Fully electric external handles that depend on power to present and release would be banned, but semi-hidden designs could stay with mechanical operation.
Minimum Grab Space
Semi-hidden handles must offer a grab space of at least 2.4 inches by 0.8 inch for a hand to pull.
Production Halt Consequence
Vehicles missing the documentation deadline and found to carry a genuine safety risk face immediate production stops and recalls.
The key point
China's market regulator mandates mechanical door releases for electric handles by 2027 to prevent safety risks.
