One of the design features that became synonymous with Tesla has been banned in China.
Under new safety rules published Monday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in the country must have mechanical releases on their door handles. The new rules, which go in effect January 1, 2027, will prohibit the hidden, electronically actuated door handles popularized by Tesla — and now found on numerous other electric vehicles in China.
The new rule dictates that each door (excluding the tailgate) should be equipped
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