"But arguably the worst offender has been the flush, hidden and electronic door handles that Tesla pioneered and quickly spread throughout the industry. They supposedly offer benefits for aerodynamics and range, and mechanical simplicity to reduce costs. In reality, however, they've become a persistent safety issue, often preventing passengers (and first responders) from getting in and out of a car during an emergency."
"But this design choice isn't just annoying. It's also becoming more and more of a safety concern. As Bloomberg has extensively reported, Tesla's door handles alone have been tied to at least 15 deaths. And now China is banning them outright, starting in 2029, after a number of similarly terrifying fatal incidents. Is this the end of door handles that have been a hallmark on many EVs? It sure looks that way."
Not every vehicle control needs futuristic redesign; physical buttons and simple flaps often provide greater reliability. Flush, hidden electronic door handles pioneered by Tesla were intended to improve aerodynamics and reduce costs but have created persistent safety issues. Those door handles have been tied to at least 15 deaths and have sometimes prevented passengers and first responders from entering or exiting vehicles during emergencies. China will ban flush electronic door handles starting in 2029 after several fatal incidents, increasing pressure on other governments and automakers to act. Some existing vehicles with these handles are difficult to operate in extreme cold or while wearing gloves, though newer systems now offer automatic pop-out functions.
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