"A signature Tesla feature is under fire in one of the company's largest markets, as regulators in one EV hot spot are mulling the potential ban of a design the automaker implemented on some of its vehicles. Tesla pioneered the pop-out door handle on its Model S back in 2012, and CEO Elon Musk felt the self-presenting design was a great way to feel like "you're part of the future." It is something that is still present on current Model S designs, while other vehicles in the Tesla lineup have a variety of handle aesthetics."
"According to Chinese media outlet Mingjing Pro, the company, along with others using similar technology, is facing scrutiny on the design as regulators consider a ban on the mechanism. These restrictions would impact other companies that have utilized pop-out handles on their own designs; Tesla would not be the only company forced to make changes. The report indicates that Chinese government agencies have concerns "about failure rates and safety issues with the flush design.""
Chinese regulators in a major EV market are considering banning pop-out flush door handles used by Tesla and other manufacturers due to safety and failure concerns. Tesla introduced the self-presenting pop-out handle on the Model S in 2012 and continues to use it on current Model S designs, while other models use different aesthetics. Regulators question the aerodynamic benefit of the flush design and describe those improvements as minimal, while safety risks are described as significantly elevated. Data cited indicates one EV maker allocates 12 percent of repairs to door-handle failures, and there are concerns that short-circuiting could trap passengers.
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