According to Mingjing Pro, the widespread rumors regarding a ban on hidden door handles have now been largely substantiated. A high - ranking executive from a foreign automotive manufacturer disclosed that a new national standard is projected to be rolled out in 2025. This new standard will explicitly forbid the use of fully concealed door handles and mandate the installation of mechanical redundancy devices.

In the past, policymakers have convened relevant meetings to deliberate on this issue. It is anticipated that the discussion on the draft of the new national standard will soon reach its conclusion. The new standard is likely to directly prohibit fully concealed door handles and offer a one - year transition period. Implementation is expected to commence in July 2027. Once this takes effect, newly sold vehicles within the domestic market will no longer be equipped with fully concealed door handles.

Furthermore, the new national standard will also address the issue of automatic unlocking under non - standard operating conditions.