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China plans to ban hidden door handles on electric vehicles by 2027 after deadly crashes raised fears over trapped passengers and power failures.

Close-up of flush-mounted, retracting door handle on Tesla automobile, San Ramon, California, September 21, 2020. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) | Gado via Getty Images China is banning Tesla-style concealed door handles on electric vehicles to address safety concerns regarding people getting trapped inside their cars. The ban will take effect on January 1st next year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's announcement, and will require all vehicles sold in China to have mechanical release door handles on the inside and outside. The ban specifically targets hidden handles that retract to sit flush with vehicle doors, a design popularized by Tesla and has since been adopted by other EV makers. According to China Daily, more than 60 percent of the top 100 hybrid and electric vehi … Read the full story at The Verge.

The rule effectively ends a design trend pioneered by Tesla and widely adopted across China’s electric vehicle market. The post Tesla-inspired door handles prohibited under China’s new safety standard appeared first on TESLARATI.

From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North.

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MG launched the new MG4 EV Urban in the UK, priced at just £23,495 ($32,000), undercutting BYD’s popular Dolphin hatch as more affordable electric cars hit the market. more…

China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla. more…

As per Tesla China, Optimus V3 is “about to be unveiled.” The post Even Tesla China is feeling the Optimus V3 fever appeared first on TESLARATI.

Ford is not planning to build electric vehicles in the US with China’s Xiaomi, despite a report claiming the partnership would “pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold in the US.” more…

We're looking at China's ban on pop-out door handles, Tesla's continued European collapse, as well as an NHTSA investigation into F-150 transmission issues.

VinFast has outlined an ambitious global expansion plan for its electric scooter business, naming the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia as its first five international markets. The..

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s freewheeling Davos speech stirs unease among global audience There was moderate relief after US President Donald Trump walked back his threat to take Greenland by force at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January – but also concern among critics and lawmakers that his...

India Yamaha Motor has officially entered the electric two-wheeler space with the launch of its first EV scooter, the EC-06, priced at ₹1.67 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Offered in a Bluish White..

Chinese automakers BYD and Xpeng saw a decline in stock values on the Hong Kong exchange due to lower January sales. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers got off to a bumpy start in 2026 as they reported falling deliveries in January due to softening government support. Shares of Hong Kong-listed BYD, Xpeng, Li Auto and Nio plummeted on Monday morning, battered by a bearish delivery outlook in the cutthroat mainland EV market. “Lacklustre [sales] data in January represented a rude reminder that the industry will face a difficult year,” said Ivan Li, a researcher at Loyal Wealth Management in Shanghai....

Ford reportedly had preliminary discussions with Xiaomi about a joint venture, aiming to facilitate Chinese carmakers' entry into the U.S. market. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Elon Musk wants to bring the production of its Optimus robot to the US amid electric carmaker Tesla’s plan to pivot towards manufacturing humanoids, smart machines that could one day serve as part of the workforce at American factories. That ambitious initiative, however, was expected to remain dependent on China’s vast and fast-developing robotics supply chain into the foreseeable future, even as the final assembly of Optimus would be established in the US, according to analysts and industry...

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India and Canada have held high-level bilateral talks focused on strengthening cooperation in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and clean mobility. The discussions, held in New Delhi, centred..

CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. more…

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

Tesla’s falling car deliveries and declining profitability on the mainland have not stopped its Chinese electric-car rivals from imitating the US firm’s transition into an artificial intelligence entity. Xpeng, Li Auto and Nio, dubbed as Tesla challengers over the past decade, have taken similar steps to diversify into emerging technologies and position themselves for the future of transport. These Chinese firms are now building next-generation vehicles, flying cars, robots and chips to create...

BYD already has a strong foothold in Mexico, accounting for around 70% of electric and plug-in hybrid sales. Now, the Chinese EV giant could be looking north, as Canada opens its doors. more…

Tesla confirms it will end Model S and Model X production as BYD's rapid rise reshapes the global electric vehicle market.

Tesla confirmed that its annual revenues fell for the first time in the company’s history last year, as the firm announced plans to pivot towards humanoid robots and possibly build its own semiconductor factories during an earnings call on Wednesday. The US-based company reported total revenues of US$94.8 billion for 2025, down by 3 per cent compared with the previous year. But revenues and gross profits beat analysts’ estimates in the final quarter of last year, coming in at US$24.9 billion and...

BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut coming up, we are getting a better look at the upcoming models. more…

Plus, AI data centers are expected to fuel the next auto chip shortage, and BYD is going on an all-out international assault.

The lure of cheap EVs leaves Mary Barra scratching her head.

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In the global shift towards carbon neutral mobility, a striking role reversal is taking shape. China, often seen as a top-down planner, has emerged as a pragmatic, market-responsive architect of new energy vehicle (NEV) policy. Europe, a champion of climate ambition, is seemingly executing a retreat amid a disconnect between ambition and reality. The planned dilution of the European Union’s ban on new combustion-engine cars by 2035 to a carbon dioxide output reduction target of 90 per cent is...

CARB Chair hails Canada's EV deal with China, shares excitement for future amid criticism of Trump's anti-EV policies. Importance Rank:  1 read more

It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300). more…

NIO, Li Auto and XPeng are trading below their consensus price targets, making each a solid buy. Latest Ratings for NIO View More Analyst Ratings for NIO View the Latest Analyst Ratings Importance Rank:  1 read more

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is aiming to double its overseas sales in 2026, as it battles domestic rivals such as BYD and Leapmotor for a bigger slice of the global market. The Guangzhou-based company expects to deliver more than 90,000 vehicles to customers outside mainland China this year – about 15 per cent of its targeted annual output – as it accelerates its international expansion amid intensifying competition at home, according to two people familiar with the matter. Part...

For the first time since Tesla launched the Model 3 in China in 2019, another automaker has outsold it in the premium electric sedan segment. And it’s a smartphone company. Xiaomi delivered 258,164 units of its SU7 sedan in 2025, nearly 30% more than Tesla Model 3’s 200,361 deliveries, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This comes just weeks after we reported that Tesla confirmed its first year of domestic sales decline in China. The writing was on the wall, and now we’re seeing the direct consequences. more…

Eligible customers purchasing a Model 3 by February 28 can receive an insurance subsidy worth RMB 8,000 (about $1,150). The post Tesla China rolls out Model 3 insurance subsidy through February appeared first on TESLARATI.

India-EU deal could see tariffs on imported cars reduced from 110% to 40% with further reduction to 10% over time. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Trump criticizes Canada's trade deal with China, warning of negative consequences for the country amid 100% tariff threats. Importance Rank:  1 read more

In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge?

In what is one of the most important developments in the Chinese auto industry, Xiaomi’s SU7 has outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in 2025. The information comes from the China Passenger Car Association (via scmp.com). The Chinese smartphone maker delivered 258,164 units of its first EV. Meanwhile, Tesla sold only 200,361 Model 3s, marking the first […] The post Tesla Model 3 got outsold by an EV from a Chinese smartphone brand appeared first on Digital Trends.

A Chinese shipbuilding company built the world's largest car carrier as Chinese automakers are expanding exports to other markets. Importance Rank:  1 read more

After five years of playing catch-up, China has produced a worthy “Tesla killer”, a massive achievement for the country’s premium electric vehicle (EV) makers that is set to stoke national pride. Sales of Xiaomi’s fully electric SU7 on the mainland stood at 258,164 last year, nearly 30 per cent higher than the Model 3’s deliveries of 200,361 units, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Since its debut in China at the end of 2019, the Model 3, assembled at the...

While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China! more…

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Tesla's Elon Musk said China could approve FSD soon, but Chinese sources signaled no near-term clearance. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. According to a new report from Chinese state media, Musk’s claim that FSD would be approved “next month” is simply “not true.” This feels like a case of “Elon time” meeting China’s no-nonsense. more…

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GM will reportedly end production of the affordable Chevrolet Bolt EV, as well as move Buick production to Kansas. read more

General Motors is shuffling where its vehicles are made in a move that will shift production away from China and Mexico and to a U.S. factory in Kansas. That change will also mean the end of its rebooted Chevrolet Bolt EV, the only vehicle currently built at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas. The factory […]

BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut just around the corner, we are getting our first look at the upcoming models. more…

FAW Group, China’s oldest domestic auto brand, is the latest to announce it has begun testing solid-state EV batteries in vehicles. more…

What do you do to stand out in a country where every EV is good, and nobody worries about range and charging?

It won't happen in the near term, but sooner than they'd like, the C-suite at the Detroit Big 3 will be sharing the roads with Chinese EVs.

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The number of public and private EV chargers in the country went from 10 to 20 million in 18 months.

Right in the heart of Chhattisgarh’s coal belt, at the massive NTPC Sipat Super Thermal Power Station, something exciting is…

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Those profit margins are only set to grow in the coming years as trade barriers are removed.

Beijing and Ottawa reached a “landmark” trade agreement last week, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, in a move analysts said further cements China’s dominance and suggests the US decline in the global EV market. The deal will open Canada up to Chinese EVs, signalling a thaw in diplomatic relations and a major break from the US. The bilateral partnership marks a shift in direction for Canada’s automotive industry, coming during a month that saw China’s BYD topple Tesla as the world’s...

In its first full year on sale in Europe, BYD’s PHEV crossover outsold fan favorites like the Volkswagen Tiguan and Volvo XC60.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially entered India’s battery electric vehicle space with the launch of the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella. Marking a major milestone for the brand, the new..

Gavin Newsom praises California's clean energy efforts and 2.5 million EV sales, amid criticism of Trump's anti-EV stance. read more

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Soft landing’: China, EU see progress in EV dispute with price floor option Beijing and Brussels last week announced a milestone in resolving their years-long trade dispute over Chinese electric vehicles, with the European Union releasing guidance set to address the countervailing...

On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases. more…

Germany is reviving its EV subsidy program, and this time both Chinese-built and extended-range EVs will be eligible for incentives.

The Model S. The Mach-E. The Ioniq. The… Dolphin Surf? That's right, friends: There's a new biggest name in EVs, and it means you might soon be cruising down the highway in the Dolphin Surf. And you might love it. After years of Tesla dominance, a Chinese company called BYD has become the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles. On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge's Andy Hawkins explains where BYD came from, why its cars are so compelling, and what its rise means for the future of EVs. He also helps us figure out whether and when BYD cars might come to the US, and how an influx of Chinese cars - which the influencers already lov … Read the full story at The Verge.

Western countries’ positive stance on electric vehicles (EVs) has given Chinese carmakers from BYD to Leapmotor renewed vigour to step up their global expansion and counter a slowing domestic market, industry observers said. Europe’s buoyant EV market last year lifted Chinese assemblers’ hopes to boost their exports to shore up their profits and hone their international image, they added. “A welcoming attitude towards electrification is good news for Chinese EV makers because they enjoy...

As per sales data from China, the all-electric crossover finished first among the country’s best-selling EVs and plug-in hybrids. The post Tesla Model Y dominated China’s NEV sales in December 2025 appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Urban Cruiser EV is arriving as Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in India. With prices expected to start at around Rs 19 lakh ($21,000), the entry-level EV will compete in the heart of India’s booming electric SUV market. more…