China asserts influence in auto safety regulation, 9 companies including Tesla recall 4.3 million vehicles

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Last week in China, the largest-ever mass recall was carried out to address the possibility of being trapped inside electric vehicles during a power loss, with nine automakers including Tesla, Xiaomi, and Leapmotor announcing repairs for a total of 4.3 million vehicles. This move highlights the Chinese government's growing role in setting new safety standards for automobiles, and from 2027, retractable door handles will be banned due to safety concerns. In China, the world's largest EV market, where EVs account for about 55% of new car sales, the country may soon be in a position to set the tone in global automotive safety regulation, which has previously been led by the West. Pedro Pacheco, an analyst at consulting firm Gartner, said, "China is gradually approaching a leadership position in regulating advanced vehicle technology," and regulators are strengthening oversight, introducing rules that require automakers to track the condition and repair history of all EVs they sell.

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Xiaomi Corp
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Xiaomi is among the automakers recalling vehicles in China due to safety concerns, reflecting increased regulatory oversight.

Zhejiang Leapmotor Tech Co
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Leapmotor is part of the mass recall in China, facing new safety regulations and potential compliance costs.

Tesla Inc
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Tesla is one of nine automakers recalling 4.3 million vehicles in China due to new safety standards, and future regulations will ban retractable door handles.

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