Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan safety updates with new door handles
Xiaomi SU7 safety improvements for door system ahead of launch
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan safety updates with new door handles
Xiaomi updates SU7 electric sedan with mechanical door handles and backup power for safety, meeting new Chinese standards. Learn about these changes for market competitiveness.
2026-02-28T05:49:21+03:00
2026-02-28T05:49:21+03:00
2026-02-28T05:49:21+03:00
Xiaomi showcased an updated version of its SU7 electric sedan during a live broadcast from its factory. The focus was on safety improvements to the door system ahead of the model's market launch.The new SU7 features mechanical exterior door handles that can be pulled manually. While the car previously had a microswitch in the locking system, it now offers full mechanical opening from the outside.Additionally, a separate backup power source for the door locks has been installed under the second-row seats. This ensures the doors can be opened even if the main battery is completely disabled. A similar solution was already used in the Xiaomi YU7 model.These changes are tied to a new mandatory Chinese national safety standard for door handles that takes effect on January 1, 2027. According to the regulation, all vehicles sold in the country must have mechanical exterior and interior handles for emergency opening.For Xiaomi, this move helps build brand trust amid tightening regulations. Adapting early to these requirements could boost the SU7's competitiveness in China's domestic electric vehicle market.
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2026
Michael Powers
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Xiaomi SU7 safety improvements for door system ahead of launch
Xiaomi updates SU7 electric sedan with mechanical door handles and backup power for safety, meeting new Chinese standards. Learn about these changes for market competitiveness.
Michael Powers, Editor
Xiaomi showcased an updated version of its SU7 electric sedan during a live broadcast from its factory. The focus was on safety improvements to the door system ahead of the model's market launch.
The new SU7 features mechanical exterior door handles that can be pulled manually. While the car previously had a microswitch in the locking system, it now offers full mechanical opening from the outside.
Additionally, a separate backup power source for the door locks has been installed under the second-row seats. This ensures the doors can be opened even if the main battery is completely disabled. A similar solution was already used in the Xiaomi YU7 model.
These changes are tied to a new mandatory Chinese national safety standard for door handles that takes effect on January 1, 2027. According to the regulation, all vehicles sold in the country must have mechanical exterior and interior handles for emergency opening.
For Xiaomi, this move helps build brand trust amid tightening regulations. Adapting early to these requirements could boost the SU7's competitiveness in China's domestic electric vehicle market.
