Event Brief
Hong Kong to ban new EVs with electronic door handles
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong will ban new EVs that use only electronic door handles, following mainland China’s 2027 mandate.
WHO: Mable Chan
WHAT: Hong Kong plans to ban EVs with solely electronic door handles
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: The policy is intended to align with mainland China’s 2027 requirement for physical manual releases to mitigate safety hazards.
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