Fatal Xiaomi EV Crash Renews Scrutiny on Door Handle Design (2)

A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi Corp. SU7 electric sedan on Monday has renewed concerns over electrically powered car-door handles, after bystanders were unable to open the doors and rescue the driver before it burst into flames.

The incident, which happened in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, was suspected to have been caused by drunk driving and killed the motorist, police said in a statement.

Although authorities didn’t specify the vehicle model, Chinese media reports and videos on platforms like Weibo suggest it was a Xiaomi SU7. Footage showed the car engulfed in flames after the crash, with ...