The National Automotive Standardization Technical Committee released three GB amendment drafts, proposing to increase NEV reliability test mileage from 15,000 km to **30,000 km**, aligning with fuel vehicle standards. Meanwhile, MIIT issued a mandatory GB requiring **19 core functions to have physical buttons**.
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In August 2026, China's MIIT released the mandatory national standard GB4094-2026, requiring 19 core safety functions including turn signals, hazard lights, and gear shifting to be equipped with physical buttons or levers. New vehicle applications must comply from July 1, 2027; approved models have until January 1, 2028.
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Audi, Mercedes, VW, Geely, BYD, and Changan are re-adding physical buttons in new models. MIIT is revising national standards requiring physical controls for turn signals, windows, and emergency calls. Euro NCAP's 2026 safety assessment adds cabin interaction testing, making physical buttons essential for 5-star ratings.
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In 2026, global mainstream automakers collectively reversed the "all-touch, no-button" design trend. Mercedes CEO admitted canceling physical buttons "went too far," Volkswagen confirmed all new cars from 2026 will have physical buttons, and Audi's next-gen interiors return to knobs.
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