# China has new EV safety rules ready. The US needs to follow in its footsteps

> China’s EV safety rules are about to make automakers prove their cars can fail safely, not merely warn people before trouble spreads.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/china-has-new-ev-safety-rules-ready-the-us-needs-to-follow-in-its-footsteps/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32b72cde814794a0d708fa)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #china #rules #safety #follow #footsteps #ready #access
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