Physix FrontierPhysix Frontier · News Briefing Card (enbrief · Oct 12, 2026)
Four Ministries Draft Rule Requiring Six Tests Before Vehicle Filing
KEY FACTS
- People's Daily app published an article on October 11 naming the Zunjie V800 brake pedal bracket fracture controversy, saying the incident still awaits authoritative investigation.
- Dongchedi released a test video on October 8, claiming that the pedal brackets of three Zunjie V800 vehicles fractured successively during emergency braking from 100 km/h.
- Zunjie responded that the test involved non-standard extreme conditions, and that it will optimize the component design and provide free upgrades for delivered users.
- MIIT and three other ministries publicly solicited opinions on October 10 regarding a notice on automotive R&D test verification management.
- The draft requires newly filed products to complete six areas of test verification, and from 2027 onward, those failing to meet the standard will not be announced.
KEY DATA
766,000 yuanZunjie V800 starting price
1612 NDongchedi-claimed real pedal force peak
about 24 monthsEmerging automaker new vehicle development cycle
40 to 50 monthsTraditional automaker new vehicle development cycle
PHYSIX OBSERVATION
Huawei's marketing and channels prop up Zunjie's premium pricing, but in the face of product safety controversies, brand endorsement cannot replace technical responsibility. The four ministries' new rule brings test verification and marketing promotion into the same regulatory framework, sending a clear signal: the race to build cars can be fast, but safety verification cannot be skipped. Whoever defines the product should be the one to backstop safety.
Source: enbrief original report ↗