🚗 Screens are getting bigger in cars… So will no one stopp this?

Answer: No.

🇪🇺 There is no regulation limiting screen size in Europe. Therefore, there is no regulation in our country. You can make as big a screen as you want!

So the race is free.

But there is an exception: All manufacturers have hazard warning physical button 👉 This is not a coincidence, it is the result of regulation…

🇹🇷 Let’s go back to our country…

In our country, January-March 2026 sales data and screen sizes of the models were examined

The results are quite clear 👇

• TOGG models: Highest screen size/ lowest inch cost
• Tesla: The screen is small but maintains the premium perception with its software power
• MINI: “Round screen” design draws attention

🇨🇳In China, the situation is different and a new regulation is planned. The study, which started in 2023, was created with the participation of the main manufacturers and testing organizations and will be presented to the public.

Some of the systems that are subject to:

• Gear Shifting: P/R/N/D (gear shifting is prohibited only from the screen!)
• Lighting: Signal lights.
• Safety/Emergency: Windshield wipers, defroster/defroster, power windows
• When these systems are active, there should be an audiovisual difference. It’s like the signal arm changing its place and making a sound.
• When the vehicle system crashes and the power is cut off, basic functions need to be available.

The effective working area for the controls of these systems will be ≥ 10 mm x 10 mm.

✅ Why is the Big Screen Indispensable in Electric Vehicles?

1️⃣Providing an improved user experience with larger screens

2️⃣Ease of centralized control over larger screens

3️⃣Aesthetics and Branding with Larger Screens                                                             A sleek, widescreen display has become a hallmark of premium electric vehicles, helping manufacturers distinguish their models in a highly competitive market.

4️⃣Design That Offers a Transition to the Future with Larger Screens                           Larger screens are essential for creating new technologies such as augmented reality navigation, advanced 3D maps, and custom personalized displays.

5️⃣Improved Safety and Efficiency                                                                                     By consolidating information and controls into a single, easily readable interface, larger displays in electric vehicle gauges reduce driver distraction and improve overall safety. They also enhance efficiency by providing real-time updates and intuitive navigation.

✅The Challenges of Big Screens

1️⃣Thermal Management Challenge for Larger Displays                                   Larger screens generate more heat, thus requiring efficient thermal management solutions to ensure performance and longevity.

2️⃣Sunlight readability of larger screens                                                            Especially in direct sunlight. Maintaining vision in varying light conditions is crucial. 

3️⃣Durability and Security of Larger Screens                                                        Screens must be robust, resistant to vibrations, scratches, and breakage, especially in the event of an accident. Safety is a top priority for both manufacturers and consumers.

⚠️ Agency’s Comment

So the game has changed: ❌ Before: Power, engine, performance
✅ Now it’s on top of these: screen, software, experience

The most critical question is:

⁉️Is the user really buying a screen, or is the screen just the new marketing language?

⁉️Or is the user preparing for another dimension? Central tracking screen for autonomous driving…

ℹ️ Source: carnewschina.com  https://carnewschina.com/2026/02/16/china-to-require-physical-controls-for-vehicle-functions-reducing-reliance-on-central-control-screen/