Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV's door handles for better safety

Rivian is changing the door handle design on its upcoming R2 SUV after employees and customers raised safety concerns, according to Bloomberg News .

The automaker is one of many that has leaned into electronically-latched door handles over the last few years. While this allows for sleeker presentation and more aerodynamic design, it often results in the automaker tucking the manual emergency door releases away in hard-to-find places.

On the R2, which comes out next year, Rivian will now put the interior manual releases in a “more clearly visible” location closer to the electrically-powered door handles, Bloomberg reports.

The design change comes amid a wave of scrutiny around electronic door handles. Bloomberg recently published a report about Tesla owners and passengers getting stuck