BYD Orders Massive Recall of Over 115,000 EVs
BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced its largest recall to date, affecting over 115,000 cars due to safety risks related to design and battery issues.
The recall, mandated by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), includes 44,535 Tang series SUVs built between March 2015 and July 2017, and 71,248 Yuan Pro electric cars made between February 2021 and August 2022.
- Tang series SUVs: recall due to design flaws that could cause malfunctions
- Yuan Pro electric cars: recall due to problems in battery installation that could increase fire risk
Battery safety has always been the tightrope every EV maker walks.
BYD has filed a plan to replace parts and update systems free of charge.
Author's summary: BYD recalls 115,000 EVs for safety fixes.