Car maker admits selling wrong year vehicles to 1,200 people
BYD admits selling 1,200 electric and hybrid vehicles from the wrong model year to Australian customers.
Chinese EV maker BYD will fully refund 1,200 Australian customers after admitting it sold electric and hybrid vehicles from the wrong model year. The error affected deliveries across multiple models, including the Atto 3 and Dolphin.
BYD has not disclosed the financial impact but confirmed all affected owners will receive full reimbursement. The company attributed the mistake to a supply chain misalignment during peak demand periods.
Customers received vehicles with incorrect compliance plates, raising safety and regulatory concerns.
- 1,200 Australian customers
- Customers Affected
- Atto 3 and Dolphin, among others
- Models Involved
- Not disclosed by BYD
- Financial Impact
Why it mattersThis recall shows the risks of rapid EV adoption and the need for stricter supply chain controls in the automotive sector.
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