On May 9, Li Yunfei, General Manager of BYD Group’s Brand and Public Relations Department, took to Weibo to issue a resolute statement amid swirling online rumors alleging that “BYD had been summoned by regulatory authorities and placed under investigation for OTA-related battery-locking issues.” Li expressed exasperation over the relentless spread of such false and defamatory claims, emphasizing that BYD had already gathered substantial evidence to pursue legal action against those responsible for disseminating the misinformation. On the same day, several other automakers—including Tesla, GAC Aion, and XPENG—also released official statements to refute the rumors, firmly denying any involvement in regulatory discussions related to the alleged issues.
