BYD Responds to Pingshan Garage Fire, Battery Safety Under Spotlight Again

On May 16, 2026, a vehicle fire occurred in BYD's Pingshan headquarters garage. BYD officially stated it was "not caused by Blade Battery" but by a short circuit in a modified vehicle's wiring. With China's NEV fleet exceeding 28 million units as of May 2026, battery safety standards are shifting from "corporate self-discipline" to "regulatory mandates."