BYD backflips and offers full refunds after customers given cars from wrong year
Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has agreed to offer full refunds to over 1,200 customers after mistakenly delivering 2025 model-year vehicles to buyers who ordered 2026 models. The company initially offered minor compensation, but reversed its position following public pressure and media scrutiny.
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This incident underscores the challenges of rapid scaling in the EV market and the importance of consumer protection laws in holding major manufacturers accountable.
Zoheb Khan said it felt like he had been deceived by the car company. ( ABC News: Patrick Stone )
The article reports on a consumer dispute, providing both the company's explanation and the perspective of affected customers and advocates.
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