BYD has apologised for an assembly error that caused some of its electric cars in China to be fitted with incorrect wheel rims, as Beijing ramps up scrutiny of quality issues in the country’s car industry.
The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that a supplier had installed the front and rear wheel rims in reverse on some of its Tang model SUVs, offering free replacements to affected owners.
The company said it had conducted safety tests after several owners reported the issue, which found the reversed wheel rims did not compromise vehicle handling or present any driving safety risks.