BYD Wins Lawsuit Against Social Media Accounts, Awarded RMB 2 Million in Compensation

[Legal Action] BYD has won a first-instance lawsuit against social media accounts including 'Long Ge Talks EVs,' receiving RMB 2 million in compensation.

⚡ Key Development: Court Rules False Information by Influencers Constitutes Defamation

On December 25, BYD’s legal department announced that the court ruled in the first instance that accounts such as 'Long Ge Talks EVs' and 'Full Charge New Energy' must pay RMB 2 million in damages and take measures to mitigate negative impact for fabricating and spreading false information that harmed BYD’s brand reputation.

🔍 Strategic Foundation: BYD Adopts Zero-Tolerance Policy Toward Malicious Public Relations Attacks

BYD emphasized its respect for legitimate oversight but stated it will firmly pursue legal action against malicious defamation. Previously, the account 'Long Zhu – Ji Che' was ordered to pay RMB 2.0187 million, and 'Wang Wukong Talks Cars' was ordered to pay RMB 313,800, demonstrating BYD’s systematic legal countermeasures.

💡 Industry Impact: Automakers Accelerate Efforts to Clean Up Online Discourse

The involved influencer 'Long Ge,' formerly an auto repair professional, has had his account silenced or renamed. Although RMB 2 million is a relatively small amount for an automaker, this case holds symbolic significance in curbing misinformation and restoring brand reputation.