China's biggest EV brand just recalled 115,000 cars over potential battery issues
Published on Oct 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Oct 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The biggest Chinese EV brand, BYD, just recalled 115,000 cars due to potential battery issues in severe wet weather.
BYD has become the first Chinese brand to really crack the market wide open, moving out of the very competitive market in China and into Europe.
It’s now becoming the biggest EV brand on the planet, outselling Tesla in 2025.
However, a large number of its cars are on their way back to the factory thanks to a battery sealant issue that has the manufacturer scrambling.
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Two BYD models recalled amid fears water could enter the battery packs
With the success of the Seal, Dolphin, and Seagull, the ocean-infused BYD models have been revolutionary in the EV market.
But rather ironically, the sea-inspired-named cars might not be all that good at keeping water out of their gills.
Two models have now been recalled, totalling more than 115,000 cars, as BYD admits it needs to reinforce the battery module with a waterproof sealant.
The Chinese EV giants said that water could cause mass controller malfunction, or even fry the circuit board completely.
The two models involved are the Tang PHEV (2015-2017) and Yuan Pro EV (2021-2022), which are some of the earliest models that BYD brought out.
There will be 44,535 Tang models and 71,248 Yuan Pro EVs, almost exclusively sold in China, recalled.
BYD said it would cover all expenses.
Battery issues are the industry’s biggest problem
BYD isn’t the first brand to recall its EVs over potential malfunctions, as thousands of Cybertrucks were sent back to the Tesla labs earlier this year.
In fact, battery issues are some of the biggest issues facing the EV world.
With the lithium packs and wireless charging pads being prone to catching fire when in contact with water or at extreme altitudes, car manufacturers have been ensuring that safety is paramount.
So much so that some Chinese EV experts are making an ejection button for batteries should the worst-case scenario ever happen.
These circumstances are unlikely, but just as BYD is proving, better to be safe than sorry.
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.
