# BYD Admits Model Year Mix-Up in Australia | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-07-11T09:41:46+00:00
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BYD’s massive Aussie electric car rollout just hit a major snafu: 1,265 cars labeled as 2026 models were actually built in 2025 — a paperwork mix-up, not a deception. The automaker’s PR team says it was an honest error, using factory departure dates instead of build dates, with no impact on performance, warranty, or compliance. While BYD’s offering refunds or $1,100 compensation, furious owners argue it’s inadequate, fearing resale value drops and higher insurance costs. The company’s apologizing and reaching out to affected buyers, even as it races to dominate Australia’s EV market — just four years after entering the scene. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d95f5c789af9e3c

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