Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-22 12:22Core Viewpoint - BYD has successfully sued automotive blogger Yaoqiang for defamation, resulting in a court ruling that requires Yaoqiang to compensate BYD 2.01 million yuan for spreading false information about the company's Fangchengbao vehicle [1][4]. Group 1: Case Background - The dispute originated from a vehicle review conducted by Yaoqiang after the launch of BYD's Fangchengbao model Leopard 5 in November 2023, where he claimed a fuel consumption of 18 liters per 100 kilometers, significantly higher than the official figure of 7.8 liters [3]. - Yaoqiang's review sparked public debate, with some netizens suggesting that the claimed fuel consumption was based on extreme driving conditions, including speeding [3]. Group 2: Evidence and Legal Proceedings - BYD collected data from the vehicle's backend, revealing that on the day of the test, the car exceeded 180 km/h on three segments and 170 km/h on six segments, contradicting Yaoqiang's claims of adhering to speed limits [3]. - Following the investigation, BYD filed a lawsuit on May 24, 2024, seeking a public apology and 5 million yuan in damages, although the video in question had already been removed from Yaoqiang's account [4]. Group 3: Company Stance and Previous Actions - BYD's public relations director reiterated the company's commitment to protecting its rights and mentioned a reward of up to 5 million yuan for information on malicious public relations activities [6]. - This lawsuit is not BYD's first action against online defamation; in November 2025, the company won a case against another account, resulting in a compensation of 313,800 yuan [6].