5.5亿元索赔“砍”至6400万元 实地探访东莞大面积停运纯电公交：生产企业已停产两年 司机称显示能跑近400公里实际只跑160公里

Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit involving Dongguan's three major bus companies and local manufacturer Dongguan Zhongqi Hongyuan Automobile Co., Ltd. has revealed significant issues with the electric buses supplied, leading to a total claim amounting to 550 million yuan due to battery failures and operational disruptions [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was initiated by Dongguan Bus Co., Dongguan City Chengba Transportation Co., and Dongguan Binhaiwan Public Transport Co. against Zhongqi Hongyuan, claiming that the electric buses purchased between 2018 and 2019 experienced severe battery failures during the warranty period, resulting in widespread operational halts [4][10]. - The total compensation sought by the three companies exceeds 550 million yuan, with Dongguan Bus claiming approximately 205 million yuan, Dongguan Chengba claiming about 226 million yuan, and Binhaiwan Public Transport claiming around 123 million yuan [4][5]. - In February, the court ruled that Zhongqi Hongyuan must compensate a total of approximately 64.44 million yuan, which is only 11.6% of the total claims made by the bus companies [5][10]. Group 2: Operational Impact - The electric buses provided by Zhongqi Hongyuan have been reported to have significant battery degradation, with drivers stating that the buses often require recharging after just two trips, leading to many vehicles being idle [2][6]. - As of February 2024, Zhongqi Hongyuan has been in a state of temporary shutdown due to insufficient orders, with the latest announcement extending the shutdown until May 31, 2026 [10][14]. - The rapid transition to 100% electric buses in Dongguan, achieved within two years, has now resulted in operational challenges, with a significant number of the 1,196 buses sold experiencing battery issues, leading to 938 of them being out of service [10][14]. Group 3: Industry Context - Dongguan's push for public transport electrification began in 2018, aiming to achieve 100% electric bus operation by the end of 2019, significantly ahead of the provincial targets [10][11]. - The transition involved a large-scale procurement of electric buses, with Zhongqi Hongyuan playing a crucial role by supplying over 1,000 units during the electrification drive [11][14]. - Despite the initial success in electrifying the bus fleet, the subsequent decline in passenger numbers has been stark, with public transport ridership dropping over 60% from 2017 to 2024 [14].