几百辆纯电公交因电池故障大面积停运，记者实探：企业已停产两年，司机称显示能跑近400公里实际只跑160，跑两趟就得补电

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 - Dongguan's three major bus companies filed lawsuits 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][5]. - The court ruled in February that Zhongqi Hongyuan must compensate the bus companies a total of approximately 64.44 million yuan, which is only 11.6% of the total claims [5][6]. - The compensation breakdown includes 19.04 million yuan to Dongguan Bus, 32.83 million yuan to Dongguan City Bus, and 12.61 million yuan to Binhaiwan Bus [5]. Group 2: Operational Impact - The electric buses have been reported to have significant battery performance issues, with drivers stating that the actual range is drastically lower than advertised, leading to frequent recharging and operational inefficiencies [6][8]. - As of early 2024, Zhongqi Hongyuan has been in a state of temporary shutdown due to insufficient orders, with the latest extension of the shutdown period announced until May 31, 2026 [11][12]. - The rapid transition to electric buses in Dongguan, aimed at achieving 100% electrification by the end of 2019, has now resulted in a significant number of these vehicles becoming non-operational due to battery issues [12][13]. Group 3: Industry Context - Dongguan's public transportation system has seen a drastic decline in passenger volume, with a drop of over 60% from 3.8 billion passenger trips in 2017 to approximately 1.5 billion in 2024 [16]. - The electric bus procurement was part of a broader initiative to modernize public transport in Dongguan, which has now faced challenges due to the quality issues of the supplied vehicles [12][16].