Proceed with caution due to public complaints and trade data anomaly.
Despite being a large, established company with extensive trade history, significant public complaints about delivery and quality, alongside an unusual trade data origin, suggest potential operational risks. Verifying factory details and financial stability is crucial before a deposit.
Multiple public complaints
Trustpilot: Can byd deliveries get any worse; Trustpilot: Just poor quality and infuriating…; Trustpilot: App extremely poor
Website and Trustpilot use different company names
On-site: 比亚迪股份有限公司. Trustpilot: BYD. Confirm which entity is on the invoice.
Unusual Trade Origin Data
ImportYeti data for BYD America, a US importer, lists 'United States' as an origin country for shipments, which is atypical for a Chinese manufacturer and requires clarification.
Do now
- Review satellite imagery of the registered factory address to confirm physical presence and scale.
- Clarify the discrepancy in trade data regarding 'United States' as an origin country for imports.
- Conduct a deeper dive into the nature and resolution of the public complaints, especially those related to product quality and delivery.
Ask them for
- Request a recent factory audit report (e.g., ISO 9001, SA8000) or schedule a virtual factory tour.
- Ask for a pro forma invoice that clearly states the legal entity name matching the corporate registry.
- Obtain bank references or audited financial statements to assess financial stability.
Watch for
- Reluctance to provide factory access or detailed financial documentation.
- Inconsistencies in company names or addresses across different official documents.
- Unclear or evasive answers regarding past delivery issues or product quality concerns.
AI summary
What they say they do
BYD Auto is the official website for BYD's new energy vehicles, offering comprehensive introductions and purchasing services for its full range of models. These include various series like Xia, Han, Song, Tang, Qin, Yuan, Seal, Sea Lion, Dolphin, Seagull, Destroyer 05, and Frigate 07, covering Dm-i super hybrid, EV pure electric, intelligent driving, and more. The site provides official quotations, dealer inquiries, test drive appointments, online car purchases, and customer services.
比亚迪股份有限公司 (BYD Company Limited) is a large, diversified Chinese conglomerate incorporated in Shenzhen, China, since February 1995, as confirmed by Qichacha. The company has a substantial registered capital and a broad business scope encompassing batteries, electronics, automotive manufacturing, and rail transit equipment. Digital records from WHOIS indicate a long-standing online presence with its domain registered since 1996. The company's registered address in Shenzhen is consistent across corporate and geographic records, though OpenStreetMap notes that street-level geocoding was approximate, recommending satellite confirmation of the factory gate. Trade data from ImportYeti shows BYD America as a verified US importer with over 5,300 shipments recorded between 2015 and 2026, indicating a significant and long-term presence in international trade. However, the trade data also lists 'United States' as an origin country, which is unusual for a Chinese manufacturer importing into the US and warrants further clarification. Public sentiment, as gathered from Trustpilot, presents a mixed picture. While some positive reviews praise specific dealerships and driving experiences, there are numerous high-severity complaints regarding delivery delays, product quality, and poor app functionality. These public complaints align with existing red flags. The company's official website name, 比亚迪股份有限公司, differs from its Trustpilot name, BYD, which is another identified concern. Key personnel, including Chairman and CEO Wang Chuanfu, are listed across corporate and public sources like MarketScreener and Wikipedia, providing transparency regarding leadership.
Sources
- www.trustpilot.com/review/byd.comosint
- www.byd.com/in/recruitment-scam-cautionosint
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Sm-pMVkwsosint
- evdealergroup-byd.com.au/complaints?build-cache=osint
- www.byd.com/en/contact-usosint
- www.sumitomocorp.com/zhtw/easia/sctwosint
- www1.hkexnews.hk/app/sehk/2026/108527/documents/sehk26051100710.pdfosint
- www.importyeti.comosint
- patents.google.com/patent/US9911030B1/enosint
- www.importgenius.com/suppliers/byd-company-ltdosint
- www.datanyze.com/companies/byd/6045924osint
- www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BYD-COMPANY-40202211/company-governanceosint
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_Companyosint
- media.byd.com/section/company/peopleosint
- www.linkedin.com/company/byd-north-americaosint
- ImportYeti importer profiletrade
- Carro elétrico não vale a pena*reddit
- The US lawmaker repellentreddit
- BYD quietly launched its official Canadian website — and no, byd.ca is not themreddit
- BYD launches Canadian website with Flash Charging front and centerreddit
- BYD Adds 'Coming Soon' to Its Canadian Website as It Ramps Up Hiring | EVreddit
- BYD Adds 'Coming Soon' to Its Canadian Website as It Ramps Up Hiring | EVreddit
- BYD's Global Website now lists Canada!reddit
- It's been a little while since I last got him '_'reddit
Company & registry IDs
verifiedWebsite and Trustpilot disagree on the company name
On-site: 比亚迪股份有限公司 · Trustpilot: BYD. Confirm which entity is on the invoice before you wire.
Legal name (primary)
比亚迪股份有限公司
Website listing
比亚迪股份有限公司
Trustpilot listing
BYD
Jurisdiction
China
Tax / VAT / ID
91440300192317458F
Registration no.
91440300192317458F
LEI
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CIK / ticker
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Incorporated
1995-02-10 00:00:00
Registered capital
911719.7565万元
ICP license
粤ICP备10216027号
Chinese registry (GSXT / QCC)
比亚迪股份有限公司 · 开业(存续)
Registered office
深圳市大鹏新区葵涌街道延安路一号
GSXT business scope
锂离子电池以及其他电池、充电器、电子产品、仪器仪表、柔性线路板、五金制品、液晶显示器、手机零配件、模具、塑胶制品及其相关附件的生产、销售;3D眼镜、GPS导航产品的研发、生产及销售;货物及技术进出口(不含分销、国家专营专控商品);作为比亚迪汽车有限公司比亚迪品牌乘用车、电动车的总经销商,从事上述品牌的乘用车、电动车及其零部件的营销、批发和出口,提供售后服务;电池管理系统、换流柜、逆变柜/器、汇流箱、开关柜、储能机组的销售;汽车电子装置研发、销售;新能源汽车关键零部件研发以及上述零部件的关键零件、部件的研发、销售;轨道交通运输设备(含轨道交通车辆、工程机械、各类机电设备、电子设备及零部件、电子电气件、轨道交通信号系统、通信及综合监控系统与设备)的研发、设计、销售、租赁与售后服务(不涉及国营贸易管理商品,涉及配额、许可证管理及其他专项管理的商品,按国家有关规定办理申请);轨道梁柱的研发、设计、销售;自有物业租赁(物业位于大鹏新区葵涌街道延安路一号比亚迪工业园内及龙岗区龙岗街道宝龙工业城宝荷路3001号比亚迪工业园内);广告设计、制作、代理及发布;信息与技术咨询、技术服务。
Phone
950858, 0755-89888888转58453
People & social
15 named王传福
Legal representative · source
Wang Chuanfu
Chairman and CEO, Founder, President
Stella Li
Executive Vice President, President of BYD Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Wolfgang Egger
Chief Design Officer, Design Director
Social profiles
No sameAs / social URLs harvested.
Domain check
Registered
Jul 5, 1996
Expires
Jul 4, 2027
Registrar
Internet Domain Name System Beijing Engineering Research Center LLC (ZDNS)
Registrant
Privacy protected
SSL issuer
GlobalSign nv-sa
Server
47.107.51.11 · Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd.
Wayback first
Dec 28, 1996
Wayback last
Oct 12, 1999
20+ successful captures found.
Customs & trade footprint
verifiedShipments (US ocean BOLs)
5,358
Last activity
15/05/2026
Coverage
US ocean imports (CBP), not global
Top destinations
United States
Verified as a US importer of record on ocean bills of lading (ImportYeti / CBP). A BOL is a Bill of Lading — the ocean shipping document. Air, truck, and non-US lanes are not in this dataset.
BOL = Bill of Lading filed with US Customs. Counts are US sea imports only — not air, truck, or non-US lanes.
Location intelligence
District / city match (approx.)Address
延安路, 葵涌社区, 葵涌街道, 大鹏新区, 龙岗区, 深圳市, 广东省, 518100, 中国
Street-level geocode failed; showing approximate map for “深圳市深圳市大鹏新区葵涌街道延安路”. Confirm the factory gate on satellite before trusting the pin.
Reddit mentions
mixedBYD is expanding its presence in Canada with a new official website and hiring, while also being recognized for selling 3 million EVs and having an executive poached by Ford.
- Carro elétrico não vale a pena*
r/Carroseletricos · 2026-09-08
**Aviso 1**: Isso não é rage bait, eu mesmo rodo elétrico desde 2017, e justamente por isso sou "confrontado" com essa pergunta há anos. Esse post é basicamente a minha resposta, com alguns dados recentes pra termos números concretos. **Aviso 2**: Sim eu usei IA pra agregar meus
- The US lawmaker repellent
r/EhBuddyHoser · 2026-09-05
Trustpilot
mixedCustomers report excellent driving experiences and positive dealership interactions, but also significant issues with delivery delays, product quality, app functionality, and charging.
Score 2.2/5 · Open profile
- Levi BYD Reynella South Australia Excellent Customer Service
5★ · 2026-09-21
We had the best experience in terms of buying a car . Levi was excellent - answered all our questions & was very knowledgeable about the product.After seeing a number of other car salesman from other new car dealers he was by far the best "by a country mile". We would reccommend
- Great drive
5★ · 2026-09-19
I have just purchased a byd and at present can’t fault it , a really comfortable drive and I feel secure and dealership who sold me the car Prescot peoples service was absolute great, in have just drove to Portsmouth to see the family and the drive was great, I do this drive pret
Trustpilot name “BYD” differs from dossier “比亚迪股份有限公司”.
Web OSINT & reputation
Complaints
- Trustpilot: Can byd deliveries get any worse
on 15/04/2026 I paid the deposit and ordered a atto 3 premium, on 18/07/2026 with no movement i was advised to change to the atto 3 evo which i did. as of today 17/09/2026, byd are unable to tell me when i can expect a delivery. so after waiting 5 months the best byd can do is pe
- Trustpilot: Just poor quality and infuriating…
Just poor quality and infuriating driving aids, buy something decent not these...
Corroboration
- US9911030B1 - System and method for evaluating the perception system of an autonomous vehicle - Google Patents
System and method for evaluating the perception system of an autonomous vehicle. + B60R1/22—Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle.
- BYD Company - Wikipedia
Founded 10 February 1995; 31 years ago (1995-02-10). Type Public. Traded as SEHK: 1211 SZSE: 002594. Industry Conglomerate. Area served Worldwide.
Trade activity is confirmed through customs records, but specific shipment counts, years covered, and last shipment dates are not explicitly stated in the provided public search hits. Evidence from Tavily Search.
Agent trail
4 pages · Identity coverage is enough to corroborate externally- scrape
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LLM choosing identity pages to open
Missing: company / legal name, contact email or phone, address, managers / officers
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These pages are most likely to contain the company's registered address, general contact email, and details about data protection officers.
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Crawl ready — extractor will read cleaned pages for the company name
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LLM understood company name from cleaned pages
比亚迪股份有限公司
- registry
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Reddit mentions
10 posts
www.reddit.com/r/Carroseletricos/comments/1was99i/carro_elétrico_não_vale_a_pena/ - channel
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