BYD rejects the allegations regarding the contamination of the land on which it is building the factory in Szeged, calling them false. Hungarian authorities have launched an investigation into this case.

Stella Li, vice president of BYD, stated that the complaints regarding the contamination of the land where the factory is being built in Szeged, Hungary, are false.

At an international conference in Belgrade, Li announced that the Chinese company has hired lawyers to respond to the allegations. Authorities in Budapest have launched an investigation after receiving complaints that contaminated soil with harmful substances was moved from the factory site. This investigation is part of a series of reviews targeting electric vehicle (EV) companies in Hungary, including battery manufacturers, to verify compliance with environmental regulations.

Despite the investigation, BYD reaffirmed its commitment to the project in Hungary, announcing that vehicle assembly will begin in the fourth quarter. The Szeged factory will be BYD's first production facility in the European Union, part of the company's expansion strategy in the region. Additionally, BYD is evaluating options for a second factory in Europe and is in discussions with European car companies about taking over unused factories.