Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BYD Tang Rear Motor Detaches After Underbody Collision
A BYD Tang SUV was seen driving with its rear electric motor hanging off because it hit something hard under floodwater.
BYD says this happened because the car hit a hidden object under the water, not because the car was made badly.
The motor was designed to break away to keep the people inside safe.
BYD also warned that driving through deep floodwater can be dangerous because hidden things can damage the car.
The car kept moving because it has another motor in the front.
BYD is checking the car but hasn't shared all the details yet.
BYD Tang SUV's rear electric motor detached due to an underbody collision with a submerged object in floodwater.
BYD claims the incident was caused by external impact, not a manufacturing defect or water ingress.
The motor mounts are designed to break away during severe impacts to protect the passenger compartment.
The SUV continued moving because it has an all-wheel-drive configuration with a front electric motor.
BYD has warned customers about the risks of driving through deep floodwater due to potential underbody damage.
- Who
- BYD, the automaker of the BYD Tang SUV
- What
- Rear electric motor assembly detached from the vehicle due to an underbody collision
- When
- The incident occurred recently, with BYD's response shared through its customer service channel
- Where
- Shenyang, China
- Why
- The detachment was caused by a severe underbody collision with a submerged object while driving through floodwater, according to BYD
BYD's Official Statement
Public Speculation
Cause of Incident
BYD's Official Statement
BYD claims the motor detachment was caused by a severe underbody collision with a submerged object while driving through floodwater.
Public Speculation
Some public speculation suggests potential manufacturing defects or water ingress as possible causes.
- Vehicle Model
- BYD Tang
- Location of Incident
- Shenyang, China
- Cause of Damage
- Underbody collision with a submerged object
- Vehicle Condition
- Rear electric motor assembly detached but remained connected via high-voltage wiring harness
- Safety Feature
- Motor mounts designed to break away during severe impacts to protect passenger compartment
- BYD's Warning
- Driving through deep floodwater poses risks of underbody damage from submerged obstacles
- Vehicle Specifications
- Three-row SUV with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, 108.8 kWh battery pack for electric version