BYD RÊVER Thailand has issued a statement regarding a fire involving a BYD Dolphin electric vehicle in Khon Kaen on 16 June 2026, saying preliminary findings indicate the blaze was not caused by the vehicle itself.
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The company said it became aware of the incident, which was widely reported in the media, and expressed concern for the customer and others affected by the fire. Following notification of the incident, BYD dispatched a team of specialists to help investigate the circumstances immediately.
According to the company’s initial investigation and examination of available evidence, the fire did not originate from the vehicle. BYD said the blaze was caused by external factors related to the electrical system outside the vehicle, including the charging equipment.
The company stated that the external electrical circuit and charging system were responsible for the fire and that there was no connection to the vehicle’s internal systems. The findings were described as preliminary and based on evidence collected during the initial stage of the investigation.
The statement follows reports of a house fire in Khon Kaen involving a BYD Dolphin that was being charged at the time of the incident. Authorities have been gathering evidence to determine the exact cause of the fire.
BYD reiterated that customer safety remains its highest priority and said it would continue a detailed review of the incident. The company added that further investigations would be conducted carefully to establish all relevant facts.
ThaiRath reported that the manufacturer said it would provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 17 June 2026