Four ministries launched a year-long inspection on August 27; about 100 manufacturers must report product quality by end of 2026.
MIIT flagged Geely and BYD nonconformities: Xingyuan wheelbase beyond 1 percent, Qin L DM-i exceeded declared fuel figures, missing manuals.
Regulators may double mandatory EV road-test distance to 18,641 miles, stretching validation as automakers chase 18-month product cycles.
Chinese regulators just told BYD and Geely their cars did not match the paperwork. Wheelbases came in outside tolerance, fuel figures ran higher than declared, and some units shipped without owner's manuals.
Those findings landed days after four ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, opened a year-long nationwide inspection campaign targeting production quality and vehicle safety. Surprise factory checks are now part of the deal.
