BYD ranked first in China’s circulating automaker lawsuit leaderboard against bloggers. Credit: CNC Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Chinese automotive social media has recently circulated informal “lawsuit leaderboards” tracking legal claims filed by automakers against bloggers and self-media accounts accused of spreading false or defamatory EV-related information. Verified by CarNewsChina using public court filings, company statements, and legal notices. Among the brands discussed online, BYD ranked highest by disclosed claim value. According to court filings and public announcements, BYD has primarily sued seven blogger accounts, with cumulative claims totalling 6.9263 million yuan (1.02 million USD). Other major Chinese EV brands, including HIMA, Nio, and Xpeng, have also pursued lawsuits against content creators, though publicly disclosed compensation figures were lower. BYD leads by total claim value According to publicly compiled figures, BYD’s disclosed legal claims against bloggers totalled 6.9263 million yuan (1.02 million USD). Most of the BYD-related cases involved disputes over videos and social-media posts discussing Blade Battery safety, plug-in hybrid systems, battery durability, thermal management, or alleged vehicle quality concerns. Several court rulings addressed commercial defamation and unfair competition claims arising from allegedly fabricated or unverified information. One of the highest-profile cases involved the blogger account “Long Ge Jiang Dian Che” (龙哥讲电车), operated by a repair-shop content creator surnamed Liu. The account published videos discussing BYD’s Blade Battery and hybrid systems before becoming involved in multiple lawsuits filed by BYD, Aito (HIMA), and Xpeng. On May 16, the blogger published a public apology video after a second-instance court ruling involving BYD. The judgment ordered compensation of 2 million yuan (294,118 USD) and stated that several disputed claims constituted commercial defamation and unfair competition. Separate rulings and settlements involving the same blogger resulted in compensation payments to Aito (HIMA) and Xpeng. Automaker lawsuit leaderboard Other major Chinese EV brands, including HIMA, Nio, and Xpeng, have also pursued lawsuits against content creators, though publicly disclosed compensation figures were lower. RankAutomakerTotal Claim AmountBlogger / AccountClaim Amount1BYD1,018,574 USD (6,926,300 yuan)Da Qin Jun Shan Tuan (Yao Weiqiang)295,588 USD (2,010,000 yuan)Long Zhu – Ji Che296,868 USD (2,018,700 yuan)Long Ge Jiang Dian Che294,118 USD (2,000,000 yuan)Wang Wu Kong Shuo Che46,147 USD (313,800 yuan)Yi Lan Zhong Che46,147 USD (313,800 yuan)Diandongche Dao Bi Dao22,059 USD (150,000 yuan)Qiche Bao Guang Tai17,647 USD (120,000 yuan)2Aito (HIMA)302,941 USD (2,060,000 yuan)Wo Shi Da Bin Tong Xue (Da Bin)220,588 USD (1,500,000 yuan)Biao Qi Qi Wei – Song Ting Xian Sheng58,824 USD (400,000 yuan)Long Ge Jiang Dian Che23,529 USD (160,000 yuan)3Nio88,235 USD (600,000 yuan)Xiao Niu Shuo Che (Gu Yubo) [Banned]88,235 USD (600,000 yuan)4Stelato (HIMA)44,118 USD (300,000 yuan)Sai Che Xing Bing Le44,118 USD (300,000 yuan)5Xpeng14,706 USD (100,000 yuan)Long Ge Jiang Dian Che14,706 USD (100,000 yuan)Compiled by CarNewsChina Aito (HIMA) legal victories Aito (HIMA) secured a first-instance ruling in the case involving the blogger account “Wo Shi Da Bin Tong Xue” (Da Bin), where the court ruled on February 11, 2026 that the posts exceeded the boundaries of legitimate speech and demonstrated clear malicious intent. The ruling ordered damages of 1.50 million yuan (220,588 USD), according to ifeng. Nio legal victories Nio was involved in a long-running case against the blogger “小牛说车” (Gu Yubo), which resulted in a court order requiring a 90-day continuous public apology published on the account, alongside financial damages exceeding 600,000 yuan (88,235 USD). The account was later permanently banned across multiple platforms following the enforcement of the ruling, according to Sina. Xpeng legal ruling Xpeng won a first-instance judgment at the Guangzhou Internet Court on September 17, 2025, in a case involving the blogger “Long Ge” and the parent company Beijing Managedian Technology Co., Ltd. The court found that the account disseminated malicious, non-factual content presented as EV repair tutorials, thereby infringing Xpeng’s reputation rights. The ruling ordered the removal of defamatory content, a public apology, and compensation of 100,000 yuan (14,706 USD), according to Sina. Battery disputes and teardown controversies The lawsuits emerged alongside increasingly aggressive online debates surrounding EV batteries, charging systems, and teardown testing procedures. Recent discussions intensified after a Blade Battery teardown video showed a 170-cell battery pack dismantled following a 40-hour freeze test. Members of the technical team later defended the eight-hour teardown process after criticism spread online about the testing methodology and the conclusions of the battery analysis. These discussions are closely linked to broader commentary on the blogger account “Cai Shen Dao” (才神道), which has recently drawn attention in Chinese EV communities for publishing critical content on BYD battery technology and comparative analyses across battery manufacturers. Online allegations suggesting the account may represent or be affiliated with a competing battery supplier remain unverified and have not been confirmed in any court proceedings. Industry backdrop In the domestic EV market, Chinese automakers have increasingly pursued legal action against online misinformation, commercial defamation, and reputational disputes as competition intensified. Nio recorded domestic sales of 18,991 vehicles in April 2026, down 15.4% month-on-month and 1.4% year-on-year, according to China EV DataTracker data. March sales reached 22,437 vehicles, up 121.5% year-on-year. Nio’s sales in China til April 2026. Credit: China EV DataTracker