Byd’s mysterious project at its facility sparks controversy as a viral video appears to show the Chinese EV manufacturer developing a truck eerily similar to Tesla’s Cybertruck.

A video has surfaced online showing an inspection of a Tesla Cybertruck at a BYD facility in China, sparking speculation about the purpose of BYD’s interest in the innovative electric pickup truck. The 40-second video shows people examining the Cybertruck from all angles, including its tailgate, interior, and exterior features. BYD’s possible motivations include benchmarking, where they analyze the Cybertruck to understand its design and technological innovations, or disassembling it to study its powertrain and electrical systems. This move could be seen as a learning experience for BYD, as they aim to improve their own electric vehicle offerings to remain competitive with Tesla. The video has raised questions about the competitive dynamics in the electric vehicle market and whether BYD is planning to incorporate Tesla’s groundbreaking technology into their own vehicles.