Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has offered an explanation for a bizarre incident in which the rear motor of a Tang EV fell out while driving through a flooded road in Shenyang.
Footage and photos shared on Chinese social media showed the SUV moving with the electric motor dangling underneath, still connected by a single orange high-voltage cable.
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BYD stated that the motor detached after a severe underbody collision, not from water contact.
The driver was wading through floodwater, which may have been deeper before the video was taken.
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A close-up image from CarNewsChina revealed that part of the motor's housing snapped off from the underside.
The Tang, a dual-motor EV, remained operational using its front motor for forward momentum.
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BYD said it contacted the owner after the incident and inspected the vehicle. The cost of replacing the motor is expected to be significant.
