BYD EVs Banned From US Military Air Base In Japan Over Security

October 26, 2026 · Shopify API

The US military is banning BYD vehicles from Japan's Kadena Air Base, citing unmitigable security risks.

Security Risks

Base spokesperson Lt. Col. Alli Stormer stated the Chinese EVs pose unacceptable risks at the strategic Okinawa hub. The Pentagon recently designated BYD as supporting China's military.

Market Expansion

Despite the ban, BYD continues its global push, launching the Racco minicar in Japan. This follows China's past restrictions on Tesla vehicles over data concerns.

Sources

worldautoforum.com
reuters.com
yonhap news

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Release date: October 25, 2026