Australia has not taken steps to ban Chinese EVs at bases, defence minister says

Defence Minister Richard Marles stated on Wednesday that Australia has not taken any measures to prohibit Chinese electric vehicles at its military bases, despite the United States military imposing a ban on BYD cars at a Japanese air base. Marles emphasized that the Australian government continues to monitor security at its bases rigorously, but no steps have been taken regarding the BYD vehicles.

Additionally, Marles clarified that there was no request from the United States for Australia to follow a similar ban. Australia remains one of BYD's major export markets, alongside Brazil and Britain, thanks to comparatively low trade barriers.