China EV giant busted storing cars at Aussie theme park
China EV giant busted storing cars at Aussie theme park
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Australia’s most unexpected car scandal has unfolded in the most unlikely place — Jamberoo Action Park. Thousands of brand-new BYD electric vehicles have been discovered stranded at the popular New South Wales amusement park, sparking outrage, confusion, and a full-scale council investigation.
Satellite images and on-the-ground footage reveal endless rows of unregistered BYD cars — including Shark utes and Sealion SUVs — sitting idle across car parks and overflow areas of the family-friendly water park. Many are still wrapped in factory protection, with shipping labels and transport tape still attached, suggesting they’ve never even reached showrooms.
Locals were the first to raise the alarm, describing the scene as eerie — a “car graveyard” hidden in plain sight. Kiama Council soon confirmed the vehicles were being stored at the site without planning approval, forcing compliance officers to intervene. Notices have since been issued to Jamberoo’s owners, warning that the park cannot legally operate as a logistics or vehicle storage centre while a new development application is under review.
The situation has left hundreds, possibly thousands, of BYD electric cars effectively stranded, caught between corporate confusion and local government enforcement. Both BYD and its former distributor, EVDirect, have refused to clarify who authorised the use of the amusement park as a temporary holding site. BYD claims its storage operations are managed by an external logistics partner — but won’t name them.
Public records show that BYD took full control of its Australian logistics network in July 2025, parting ways with EVDirect. The timing has only added to the mystery, as no one has taken responsibility for the vast number of vehicles piling up just south of Sydney.
For many industry observers, the Jamberoo incident highlights the scale — and growing pains — of China’s rapid EV expansion. Analysts say China’s massive car output and shrinking domestic demand have pushed automakers to flood global markets, with Australia among the easiest and most profitable destinations.
Mike Costello from Cox Automotive Australia says Chinese manufacturers like BYD, MG, GWM, and Chery are now reshaping the local market, accounting for nearly 20% of all new car sales in 2025. “China’s high production and aggressive discounting are driving this surge,” he explained. “Australia is one of the most open car markets in the world, and Chinese brands are taking full advantage.”
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Despite the controversy, BYD continues to position itself as a long-term player in Australia. Chief Operating Officer Stephen Collins says the company’s rapid growth strategy gives it a “real advantage over legacy brands.” BYD now ranks among Australia’s top 10 carmakers and aims to overtake Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda by 2026.
But for now, the headlines are dominated not by sales figures — but by satellite photos of drained swimming pools, abandoned waterslides, and thousands of Chinese EVs left baking in the sun. The Jamberoo Action Park scandal has become a symbol of how fast the global electric vehicle boom can outpace planning, regulation, and even common sense.
The Kiama Council says it will continue to monitor the site as the development application progresses, while BYD insists it’s cooperating with authorities. No one, however, has provided a clear answer on who parked the cars there — or when they’ll finally be moved.
This bizarre saga underscores a new chapter in Australia’s EV revolution — one where global supply chains, local politics, and a drained water park unexpectedly collide.
