---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-030077"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EVTV"
cik: "0001563568"
company_name: "Envirotech Vehicles, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-10T20:16:24+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-10T20:17:07.441807+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Azio AI dismisses auditor Barton, appoints TAAD; going concern and material weakness noted

## Summary
- Dismissed Barton CPA, PLLC as independent auditor on Sept 3, 2026; appointed TAAD LLP on Sept 8, 2026.
- Barton's FY2025 and FY2024 audit reports included going concern explanatory paragraph about substantial doubt.
- Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting remains unremediated as of Dec 31, 2025.
- No disagreements with Barton; TAAD previously audited Legacy Azio AI before July 2, 2026 acquisition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-030077
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EVTV
- cik: 0001563568
- company_name: Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-10T20:16:24+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1563568/000143774926030077/0001437749-26-030077-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1563568/000143774926030077/adom20260910_8k.htm

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