News · 5 January 2026
BYD surpasses Tesla in electric vehicle sales
Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's largest electric vehicle seller for the first time, delivering 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025 compared to Tesla's 1.64 million units. BYD's sales surged 28% while Tesla experienced its second consecutive year of declining deliveries, dropping 9% from 2024. The milestone reflects intensifying global competition, with BYD's aggressive pricing strategy and rapid international expansion challenging Tesla's dominance. Tesla faced additional headwinds from political controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk and the elimination of US federal EV tax credits.
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