Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.

Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally. The figure puts BYD in pole position to outstrip Elon Musk's Tesla in the annual category for the first time, with the lagging Texas-based firm having…

Tesla's 2025 sales decline as BYD overtakes it as the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer.

Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China's BYD is now officially global top dog.

Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China’s BYD is now officially global top dog.

The American company led by Elon Musk recorded a full-year sales figure of around 1.64 million EVs, while BYD reported that it sold 2.26 million EVs for 2025.

BYD said on Thursday that sales of its battery-powered motors jumped nearly 28% to more than 2.5m.

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Chinese electric car maker BYD surpassed Tesla in annual sales in 2025.

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

Tesla has lost its title as the world’s top EV maker after 2025 sales fell 9%, with the end of a $7,500 U.S. tax credit and slowing demand hitting deliveries.

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as various factors pushed sales down for a second year in a row.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from a year […]

According to a report by Reuters, BYD’s sales growth in 2025 stood at 7.73%, its weakest pace in five years. With 4.6 million units sold last year, the Chinese automaker managed to hit its target, […]