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BYD Overtakes Tesla as Top EV Seller in 2025

1/4/2026

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Story summary
  • BYD surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV seller in 2025, selling 2.26 million EVs (up 28%).
  • Tesla's sales declined 9% to 1.64 million in 2025.
  • The drop followed the expiration of a $7,500 U.S. tax credit and stronger Chinese competition.
  • Still, Tesla's stock rose 11% in 2025, signaling investor confidence in its autonomous-vehicle future.