China's BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging Tesla as competition between the two EV rivals heats up. "BYD has become an industry leader in every sector from batteries, electronics to new energy vehicles, breaking the dominance of foreign brands and reshaping the new landscape of the global market," Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of BYD, said in a statement.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has overtaken Tesla in annual revenue for the first time, reporting a 29% rise to around £83 billion in 2024. The growth was fuelled by strong demand for hybrid vehicles, pushing the Shenzhen-based group ahead of Tesla's £75 billion in annual revenue.
Michael Dunne, founder and CEO of Dunne Insights, discusses BYD's latest earnings and emerging innovations from the company.
Shenzhen-based company announced full-year revenue reached approximately $107 billion -- surpassing expectations and topping Tesla's $97.7 billion.
Sales of BYD surpassed $100 billion in 2024, putting the Chinese electric car maker's revenue above Elon Musk's Tesla. Bloomberg's Craig Trudell joins Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Technology.
Chinese automaker BYD outperformed Tesla in annual sales for the full year 2024, with the company reaching $107 billion in sales, while Tesla hit $98 billion. Kelley Blue Book Lead Editor Sean Tucker joins the Morning Brief to discuss BYD's performance compared to Tesla and some of the issues Tesla is facing.
Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion.
BYD reported revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, while net income rose 34% year-on-year to 40.3 billion yuan. Craig Trudell reports on Bloomberg Television.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD lifted fourth-quarter net profit by 73.1% to a record 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), it said on Monday, reaping the rewards from undercutting and outselling its rivals.
BYD on Monday is expected to report accelerating earnings and sales growth. Shares of the world's largest EV maker are surging in 2025 on self-driving and fast-charging efforts.
BYD Company Limited's stock has surged 58% since January, outperforming the EV sector and peers like Tesla and Li Auto, driven by robust sales and technological advancements. The company's sales grew impressively, with January and February seeing 49.2% and 164% YoY increases, respectively, bolstering investor confidence. Technological innovations, such as the "Super e-platform" and autonomous driving technology, add further promise to the BYD ahead of the story.
BYD's aggressive global expansion, flexible pricing and innovative technology position it as a strong contender for BEV market dominance, surpassing Tesla in global sales. BYD's new "Super e-platforms" promise rapid charging capabilities, potentially revolutionizing the BEV market, though technical and safety details remain to be proven. Despite a Hold rating for valuation, BYD shares are recommended as a Buy for long-term investors, bolstered by impressive sales and financials.