China EV maker BYD has published preliminary sales data for 2025 that could put it ahead of Tesla when it comes to global sales.
BYD remained the leader in EV sales, delivering more than 4.54 million vehicles for 2025. That far exceeds Tesla's 735,274 China wholesales from January to November, based on data from China Passenger Car Association.
The two carmakers are poised to publish their final annual sales figures for 2025. Based on available sales data, it appears all but certain that BYD will officially surpass Tesla.
Chinese auto company BYD's sales growth slowed significantly in 2025 amid intensified competition at home, but it was still set to top Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company.
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.
Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.
BYD's registrations in the European Union were up 235.2% in November to 16,158, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
BYDDY is set to unveil a compact, more affordable pickup below the Shark 6, with patent images hinting at a unibody design and entry-level positioning.
The auto giant posted a more than threefold jump in European sales in November, while Tesla registrations fell nearly 12%.
BYD issues an OTA fix for nearly 90,000 Qin Plus DM-i hybrids after regulators flag battery-pack flaws that could hinder electric-mode performance.
BYD (OTCPK:BYDDY) stands out for its deep vertical integration, cost leadership, and structural advantages in China's LFP battery supply chain. Charlie Munger didn't buy BYD for its auto business, but for the ingenuity and long-term mindset embedded in its manufacturing DNA. Despite near-term margin pressure and reinvestment, BYD's valuation remains discounted versus peers, offering 18–20% upside as consolidation tightens and exports grow.
New-car registrations increased again as the company continues to expand in the continent amid pressure in its home market.