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Chinese BYD Set to Surpass Tesla in Electric Vehicle Sales

Published January 6, 2026, 07:21
Chinese BYD Set to Surpass Tesla in Electric Vehicle Sales

Chinese car giant BYD is expected to officially overtake its American rival Tesla as the world's top-selling electric vehicle brand by 2025. BYD's rise is remarkable, given that Tesla once dismissed the company, laughing at its products during a Bloomberg interview in 2011. Sales figures indicate that BYD will surpass Tesla, with its sales increasing by almost 28% in 2024 (to 2.26 million units). Conversely, Tesla is forecasting an 8% decline in its sales for 2025, following two years of decreases. BYD's success is partly due to intense competition in the EV market and controversial statements from Elon Musk. BYD has expanded into many areas, such as batteries and solar energy, and is experiencing significant economic growth.