Tesla’s global vehicle sales fell by 9% in 2025, allowing Chinese automaker BYD to overtake it as the world’s top electric vehicle seller. The results were below market expectations, causing Tesla shares to fall more than 2% after markets reopened following the New Year holiday. Meanwhile, BYD delivered 2.26 million EVs in 2025, taking the global lead. Tesla has also lost market share in Europe and China due to growing competition from Chinese brands. Read more in our articles including "BYD surpasses Tesla in 2025 Global EV sales" and "Mastercard contactless payments now accepted on LRT-2".
Tesla’s global vehicle sales fell by 9% in 2025, allowing Chinese automaker BYD to overtake it as the world’s top electric vehicle seller. The results were below market expectations, causing Tesla shares to fall more than 2% after markets reopened following the New Year holiday.
Meanwhile, BYD delivered 2.26 million EVs in 2025, taking the global lead. Tesla has also lost market share in Europe and China due to growing competition from Chinese brands.
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