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Is BYD bigger than Tesla?

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BYD surpasses Tesla as the world's largest electric vehicle seller in 2025, with over 2.2 million units sold compared to Tesla's 1.6 million. BYD's growth is driven by strong international sales and government support, while Tesla faces declining deliveries and reduced incentives.

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BYD sends Tesla stock sliding as it becomes world’s top EV seller

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  • BYD surpasses Tesla as the world's top EV seller
  • BYD sold 2.3 million EVs in 2025; Tesla sold 1.6 million 10s
  • Tesla's sales fell due to subsidy cuts and reputational issues 17s
  • BYD's growth aided by low costs and government support 32s
  • Canadian tariffs block BYD EVs; trade talks ongoing 57s

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BYD sends Tesla stock sliding as it becomes world’s top EV seller
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CBC News
1 day ago
BYD sends Tesla stock sliding as it becomes world’s top EV seller

BYD reported global sales of 2.3 million battery-powered cars in 2025, while Tesla sold 1.6 million, a nine percent decline from the previous year.

BYD topples Tesla as world's biggest EV brand
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Bloomberg
5 days ago
BYD topples Tesla as world's biggest EV brand

BYD sold 2.26 million battery electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, overtaking Tesla's 1.64 million.

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