China’s BYD Overtakes Tesla in European EV Sales
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-25 06:53:00
Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in EV sales in Europe for the first time, registering 7,231 BEVs in April compared to Tesla’s 7,165 units. Despite EU tariffs, Chinese EV registrations increased by 59% year-on-year, reaching almost 15,300 units, while Chinese PHEV volumes surged by 546% in April 2025.
BYD Overtakes Tesla in European EV Sales, Chinese Brands See Significant Growth
Tesla’s declining European sales are attributed to factors like an aging model lineup and CEO Elon Musk’s political views. Analysts anticipate another sales drop for Tesla in 2025 after a 13% decline in Q1. Meanwhile, BYD’s success is fueled by a competitive lineup, leading to a 359% increase in overall EV sales in April.
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