BYD Surpasses Tesla as World's Leading Electric Vehicle Seller
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Summary
Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller for the first time, with Tesla's sales dropping 16% in Q4 2025 due to the repeal of government subsidies. Chinese EV makers like BYD, Geely, and MG are putting pressure on Western rivals through competitive pricing, while Tesla has responded by launching new models to compete in the lower-priced segment.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTesla's car sales fell 16% during the last three months of 2025.
The drop was partly due to the repeal of a government subsidy that had helped knock as much as $7,500 (£5,570) off the price of certain battery electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell vehicles.
Chinese firms such as Geely, MG, and BYD - now the country's largest electric car company - have put pressure on Western rivals by pricing their vehicles below established brands.
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
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