US EditionBYD sells more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for first time
- BYD sold more battery-electric vehicles than Tesla in Europe for the first time in April 2025, marking a key market shift.
- This change resulted from BYD's rapid expansion beyond Norway and the Netherlands since late 2022 and Tesla’s 49% sales decline amid political backlash and production halts.
- JATO Dynamics data shows BYD registered 7,231 BEVs in April compared to Tesla’s 7,165 units, with BYD also growing plug-in hybrid sales largely untaxed by EU tariffs.
- April’s BEV registrations rose to 17% of new cars in Europe, a 28% year-on-year increase, driven largely by Chinese brands whose registrations grew 59%.
- The data suggests BYD’s rise pressures Tesla’s foothold in Europe while overall electric vehicle demand remains steady but needs faster growth to impact the wider market.
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