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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BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics. BYD Is #1 In Europe Please note BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe BYD sold more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than market leader Tesla in Europe for the first time last month, as the Chinese carmaker continued to make inroads despite hefty tariffs on cars imported from the mainland. Shenzhen-based BYD, which also makes plug-in hybrids (…
CHRONIQUE. While four former Volkswagen executives have been condemned in the "dieselgate", the Chinese manufacturer BYD ranks in the top 10 best sales of battery-powered vehicles in Europe. The electric revolution, which has been announced many times, seems to be taking Europeans on the back foot, says Eric Albert, economic journalist at the "World".
The world's largest car manufacturer BYD is planning a huge investment offensive. With battle prices, the Chinese want to stir up the European market. The core of the strategy is a "world car". Volkswagen, Mercedes and Co. should take care of themselves.
Elon Musk's US electric car pioneer continues to suffer from weak sales in Europe and is being duped by the Chinese rival BYD for the first time, while the VW Group benefits.
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