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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Chinese electric cars dominate sales for first time beating Tesla as drivers back away from Elon Musk's brand
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has overtaken Tesla in European sales for the first time as drivers sway away from Elon Musk’s controversial brand
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China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time
Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed U.S.-based Tesla in sales in Europe for the first time. Data from market research firm Jato Dynamics, released on Thursday, shows that BYD sold 7,231 battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) in April, edging out Tesla,
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