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CHARTED: Elon Musk’s firm has seen its sales drop for the second straight year. Anthony Cuthbertson charts the company’s recent decline, as well as the meteoric rise of China’s BYD

Tesla’s early dominance of the electric car market is being challenged as China’s BYD posts record sales and wins over European consumers with lower prices.

BYD led China EV deliveries in 2025, though its December sales took a hit from the aggressive price war and weak domestic demand.

BYD sold 4.6 million vehicles last year, compared to 4.3 million in 2024. Monthly sales for December dropped by 18.3% year-on-year.

Chinese automakers recorded a major surge in November exports, with 87% growth to 199,836 vehicles across multiple countries.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is set to release a model that will be able to drive up to 400 kilometres after just five minutes of charging, though experts warn of infrastructure challenges. Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is set to release a model that will be able to drive up to 400 kilometres after just five minutes of charging. BYD’s super-fast charging capacity is made possible by an “all liquid-cooled megawatt flash charging terminal system.”

Chinese Hypercar Ambitions, BYD Look Set To Join Chery On The Road To Le Mans

The green exterior edition commemorates the U9 Xtreme's achievements at Germany's Nürburgring circuit.

Europe’s electric vehicle market continues to gain ground: battery-electric cars exceed a 20% monthly share in November, BYD triples its registrations, and Tesla extends its loss of momentum, according to the latest data from ACEA.

Chinese automotive giant BYD is accelerating its European expansion at a pivotal moment, as recent sales data reveals a contraction in its core passenger veh