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Chinese brands surged 121% year on year in April automotive sales, with BYD dethroning Tesla as the bestselling BEV brand, figures released by JATO Dynamics show. EV sales outperformed an otherwise flat market. Overall, a total of 1,078,521 new cars were registered across 28 European countries in April, just 1,399 more than the same month last year. The year to date total of 4,467,681 units was just 6,560 units more than in the first four months of 2024.

After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.

Stable market in April and throughout 2025 so far

In a “watershed moment,” BYD outsold Tesla in Europe after EV registrations surged over 350% in April. With its top-selling...

BYD and Toyota are bringing compelling new electric cars to market in Europe and China, while both are shut out by tariffs in the US.

BYD’s electric hot hatch has officially arrived in Europe. The BYD Dolphin Surf is the European version of its best-selling...

BYD introduced its tenth model, the low-cost electric 'Dolphin Surf,' in Europe, starting at 22,990 euros, with temporary discounts available. This move intensifies pressure on European automakers to provide more affordable electric vehicles, addressing a key obstacle to broader EV adoption. Several new models under 25,000 euros are slated for release this year, targeting the compact segment's significant electrification potential.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives. Until the end of June, the three versions will be available at a discounted price of 19,990-24,990 euros, sales chief Patrick Schulz said on Wednesday. The car piles pressure on European automakers to offer more affordable electric alternatives, with cost still a major barrier to wider adoption of EVs.

Building affordable yet good small electric cars is currently considered a supreme discipline in the automotive industry. While there is more room to

BYD has made headlines once again with its ultra-affordable Seagull electric vehicle, which emerged as the top-selling model for the company last mont