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In 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD as a competitor. But some 14 years later, BYD beat the American EV pioneer at its own game.

Elon Musk’s carmaker delivered fewer fully electric models than its rival in 2025

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 met its 2025 sales target and is set to surpass Tesla as the top EV maker, despite rising competition and fading incentives.

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

BYD is gaining EV leadership. The company sold 2.07 million EVs through November, while Tesla is expected to sell 1.65 million in 2025.

New electric cars from unexpected quarters and some defiantly old-school machines make next year an enticing one for car fans and practical buyers alike

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 EV giant BYD's new charging tech can charge a vehicle up to 250 miles in just 5 minutes, new video shows.

The Chinese automotive giant BYD is steering its product development toward higher-margin vehicles, with plans to introduce two new premium electric models i