BYD, Tesla and China

China's BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance
The EV giant sold 1.76 million electric cars in 2024, per figures released on Wednesday, putting it within touching distance of beating Tesla.
Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
China's BYD, however, looks set to close the gap after reporting 1.76 million EV sales in 2024. The Shenzhen-based firm's total vehicle sales jumped more than 41% in 2024, year-on-year, to more than 4.2 million. The surge was powered mainly by sales of its hybrid cars.
Tesla Sales Drop for First Time in Over a Decade While China’s BYD Rises
There does not appear to be an obvious savior on the horizon for Tesla, either. The Cybertruck remains the company’s most identifiable vehicle thanks to its futuristic dumpster vibe, but the company shipped fewer than 50,000 units in 2024 and it seems like the demand for the truck is flattening out or declining.
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.
China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump
Chinese car maker BYD saw sales jump at the end of last year, leaving it closer to claiming the title of the world's best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December,
Tesla US sales dropped by as much as 5% despite record incentives and Cybertruck
A new estimate put Tesla’s US sales down by 5% in 2024 compared to the prior year despite the automaker offering record discounts, incentives, and the addition of the Cybertruck to its lineup. Following Tesla’s production and delivery results for Q4 and the full-year 2024,
Tesla achieves record China sales, but faces a tougher road ahead
Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, celebrated record sales in China in 2024, but analysts warn that sustaining this performance in 2025 could prove challenging as competition with domestic players intensifies.
China's BYD says 5,000 NEVs set sail for Europe
Chinese carmaker BYD said on Wednesday that a third roll-on/roll-off ship carrying close to 5,000 new energy vehicles bound ...
BYD closes 2024 on Tesla’s heels
Tesla ’s global EV dominance may soon be coming to an end. Chinese automaker BYD ended 2024 with a bang, recording a massive ...
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BYD’s year-end sales surge fuels a record 2024, but was it enough for the global EV lead?
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Tesla just posted its worst numbers in over a decade, here's why investors aren't worried
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China's BYD Outsells Tesla In Q4 To Top 4 Million EV Goal For 2024
Tesla rivals BYD, Nio Li Auto, XPeng and Zeekr all reported record December China EV sales as the price war intensified.
BYD Chalks Up New Record as It Narrows EV Sales Gap With Tesla
China’s BYD Co. enjoyed a year-end surge to push total sales to 4.25 million passenger cars last year, narrowing its gap with ...
After BYD’s bumper December, here’s how many cars Tesla must sell to keep its crown as the world’s top EV seller
Thus, to keep its crown as the world's top seller of electric cars, Tesla needs to deliver over 400,000 cars in the final ...