BYD beats Tesla in Europe for 1st time with 169% sales surge
After years of Tesla supremacy, BYD's explosive 169% growth breakthrough signals a new era of Chinese competition in Europe's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 electric supercar. In April 2025, China’s leading automaker outsold Tesla in battery-electric vehicle registrations on the continent for the first time. Image: BYD
BYD’s Yangwang U9 electric supercar. In April 2025, China’s leading automaker outsold Tesla in battery-electric vehicle registrations on the continent for the first time. Image: BYD