BYD’s Global EV Push Challenges Tesla’s Dominance, Including India

Elon Musk's Tesla and BYD sell their electric cars in many countries around the world. According to media reports, both manufacturers will sell millions of cars by 2025. However, Tesla's dominance has suffered a setback in terms of volume. Let's find out how many units both manufacturers sold last year.

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BYD’s Global EV Push Challenges Tesla’s Dominance, Including India
BYD’s Global EV Push Challenges Tesla’s Dominance, Including India

There is an increasing demand for electric cars globally, including in India. To satisfy this demand, electric cars are being marketed by several automakers globally. Some of the companies include Elon Musk’s Tesla. According to reports, BYD has surpassed Musk's Tesla in sales by 2025. We're telling you how many cars each manufacturer sold last year in this news.

Elon Musk's Tesla is well-known worldwide for its electric cars. But now BYD has posed a significant challenge to Musk's Tesla's dominance. According to media reports, BYD has surpassed Tesla in global sales.

Data shows that in 2025, the number of cars sold in the country by Tesla is 1.63 million. Unfortunately, it experienced a sales decrease of 8.6 percent on a yearly basis. Additionally, the production of cars by Tesla reduced to 6.7 million per annum. Interestingly, it's the first time the American electric car company, Tesla, experienced a drop in car sales. Clearly, BYD continues to experience a remarkable increase in its yearly car sales.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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