In a surprising twist this week, the Chinese mainland's BYD zoomed past Tesla to claim the title of the world's top EV maker in 2025 🚀⚡.
Last year, BYD sold 2.26 million battery electric vehicles, while Tesla delivered 1.64 million. For Tesla, that's a 9% drop in annual deliveries – its second straight year of decline as expiring federal tax credits and fierce global competition took a bite out of sales.
BYD's rise shows how the global EV race is heating up, with new contenders challenging the established players. The Chinese mainland's EV champion is expanding its lineup, cutting costs and tapping international markets to keep the momentum going.
Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is shifting gears. With vehicle demand cooling, he's doubling down on AI and robotics, betting on autonomous robotaxis and even humanoid robots to drive the company's next chapter 🤖.
As we roll into 2026, all eyes are on how Tesla will respond and whether BYD can hold onto its lead. One thing's for sure: the road ahead is electric, fast-paced, and full of surprises 🚗💥.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
