BYD Sales Growth Leaves Tesla In The Dust — Charts & Graphs - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the significant sales growth disparity between Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and American EV leader Tesla. While Tesla once led the market and maintained a close race with BYD, recent data shows BYD dramatically outpacing Tesla in both overall plugin vehicle sales and battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales. In the second quarter of 2025, BYD sold over 1.1 million plugin vehicles compared to Tesla’s 384,000, and BYD’s first-half sales exceeded 2 million vehicles, more than double Tesla’s approximately 700,000. Notably, BYD’s sales growth is robust and increasing quarter over quarter, whereas Tesla’s sales have stagnated or declined year over year. Focusing specifically on BEVs, BYD’s sales have surged sharply, while Tesla’s BEV sales have declined, signaling diverging trajectories for the two companies. The article suggests BYD is moving strongly in the right direction with accelerating growth, whereas Tesla appears to