Which Auto Brands Will Lead EV Sales Worldwide in Next 3 Years? You Tell Us! (Charts) - CleanTechnica

A recent CleanTechnica survey asked readers to predict which auto brands will lead global electric vehicle (EV) sales from 2025 to 2027. The overwhelming consensus was that BYD will be the top-selling EV brand each year, with over 86% of respondents consistently selecting BYD as the #1 producer. This aligns with BYD’s recent rise, having surpassed Tesla in sales, while Tesla’s sales have reportedly declined. Other brands receiving notable mentions for the top spots included Tesla, Geely, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and a few Chinese manufacturers like XPENG and Xiaomi, though none came close to challenging BYD’s dominance in the predictions. For the #2 and #3 positions, the survey showed more variation and competition. In 2025, Tesla was the leading choice for #2 with 43.3% of votes, followed by Geely and Volkswagen. By 2026, Geely was predicted to rise to #2 with 37.6%, while Tesla