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BYD Surpasses Tesla in European EV Sales for the First Time

The Chinese automaker's April 2025 sales marked a pivotal shift, with BYD overtaking Tesla despite higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

Tesla Hits A New Low In Europe As BYD Outsells It For The First Time: Sales
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Overview

  • BYD sold 7,231 pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe in April 2025, surpassing Tesla's 7,165 units by 66 vehicles, according to JATO Dynamics.
  • This marks a 359% year-on-year increase for BYD, contrasting with Tesla's 49% decline in the same period.
  • BYD achieved this milestone despite facing a 17% EU import tariff on its vehicles, compared to Tesla's 7.8% duty for its China-made models.
  • Overall European EV registrations grew by 28% year-on-year in April, raising EV market share to 17%, up from 13% the previous year.
  • BYD's rapid European expansion since 2022, including plans for a new production plant in Hungary, has bolstered its competitive edge in the region.