BYD Becomes Global EV Leader

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Hans Kristensen

@nukestrat.bsky.social

After Trump regime slashed electric vehicle, renewable energy support, watered down pollution standards, reinforcement, and penalties, electric car sales dropped. But not public support for alternatives to gas pollution. www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n...

Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surprise

A suite of pro-EV federal policies have been reversed. Well-known vehicles have been discontinued. Sales plummeted. But interest is holding steady.

www.npr.org

December 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM

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David Foose

@davefoose.bsky.social

Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99% electrek.co/2025/12/29/t...

Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%

A major link in Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain has just snapped. South Korean battery material supplier L&F Co. announced...

electrek.co

December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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Der Spiegel

BYD: Chinese automaker overtakes Tesla in electric-vehicle sales

Due to Elon Musk's political engagement, Tesla's sales have fallen, particularly in Europe. BYD, the Chinese competitor, has now sold substantially more cars than the US automaker.

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La Repubblica

BYD crowned queen of electric cars: historic overtaking of Tesla in 2025

The Chinese carmaker outperforms its Austin rival, as confirmed by the release of annual sales data for full-electric vehicles.

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Die Presse

BYD overtakes Tesla and becomes the world's largest EV automaker

The Chinese automaker passes Tesla. Current estimates project BYD will have sold more EVs in 2025 than any other company to date.

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Der Standard

Tesla clearly overtaken: BYD likely sold the most electric cars in 2025

The Chinese automaker has, according to early sales data, clearly overtaken former market leader Tesla.

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Jo Wolff

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One country is taking care of business, while the other is declaring unnecessary enemies at home and abroad and dissipating its energy in brutal legal and militarised campaigns.

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 17h

Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world’s biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.

China’s BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

Based on sales data so far this year, there is almost no chance the American company will retain its leadership position.

ebx.sh

December 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM

Le Figaro

Electric vehicles: Chinese BYD poised to dethrone Tesla

In light of the latest reports from the two groups, BYD has gained such a lead that Tesla seems almost unable to close the gap.

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Michael Pettis

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SCMP: "About 50 unprofitable mainland Chinese EV makers are under pressure to scale down their business or wind down operations, as the country’s automotive sector is projected to report a sales drop next year – the first such contraction since 2020."
www.scmp.com/business/chi...