Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD passes Tesla in global sales for first time
by editors@theworld.org (Gerry Hadden) from The World: Latest Stories on (#72PKQ)
Build Your Dreams (BYD) had a dream year in 2025, with nearly 2.3 million EV sales globally. It left Tesla in the proverbial dust, especially in Europe. BYD's secret: a wider range of EVs, cutting-edge technology and billions of dollars in government support. As for Tesla? Many drivers in Europe have been turned off by its founder, Elon Musk. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.