BYD Dethrones Tesla as World’s Top EV Seller in 2025 Sales Slump

China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the global EV sales leader in 2025, ending Tesla’s long dominance. BYD’s 2.25–2.26 million BEV deliveries and 4.6 million including plug-in hybrids highlight its low-cost, China-led scale. Tesla’s 1.63–1.64 million deliveries, strategic focus on premium models, and rising competition fuel a shifting industry balance.