Tesla loses EV crown in 2025 as China's BYD surges ahead

Tesla's global electric vehicle sales fell more than eight percent in 2025, allowing China's BYD to overtake it as the world's top EV maker. Tesla delivered about 1.64 million vehicles, while BYD sold 2.26 million. The slide comes amid US tax credit cuts, political backlash, and rising competition in China and Europe.