Tesla, China and EV sales

Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.
Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
China's BYD, however, looks set to close the gap after reporting 1.76 million EV sales in 2024. The Shenzhen-based firm's total vehicle sales jumped more than 41% in 2024, year-on-year, to more than 4.2 million. The surge was powered mainly by sales of its hybrid cars.
Tesla's China sales hit record high in 2024, bucking global decline
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its China sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000 cars in 2024, a strong performance in a competitive market in a year when its annual global deliveries fell for the first time.
China's BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance
The EV giant sold 1.76 million electric cars in 2024, per figures released on Wednesday, putting it within touching distance of beating Tesla.
Tesla Sales Drop for First Time in Over a Decade While China’s BYD Rises
There does not appear to be an obvious savior on the horizon for Tesla, either. The Cybertruck remains the company’s most identifiable vehicle thanks to its futuristic dumpster vibe, but the company shipped fewer than 50,000 units in 2024 and it seems like the demand for the truck is flattening out or declining.
China's BYD Outsells Tesla In Q4 To Top 4 Million EV Goal For 2024
Tesla rivals BYD, Nio Li Auto, XPeng and Zeekr all reported record December China EV sales as the price war intensified.
China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump
Chinese car maker BYD saw sales jump at the end of last year, leaving it closer to claiming the title of the world's best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December,
The rise of Chinese Tesla rival BYD, which just hit a sales record
The Chinese automaker BYD, which makes fully electric and hybrid vehicles, just announced record sales for the year.
China Becomes a Bright Spot for Tesla Amid Global Sales Dip
Tesla reported record-breaking sales in China for 2024, marking an 8.8% increase to over 657,000 vehicles sold in its second-largest market. This performance stands in contrast to the company’s first-ever global delivery decline,
Tesla’s China Sales Are A Huge Deal
Tesla’s total sales for 2024 dropped 1.1% to 1,789,226 vehicles. The market considered this bad news, but Tesla’s
BYD closes 2024 on Tesla’s heels
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Tesla tops BYD in deliveries, but BYD leads in growth: what’s next for 2025?
Tesla's electric vehicle deliveries dropped 1.1% in 2024, missing estimates, while BYD surged ahead with 12.1% growth.
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