Chinese automaker BYD has emerged as the world’s top-selling electric vehicle manufacturer in 2025, BYD Beats Tesla by a significant margin. The company delivered around 2.25 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) during the year, placing it roughly 600,000 units ahead of Tesla in global EV sales.
The milestone comes as part of a broader surge in BYD’s overall performance. The company reported total global vehicle sales of approximately 4.6 million units in 2025, enabling it to move past Ford, which recorded around 4.4 million units during the same period.
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BYD Beats Tesla- Among the World’s Largest Automakers
BYD’s strong volume performance has elevated it to the sixth position among the world’s largest automakers by total sales. The growth reflects rising demand for electrified vehicles and the increasing dominance of Chinese manufacturers in the global passenger vehicle market, particularly in their home country.
China remained a key contributor to BYD’s performance, where domestic brands continue to gain market share amid the country’s rapid transition toward electric mobility.
Overseas Expansion Drives Growth
International markets played a major role in BYD’s record year. The company exported more than one million vehicles, accounting for nearly a quarter of its total deliveries.
To support this expansion, BYD has been investing in local manufacturing operations in regions such as Brazil, Thailand and Hungary. These facilities are intended to strengthen the brand’s presence across South America, Southeast Asia and Europe while reducing logistics costs and improving market responsiveness.
Vertical Integration as a Key Advantage
A major factor behind BYD’s rapid scale-up has been its vertically integrated business model. The company manufactures its own batteries and several critical components in-house, allowing tighter control over supply chains and production costs.
Since discontinuing pure internal combustion engine vehicles in 2022, BYD has focused entirely on battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, aligning its portfolio with global electrification trends.
Tesla Faces Increasing Competitive Pressure
While Tesla remains one of the world’s most recognised EV brands, the company experienced comparatively slower growth in 2025. Increased competition across key markets and changes in government incentive policies in regions such as the United States and Europe affected demand momentum.
The shift reflects a broader trend where electrification is no longer a niche segment but a highly competitive global market with multiple large-scale players.
What It Means for India
BYD’s global growth could have implications for the Indian market as well. The company is gradually expanding its presence in India, and additional product introductions are expected in the future as competition in the premium EV space intensifies.
Conclusion: BYD’s rise to the top of global EV sales in 2025 marks a significant shift in the electric mobility landscape, highlighting the growing scale and influence of Chinese automakers as the global industry moves deeper into the electrification era.
Disclaimer: The figures and information (BYD Beats Tesla) in this article are based on official company reports and publicly available global sales data for 2025. Market positions and numbers may be subject to revision as final industry data is updated.
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Raj Prajapati is a Senior Automotive Content Writer at AutoIndiaDaily. A B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, he has over four years of experience covering car and bike launches, EV updates, price changes, and key developments in the Indian automobile industry.
