Tesla, previously holding the position as the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has been overtaken by Chinese automaker BYD in the latest quarter of 2023.
Tesla delivered 484,000 cars, surpassing analyst expectations but falling short of BYD’s record sales of 526,000 battery-only vehicles.
The shift highlights BYD’s significant growth over the past decade, marking a departure from its relatively obscure status, even as Elon Musk had previously downplayed the Chinese group.