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BYD Surpassed Tesla in Global BEV Sales for the First Time Ever 🏆
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What we’re showing
Global quarterly sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) between BYD and Tesla.
Key takeaway
In Q4 2023, BYD sold nearly 42,000 more BEVs than Tesla.
Context
- BYD Auto is a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited, a Chinese manufacturing conglomerate.
- BYD released its first passenger car in 2005, and its first BEV in 2009.
- The company has released a slate of new BEV models in recent years, with hopes of capturing market share in Europe and Latin America.
Dataset
Date | BYD sales | Tesla sales |
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Q1 2022 | 143,223 | 310,048 |
Q2 2022 | 180,296 | 254,695 |
Q3 2022 | 258,610 | 343,830 |
Q4 2022 | 329,011 | 405,278 |
Q1 2023 | 264,647 | 422,875 |
Q2 2023 | 352,145 | 466,140 |
Q3 2023 | 431,603 | 435,059 |
Q4 2023 | 526,409 | 484,507 |
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