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Feb 23, 09:45 PM

BYD Tops Global BEV Sales in 2025

#Chinese Automaker Global Expansion and Competition#Automotive Industry

[Market Landscape] In 2025, BYD surpassed Tesla for the first time with 2.257 million battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, claiming the global No. 1 spot.

Key Developments: Annual Sales of 4.6 Million Vehicles Place BYD Among Global Top Five

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    BYD achieved total sales of 4.602 million vehicles in 2025, marking its historic entry into the top five global automotive groups—the first Chinese automaker to do so.

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    Overseas sales reached 1.049 million units, surging 145% year-over-year, becoming the core growth engine.

Key Metrics: Market Leadership Across Multiple Countries

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    Sales in the UK exceeded 50,000 units (+485%); Germany, Spain, and Italy each surpassed 20,000 units.

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    Annual sales in Thailand and Turkey reached 41,000 and 45,000 units respectively, with local factories reinforcing market dominance.

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    BYD secured the overall brand or new energy vehicle sales championship in multiple regions including Hong Kong, Italy, and Spain.

Strategic Foundation: Technology and Vertical Integration Power Global Expansion

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    Launched core technologies including the "God's Eye" intelligent driving system and the "Super e-Platform Megawatt Flash Charging".

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    Full industrial chain vertical integration ensures rapid product iteration and cost advantages, enabling efficient global expansion.