BYD Tops Global BEV Sales in 2025
[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.