Reference Message Network reported on May 23 that according to a May 23 report on the website of the "Nikkei Asian Review," BYD's sales in Europe have surpassed Tesla for the first time. The report cited data released by British JATO Dynamics on May 22, showing that BYD's electric vehicle sales in 28 European countries exceeded those of U.S.-based Tesla in April 2024.
The report said that Elon Musk's political remarks have led to resistance against Tesla, resulting in sluggish sales, while BYD's sales increased 2.7 times compared to April 2024.
BYD's electric vehicle sales increased by 169% year-on-year to 7,231 units in April, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, which grew by 359%. However, Tesla's sales, which specialize in electric vehicles, dropped by 49% to 7,165 units, marking the first reversal in rankings between the two companies. BYD's sales entered the top ten for the first time.
BYD plans to build an electric vehicle assembly plant in Hungary and is also activating its own giant roll-on/roll-off ship to strengthen the European supply chain.
Philippe Munoz of JATO Dynamics said, "The gap in sales between the two companies may be small, but its symbolic significance is great. This is a turning point in the European automotive market."
Starting from October 2024, the EU will impose an additional tariff of up to 45.3% on Chinese electric vehicles imported into the region based on the existing tax rate of 10%. However, the effect of this additional tariff is limited, as Chinese automakers' electric vehicle sales still grew by 59%, reaching 15,300 units. (Compiled/translated by Liu Jieqiu)
A BYD car displayed at the 2025 Brussels Auto Show held in Brussels, Belgium, on January 10. (Xinhua News Agency)
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7507486205748101686/
Disclaimer: The article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your opinions by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below.