BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top electric vehicle (EV) brand in Europe, with a significant surge in registrations over the past year. According to new data from Jato Dynamics, BYD’s EV models saw a 359% increase in April compared to last year, outselling Tesla by a substantial margin.
In Europe, BYD registered 7,231 EVs in April alone, up 169% from last year, while Tesla lagged behind with 7,165 EV registrations, down 49%. This marks the first time BYD has surpassed Tesla’s sales in Europe.
BYD expanded its presence in Europe just a few years ago and is now rapidly gaining ground on established players like Tesla. The company’s latest top-seller, the Dolphin Surf, launched yesterday and starts at €19,990 ($22,700), undercutting other popular models like the VW ID.3.
Industry analysts predict that BYD will continue to gain momentum in Europe and globally. S&P Global Mobility expects BYD to more than double its sales in Europe by 2025, reaching around 186,000 units. By the end of the decade, BYD’s volume in Europe could reach up to 400,000.
The surge in EV registrations has brought a significant boost to BYD, which is taking advantage of Tesla’s recent setbacks. With new models on the horizon, it remains to be seen whether BYD can continue its winning streak and gain an even larger market share.
Source: https://electrek.co/2025/05/22/byd-taking-europe-by-storm-top-selling-ev-just-landed