Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-26 09:10Group 1 - BYD's pure electric vehicle sales in Europe surpassed Tesla for the first time, marking a "watershed moment" for the European automotive market [1][3] - In April, BYD's sales in Europe increased by 359% year-on-year, while Tesla's total sales dropped by 49% [3] - Despite punitive tariffs imposed by the EU, BYD has achieved success in the European market, with tariffs on BYD's vehicles at 17% compared to Tesla's 7.8% [3][4] Group 2 - The competitive landscape in Europe is shifting, with BYD and Tesla becoming key players, as the region is expected to see faster growth in electric vehicle adoption than China [4] - The demand for electric vehicles in Europe continues to rise, with a 59% year-on-year increase in registrations of all electric vehicles produced by Chinese manufacturers in April [6] - Chinese automakers are diversifying their product lines by introducing plug-in hybrid vehicles, which are not subject to EU tariffs, thereby mitigating the impact of tariffs on their sales [6]