Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Core Insights - Tesla has lost its position as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, with deliveries falling to 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a decrease of 9% from the previous year, while Chinese competitor BYD sold 2.26 million vehicles, taking the top spot [1] Sales Performance - In the fourth quarter of 2025, Tesla's sales totaled 418,227 vehicles, which was below the expected 440,000 vehicles as per analysts [2] - The decline in sales may have been influenced by the expiration of a $7,500 tax credit that was phased out at the end of September [2] Stock Performance - Despite facing multiple challenges, Tesla's stock ended 2025 with an approximate gain of 11%, as investors remain optimistic about CEO Elon Musk's plans for Tesla to lead in robotaxi services and humanoid robots for home and office tasks [3] - Tesla's shares rose nearly 2% before the market opened on Friday [3]