Core Insights - BYD Company Limited achieved its full-year sales target and is likely to surpass Tesla Inc. to become the world's largest electric-vehicle manufacturer by 2025 [1] - The Chinese auto market is expected to face significant challenges in the upcoming year [1] Sales Performance - BYD delivered 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, reflecting a 7.7% increase from 2024, with sales evenly split between fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, each category accounting for nearly 2.3 million units [2] - Tesla is projected to report fourth-quarter deliveries of approximately 440,900 vehicles, marking an 11% year-over-year decline, leading to total annual deliveries of around 1.6 million units, indicating a second consecutive annual decrease [3] Market Challenges - The outlook for BYD and other automakers is becoming tougher as China reduces EV buyer incentives, and increasing trade barriers complicate overseas expansion [4] - BYD faces intensified domestic competition from Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp., which have gained consumer traction through aggressive innovation and new vehicle offerings [4] Future Sales Goals - BYD aims to boost its overseas sales to approximately 1.5-1.6 million vehicles by 2026, as reported by Citigroup Inc. [5]
BYD Hits 2025 Sales Target With 4.6M Vehicle Deliveries