Tesla Falters in China Again: How to Play TSLA Stock as Xiaomi Outsells

Electric-vehicle (EV) stocks have cooled from their late-2023 highs, and especially since then, Tesla (TSLA) has been under particular pressure. After an AI-driven rally, Tesla’s core auto business has faced mounting headwinds, especially in China. Those pressures are now showing up clearly in recent sales data, highlighting just how quickly the competitive landscape is shifting. For example, in January 2026, Chinese tech-maker Xiaomi’s (XIACF) new YU7 SUV sold 37,869 units in China versus 16,845 for Tes ...