Core Insights - BYD is aggressively competing with Tesla in global markets, with monthly or quarterly sales surpassing Tesla in key regions such as Brazil, Australia, and several European countries [1][3] - BYD's export figures show significant growth, with 89,000 vehicles exported in May and a total of 374,200 vehicles exported from January to May, marking a 112% year-on-year increase [1][2] - Tesla's CEO Elon Musk acknowledges the intense competition in the Chinese EV market but claims to focus on product perfection rather than competitors [1][2] Market Expansion - BYD's strategic goal for 2023 includes expanding its overseas market presence, with a target of 5.5 million total sales by 2025, of which 800,000 are expected to come from international markets [2][7] - In Europe, BYD's electric vehicle sales in April exceeded Tesla's for the first time, with 7,231 units sold, a 169% increase year-on-year, while Tesla's sales were 7,165 units [3][5] - In Brazil, BYD led the market with over 20,000 units sold in Q1, capturing more than 80% of the pure electric vehicle sales in May [3][4] Local Production and Supply Chain - Chinese automakers are transitioning from vehicle exports to establishing local production and supply chains in target markets, marking a shift to a 2.0 export model [6][7] - BYD is building its first European production base in Hungary and has established a complete industrial chain in Europe, including a headquarters and R&D center [7][8] - Other Chinese automakers, such as Xpeng and GAC, are also investing in local production facilities to better meet local consumer demands [8] Industry Growth - China's automotive exports reached 6.4 million units last year, with projections of 7 million units for this year, and a potential target of 10 million units by 2030 if growth continues at over 10% [8] - The supply chain for Chinese automotive parts is also expanding internationally, with companies like CATL and Fuyao Glass establishing overseas production bases [8]