"BYD Challenges Tesla's Reign with Record-Breaking EV and Hybrid Sales"
Chinese automaker BYD achieved a record sale of 3 million electric vehicles and hybrids in 2023, with 1.6 million being fully electric. This marks a 62% increase from the previous year and reflects China's rapid growth in the EV market. Despite a price war and heavy competition, BYD's profits tripled in the first half of the year. The surge in sales is part of a broader trend in China, which is expected to have sold around 9.4 million EVs and hybrids in 2023. The growth is supported by government incentives and the country's control over the EV supply chain. As BYD expands globally, particularly in Europe, it faces increasing competition from both Tesla and traditional automakers transitioning to electric vehicles.