<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>BYD achieved over 200% year-on-year growth in Europe during most months of 2025, whereas Tesla saw declines in every single month.</li><li>In December 2025, BYD's registrations in Europe reached 27,678 units, marking a 229.7% year-on-year increase.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_135865"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012705590240.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012705590240.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135865">(A BYD Song L EV displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost)</figcaption></figure><p>The latest European vehicle registration figures reveal how BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) performed differently in a major market during 2025.</p><p>BYD's new vehicle registrations in Europe reached 187,65 units in 2025, a 268.6% increase from 50,912 units in 2024, according to data released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).</p><p>This data covers the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (EU + EFTA + UK).</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>By contrast, Tesla's new vehicle registrations in Europe came in at a higher 238,656 units in 2025, yet this represents a 26.9% decline from 2024's 326,525 units.</p><p>BYD achieved year-on-year growth exceeding 200% in most months of 2025, while Tesla saw declines in every month.</p>        <div>        <p>European registrations: BYD vs Tesla</p>        <p><span>                <span></span>                BYD            </span>            <span>                <span></span>                Tesla            </span>        </p>                            </div>    <div>        <table>            <caption>European Registrations: BYD vs Tesla - Monthly Data</caption>            <thead>                <tr>                    <th scope="col">Month</th>                    <th scope="col">BYD Registrations</th>                    <th scope="col">Tesla Registrations</th>                </tr>            </thead>            <tbody>                                <tr>                    <td>Jan 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>18,161</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Feb 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>28,182</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Mar 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>39,684</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Apr 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>14,228</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>May 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>19,227</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Jun 2024</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>45,087</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Jul 2024</td>                    <td>4,151</td>                    <td>14,769</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Aug 2024</td>                    <td>3,629</td>                    <td>19,136</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Sep 2024</td>                    <td>5,013</td>                    <td>44,502</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Oct 2024</td>                    <td>5,695</td>                    <td>13,519</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Nov 2024</td>                    <td>6,568</td>                    <td>25,840</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Dec 2024</td>                    <td>8,395</td>                    <td>44,190</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Jan 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>9,945</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Feb 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>16,888</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Mar 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>28,502</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Apr 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>7,261</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>May 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>13,863</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Jun 2025</td>                    <td>N/A</td>                    <td>34,781</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Jul 2025</td>                    <td>13,503</td>                    <td>8,837</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Aug 2025</td>                    <td>11,455</td>                    <td>14,831</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Sep 2025</td>                    <td>24,963</td>                    <td>39,837</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Oct 2025</td>                    <td>17,470</td>                    <td>6,964</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Nov 2025</td>                    <td>21,133</td>                    <td>22,801</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Dec 2025</td>                    <td>27,678</td>                    <td>35,280</td>                </tr>                            </tbody>        </table>    </div>        <p>In December 2025, BYD registered 27,678 vehicles in Europe, a 229.7% increase from 8,395 units in the same month of 2024. Its market share reached 2.4%, up from 0.8% in December 2024.</p><p>Tesla registered 35,280 vehicles in Europe in December, a 20.2% decrease from 44,190 units in the same month of 2024. Its market share stood at 3.0%, down from 4.1% in December 2024.</p><p>Within the EU, BYD's registrations reached 128,827 units in 2025, marking a 227.8% increase from 39,303 units in the same period of 2024.</p><p>Tesla's registrations in the EU totaled 150,504 units in 2025, a 37.9% decrease from 242,436 units in the same period of 2024.</p><p>In December, BYD's EU registrations totaled 18,008 units, a 167.1% increase from 6,741 units in December 2024. Its market share reached 1.9%, up from 0.7% in December 2024.</p><p>Tesla's EU registrations in December totaled 21,485 units, down 31.9% from 31,567 units in December 2024. Its market share stood at 2.2%, down from 3.5% in December 2024.</p><p>Globally, BYD's battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached 2,256,714 units in 2025, surpassing Tesla's 1,636,129 units for the first time, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.</p><p>BYD's BEV sales in 2025 grew by 27.86% compared to 2024, while Tesla's declined by 8.56%.</p><p>BYD also produces plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), while Tesla only manufactures BEVs.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012414100938-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026012414100938-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>BYD aims for 1.3 million overseas sales in 2026</p>            <p>BYD targets 1.3 million overseas vehicle sales in 2026, representing about 24% growth.</p>                    </div>    </div>                                                                                    </div>

<p>BYD's vehicle registrations in Europe surged by 270% in 2025, reaching 187,650 units, while Tesla experienced a 27% decline, with 238,656 units. In December alone, BYD registered 27,678 vehicles, marking a 229.7% increase year-on-year. BYD's market share rose to 2.4%, while Tesla's fell to 3.0%. Globally, BYD's battery electric vehicle sales surpassed Tesla's for the first time, with 2,256,714 units sold compared to Tesla's 1,636,129 units. BYD aims for 1.3 million overseas sales in 2026, indicating a growth strategy.</p>

- BYD achieved over 200% year-on-year growth in Europe throughout 2025, with registrations totaling 187,650 units, compared to a 26.9% decline for Tesla, which registered 238,656 units.  
- In December 2025, BYD's registrations reached 27,678 units, a 229.7% increase, while Tesla's declined to 35,280 units, a decrease of 20.2%.  
- BYD's global battery electric vehicle sales surpassed Tesla's for the first time in 2025, with BYD selling 2,256,714 units compared to Tesla's 1,636,129 units.

BYD's European registrations surge 270% in 2025 while Tesla slips 27%