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diciembre 29, 2025
El fabricante chino BYD se encamina a superar a Tesla como mayor productor mundial de vehículos eléctricos
Periodista Portafolio29.12.2025 08:54 Actualizado: 29.12.2025 09:49
TL;DR
- BYD is set to become the world's largest electric vehicle seller by annual sales volume, potentially displacing Tesla.
- BYD had sold 2.07 million EVs by the end of November, while Tesla reported 1.22 million units by September.
- An expiring US tax credit of up to $7,500 contributed to a temporary increase in Tesla's Q3 sales.
- Analysts project Tesla's Q4 sales to be around 449,000 units, bringing its annual total to approximately 1.65 million, a decrease from the previous year.
- Deutsche Bank predicts a significant drop in Tesla's sales in North America and Europe, and a smaller decrease in China.
- The US electric vehicle market is undergoing a transition period following the elimination of tax incentives.
- Tesla faces increased competition from BYD, other Chinese manufacturers, and European automakers.
- BYD is expanding internationally, establishing overseas production capacity and supply chains to navigate complex tariff environments.
- Western rivals have raised concerns about Chinese state subsidies enabling BYD's lower prices.
- The US has imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs, and Europe has implemented similar measures.
- BYD is building a manufacturing plant in Hungary.
- Tesla's potential growth drivers include its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and the planned production of its Cybercab robotaxi in April 2026.
- More affordable versions of Tesla's Model 3 and Y could also boost sales.