Chinese automaker BYD outsold Tesla in Europe last month, registering 7,231 battery electric vehicles compared to Tesla's 7,165 units.
BYD's rapid rise in Europe is attributed to the success of models like the low-cost Seagull hatchback and plans for new production facilities in Hungary and Turkey.
Tesla faced a 49% drop in April sales in Europe, with factors such as Model Y redesign, postponed production, and shifting public opinion impacting their performance.
Globally, BYD has surpassed Tesla in quarterly BEV sales, holding 15.4% of the market compared to Tesla's 12.6%, signaling a significant industry shift towards underdog EV brands.