The Tesla Model Y became the best-selling SUV in China in May with 24,770 units registered, surpassing competitors like the BYD Song Plus and Geely's Xingyue L.
Despite coming in second in April, the Model Y reclaimed the top spot in May, outselling the Song Plus and Song Pro with 126,643 units sold in the first five months of 2025.
Tesla's year-over-year performance in China saw challenges in May, with a 30% decline in sales and a 7.8% drop in deliveries from January to May 2025.
While facing declines in exports from the Shanghai Gigafactory, China's overall electric vehicle market showed growth, with total NEV sales up 28% year-over-year in May.