BYD Poised to Overtake Tesla as World's Top EV Seller. China's BYD is on track to overtake Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles, marking a major shift in the global EV race. The Shenzhen-based carmaker says sales of its fully electric vehicles jumped nearly 28% last year, reaching more than 2.25 million units. That would put BYD well ahead of Tesla, which analysts estimate sold around 1.65 million vehicles over the same period. Tesla has struggled with slowing demand, growing competition from Chinese rivals, and backlash linked to Elon Musk's political involvement. While the company has rolled out cheaper versions of its best-selling models, critics say innovation has lagged. Despite facing tougher competition at home and trade barriers abroad, BYD continues to expand rapidly overseas, cementing its status as a global EV heavyweight.