Tesla profits slumped 46% last year
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The company's EVs are profitable and command a formidable market presence with a value "kicker" potentially coming from robotaxis and unsupervised full-self driving; its rivals are not in the same position.
In what is one of the most important developments in the Chinese auto industry, Xiaomi’s SU7 has outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in 2025. The information comes from the China Passenger Car Association (via scmp.
As Tesla reports quarterly earnings, investors are focused less on cars and more on Musk’s robots and rockets.
According to the latest industry data, BYD sold approximately 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2025, surpassing Tesla’s deliveries of 1.63 million EVs over the same period. This marks the first time BYD has finished a full year ahead of Tesla in global BEV sales, beating its U.S. rival by more than 600,000 units.
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The Tesla Model Y was once again the top-selling EV in the United States last year, with an estimated 317,800 units sold. In the crossover segment, it was followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV at 57,945 units.