BYD is coming for Tesla's global EV sales crown, new sales figures reveal

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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Tesla Model Y tops global EV sales figures again — but new report reveals BYD is closing fast with 4 of the top 10 models News By Leon Poultney Published 5 October 2026 BYD is gunning for Tesla's global EV sales crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tesla/BYD/Geely) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Chinese brands dominate new global EV sales charts for AugustThe Tesla Model Y still tops the tablesBattery EVs are outselling plug-in hybridsThe global EV sales figures are in — and while Tesla’s Model Y…

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