Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
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