BYD pulls ahead of Tesla

BYD was able to massively increase its sales compared to the previous year.

While Elon Musk’s company is struggling with production problems, its Shenzhen-based competitor is setting new sales records – and the Covid lockdown of Shanghai is playing its part. But experts also see Tesla and BYD already on par technologically.

Tesla had to struggle with significant problems in China in recent months. Because the factory in Shanghai was affected by the major lockdown, the US automaker sold 80,000 to 100,000 fewer cars than originally planned, according to estimates.

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