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Tesla Loses EV Crown to China's BYD as Competition, Tax Credit Expiry Hit Demand

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10:55 JST, January 3, 2026

Tesla ceded its crown as the world’s top electric vehicle maker to China’s BYD, after annual sales fell for a second year, hit by rising competition, the expiry of U.S. tax credits and brand backlash.

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