BYD's battery charging advantage over Tesla may not be as durable as it seems, and there's a different stock that could be a huge winner as a result.In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down BYD's (BYDD.F -7.26%) latest battery tech, what it means for Tesla (TSLA -10.39%), and why QuantumScape (QS -4.39%) might be a bigger winner than either.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of March 27, 2025. The video was published on April 4, 2025. ...

Chinese automaker BYD is rapidly seizing the title of the world's leading name in electric vehicles.It passed Tesla in global revenues in 2024 — though it sold slightly fewer EVs. Including hybrids, BYD's volume is about twice that of its American rival.Shares are up more than 40% since the beginning of 2025. Tesla's have declined by roughly the same amount in the same period.But perhaps more importantly, BYD has over the past several years released a slew of new technologies and features that are shifting ...

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD (OTC: BYDDY) has kicked off 2025 with impressive momentum, reporting robust growth in both production and overseas sales. In March alone, the company sold 72,723 vehicles overseas, while its installed capacity of new energy vehicle (NEV) power and storage batteries reached 20.347 GWh—a signal of strong demand and market position in the global EV space.BYD year-to-date price chart. Source: Google FinanceThe strong operational performance is reflected in the stock price. BYD ...

Chinese EV maker BYD is piling the pain on Tesla. It's reported soaring sales and revenue even as Tesla has been battered by plunging sales in China, a diving stock price, and public backlash against CEO Elon Musk's work for DOGE. The Warren Buffett-backed EV giant sold 4,272,000 vehicles in 2024, compared to Tesla's 1,789,200. The caveat is that BYD, unlike Tesla, sells hybrids as well as EVs. The Chinese firm sold 1,764,992 battery- electric vehicles in 2024, meaning it fell just short of Tesla's EV sales ...

Electric car maker Tesla (TSLA 0.23%) has been under all sorts of pressure in 2025. The stock is trading down nearly 33% so far this year (as of March 26), and several analysts seem torn on the company. Some think the sell-off is overblown and that Tesla has numerous catalysts ahead. Others are very concerned about first-quarter deliveries and how CEO Elon Musk's involvement in government affairs is affecting the company.Meanwhile, Chinese electric car maker BYD Company (BYDDY 3.91%) just reported a huge qu ...

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to double its overseas sales this year as it steps up competition with Elon Musk’s Tesla and other automakers, a top executive said Tuesday.BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said that the company projects selling more than 800,000 vehicles outside China – up from 417,204 sold overseas in 2024.Car buyers in Britain are “very open” to vehicles sold by BYD and other Chinese competitors, according to Wang, who said he expects a “substantial rise” in sales. The chairman also cite ...

BYD may not be a household name in America, but it's made itself known in a big way.The Chinese automaker is officially a thorn in Tesla's side, and it's been on a hot streak in the last couple of years. For a brief moment in December 2023, the Chinese automaker unseated Tesla as the world's top seller of electric cars. A little over a year later, on January 1, BYD reported its best quarter yet.Even though you won't see a BYD car in America (yet), the company has built an affordable brand that's popular in ...

The BYD ATTO 2 from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD is pictured at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show at the Impact Arena convention venue in Bangkok on March 24, 2025.Chinese automaker BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging U.S. rival Tesla as competition between the two electric vehicle rivals heats up.In a filing published Monday, BYD posted a 29% increase in revenue from the previous year, bolstered by sales of its hybrid vehicles. Thi ...

Chinese automaker BYD has reported over $107 billion in annual revenue, edging past Tesla as the competition between the two EV giants heats up.The Shenzhen-based company announced its full-year revenue reached approximately $107 billion for 2024, surpassing market expectations and topping Tesla’s $97.7 billion in revenue for the same period.BYD’s financial filing, which was released on Monday, reported a 34% increase in net profit year-over-year, rising to $5.56 billion — well above analyst forecasts. 6 ...

Core Viewpoint - BYD has surpassed Tesla in revenue, achieving over $100 billion in 2024, and is aggressively expanding into international markets, particularly Europe, amidst a challenging environment for Tesla [2][3][4]. Company Performance - BYD reported a revenue of 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion) for 2024, marking a 29% increase from the previous year and exceeding Tesla's revenue of $97.7 billion [3][4]. - The company's net profit reached 40.3 billion yuan, a 34% increase from 2023, with a record net profit of 15 billion yuan in the final quarter of the year [4][5]. - Vehicle sales surged to nearly 4.3 million units in 2024, reflecting an increase of over 40% year-on-year [5]. Market Expansion - BYD is focusing on the European market with plans to introduce a new compact electric model and advanced charging capabilities [3][9]. - Monthly sales in February 2025 jumped 161% to 318,000 units, significantly outpacing Tesla's sales decline during the same period [6]. Technological Advancements - The company unveiled new battery technology capable of charging vehicles in the same time as refueling gasoline cars, with peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts [8]. - The new "Super e-Platform" allows vehicles to travel up to 470 kilometers (292 miles) after just a five-minute charge, outperforming Tesla's Superchargers [8]. Competitive Landscape - BYD's growth comes at a difficult time for Tesla, whose sales in Europe have declined due to political controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk [4][9]. - The company has launched extensive advertising campaigns and opened new showrooms across Europe to bolster its presence [9]. Regulatory Environment - EU authorities are investigating potential unfair subsidies provided by the Chinese government for BYD's first European factory in Hungary [11]. - The geopolitical landscape, including trade tensions between China and Western nations, poses challenges for BYD's global ambitions [9][12].