BYD sells 4.6 million electrified vehicles in 2025, up 7.73% By Janderson Luiz
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Chinese manufacturer BYD ended 2025 with global sales of 4.602 million new energy vehicles. Esse volume represents an increase of 7.73% compared to 2024.
The results position BYD as a leader in sales of electrified vehicles. The company surpassed rivals in total volume, including pure electrics and plug-in hybrids.
The performance reflects strong international expansion, despite the slowdown in the Chinese market.
Detailed annual performance
BYD sold 2.256 million fully electric vehicles in 2025. Esse segment registered an increase of 27.86% over the previous year.
Plug-in hybrids totaled 2.288 million units. Essa category showed a drop of 7.91% compared to 2024.
In total, passenger vehicles reached 4.545 million. Commercials registered 57 thousand units, with growth of 161.83%.
- 420,398 vehicles delivered in December
- 190,712 pure electrics in December
- 224,072 plug-in hybrids in December
- 133,172 units exported in December
Global expansion
International sales totaled 1.046 million vehicles in 2025. Esse number indicates an increase of 150.74% compared to 2024.
BYD expanded operations in regions such as Europa, América Latina and Sudeste Asiático. The company invested in local production to overcome trade barriers.
In the fourth quarter, exports reached record levels. Essa strategy offset part of the domestic slowdown.
The company maintained an exclusive focus on new energy vehicles. Desde 2022, no longer produces pure combustion models.
Technology segmentation
Pure electrics accounted for around 49% of total sales. Essa proportion increased compared to previous years.
Plug-in hybrids maintained a balance close to 50%. Modelos with extended autonomy attracted consumers in emerging markets.
BYD surpassed Tesla in pure electric sales. The rival delivered around 1.64 million units in the period.
The company installed batteries with a capacity of more than 285 GWh. Esse volume reinforces vertical integration of production.
Performance in the last month
December saw 420,398 vehicles delivered worldwide. Esse was the fourth consecutive month of annual decline.
Sales fell 18.34% compared to December 2024. The decline reflected greater competition in the Chinese market.
Despite this, exports broke a monthly record. BYD maintained a high delivery pace until the end of the year.
The fourth quarter totaled 1.342 million units. Esse volume showed sequential recovery over previous quarters.
Comparison with rivals
BYD was ahead in total electrified volume. The result includes hybrids, absent in the Tesla line.
In the pure electric segment, the company surpassed its American competitor. Esse milestone occurred for the first time on an annual basis.
Chinese rivals like Geely and Leapmotor have gained domestic ground. BYD revised its initial target from 5.5 million to 4.6 million.
The company faced a reduction in government incentives. Preços competitive positions sustained market share.
Regional highlights
Operations outside of China grew by more than 150%. Mercados as well as Tailândia and Brasil boosted the numbers.
BYD opened factories in strategic countries. Essa approach reduced impacts of tariffs imposed by some blocks.
In the domestic market, sales have weakened in recent months. The company adjusted strategies to maintain volumes.
Affordable models dominated deliveries. Linhas Dynasty and Ocean concentrated the majority of sales.
