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Global Shakeup: BYD Leads Global EV Sales As Geely Surpasses Tesla; Hyundai Ranks Seventh

04 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from Chosun Biz

Global EV sales surged nearly 29% from January to July 2025, led by China's BYD with 2.2 million units. Geely overtook Tesla for second place, growing 70% to 1.13 million units, while Tesla's sales fell 13%. Hyundai ranked seventh, boosted by models like the Ioniq 5 and Casper Electric. China dominated with 63% of global EV sales, followed by Europe and North America. Market shifts reflect rising demand for affordable and localized electric vehicles.

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