We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV raceChina’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD has leapfrogged once more over Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer, spurred by its surging overseas shipments, despite posting an 8.2 per cent year-on-year drop in deliveries.
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WED · 2026-07-08 · 07:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0708-91105
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BYD surpasses Tesla in global race; ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s market: 7 EV reads
BYD has once again overtaken Tesla to become the world's largest manufacturer of battery-powered electric vehicles. This resurgence is attributed to a significant increase in BYD's overseas shipments.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-08 · 07:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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BYD has once again overtaken Tesla to become the world's largest manufacturer of battery-powered electric vehicles. This resurgence is attributed to a significant increase in BYD's overseas shipments. Despite this achievement, the company reported an 8.2% year-on-year drop in deliveries. The article compiles recent news on electric and new energy vehicles, highlighting BYD's competitive position and challenges within China's market.
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BYD posted an 8.2 per cent year-on-year drop in deliveries.
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China’s BYD has surpassed Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer.
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BYD's surge is spurred by its surging overseas shipments.
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There is a ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s market.
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