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BYD surpasses Tesla in global race; ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s market: 7 EV reads
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 race China’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...
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
BYD challenges Porsche’s 911 with launch of electric supercar in Europe
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) assembler BYD has set its sights on Porsche’s supercars with plans to sell its Denza-branded new models in developed markets, the latest sign of its increasing heft in designing and manufacturing premium vehicles. The Shenzhen-based carmaker planned to unveil the Denza Z sports car featuring BYD’s self-developed intelligent DiSus body control system at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday, it announced in a statement. The European debut of the sports...
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
CarNewsChina.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Over 215,000 sold: BYD Sealion 7 quietly exits Chinese domestic market for export focus
BYD scales up its global electric vehicle export campaign by halting domestic Chinese sales of the Sealion 7. The post Over 215,000 sold: BYD Sealion 7 quietly exits Chinese domestic market for export focus appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
The Motley Fool
· Jul 3, 2026
Tesla, BYD, or Rivian: Which Stock Currently Has the EV Crown?
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Reuters
· Jul 1, 2026
BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a second consecutive month of global sales growth in June, as a surge in exports helped offset weak demand in its home market. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #cars #electriccar #byd Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4oVK9Tc 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
Fiat Topolino named cheapest new vehicle in America
Fiat's new electric Topolino starts at $13,995, making it America's least expensive new vehicle. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2026/07/08/fiat-topolino-electric-car-review/90844811007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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Related coverage for "BYD surpasses Tesla in global race; ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s market: 7 EV reads": South China Morning Post — BYD challenges Porsche’s 911 with launch of electric supercar in Europe. Daily Mail — Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift. CarNewsChina.com — Over 215,000 sold: BYD Sealion 7 quietly exits Chinese domestic market for export focus. The Motley Fool — Tesla, BYD, or Rivian: Which Stock Currently Has the EV Crown?. Reuters — BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports. USA TODAY — Fiat Topolino named cheapest new vehicle in America