BYD sales soar as Tesla continues to struggle in Europe

In this week’s Unlock the Editor’s Digest, FT Editor Roula Khalaf highlights the stark contrast in vehicle sales between China’s BYD and Tesla, with BYD experiencing a 58% increase in sales while Tesla faces declining demand in Europe. Analysts predict Tesla’s first-quarter deliveries to drop by over 10% due to decreased sales in France and Sweden, possibly influenced by CEO Elon Musk’s political interventions. Despite challenges, Tesla’s strong manufacturing footprint in the US may help mitigate risks from global tariff wars.

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