Mobility & EV

Tesla overtakes BYD as global EV leader in Q1

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026 (+6.5% YoY); BYD's pure-EV shipments hit 310,389, down 25% as China cut subsidies to ¥20,000 and imposed 5% purchase tax.

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