BYD Becomes World Top EV Maker Despite Slowing Sales

Tesla officially lost its status as the world's top electric vehicle manufacturer to BYD on Friday after sales fell for a second consecutive year.The 1.64 million deliveries in 2025 followed the expiration of USA tax credits and a consumer boycott linked to the political activities of Elon Musk.Investors pushed shares up 11 percent as Musk shifted focus toward AI and autonomous taxis while preparing for a potential SpaceX IPO.