The Tesla Model Y regained its title as China's best-selling SUV in May 2025, with 24,770 registrations, surpassing the BYD Song Plus and Geely's gasoline-powered Xingyue L. Despite this success, Tesla is facing challenges with a 30% year-over-year decline in total vehicle sales for the month. The company has had a strong performance overall this year, topping 126,000 Model Y sales in the first five months. Meanwhile, the overall electric vehicle market in China saw significant growth, indicating a competitive landscape.
The Tesla Model Y decisively became China's best-selling SUV in May, with 24,770 units registered, outperforming the BYD Song Plus which had 24,240 registrations.
Despite the Model Y's SUV success, Tesla's overall performance in China showed a significant year-over-year decline, with sales down 30% in May.
For the first five months of 2025, Tesla sold 126,643 Model Ys, strengthening its lead over the BYD Song Plus, which reached 110,551 registrations.
China's electric vehicle market is thriving, with total NEV sales skyrocketing to over 1 million units in May, reflecting a robust 28% growth year-over-year.
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