BYD Passed Up Ford In Global Auto Sales In 2025 - CleanTechnica

In 2025, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD delivered 4.6 million vehicles globally, surpassing Ford's sales of 4.4 million vehicles for the first time. This milestone is significant as BYD exclusively sells plug-in vehicles, highlighting the rapid growth of EV-focused companies compared to traditional automakers. In contrast, Ford's global vehicle sales have declined by 33% over the past decade, from 6.6 million in 2015 to 4.4 million in 2025, coinciding with the company's recent reductions in EV plans and investments. This shift underscores a broader trend in the global automotive market, where younger, BEV-centric companies like BYD and Tesla are expanding rapidly, while legacy automakers such as Ford are losing ground. Despite Ford's iconic status in the American auto industry, many consumers in the US and Europe remain unfamiliar with BYD, which operates in multiple industries but is primarily known for its electric vehicles. The article suggests that BYD