In the first half of 2022, BYD sold more than 641 thousand cars, an increase of 315% over the same period in 2021.
According to Cailian Economic Information Agency, Tesla sold only 564,000 electric vehicles during this period.
BYD is the largest car manufacturer in China. In the spring, the company completely stopped the production of cars with internal combustion engines in favor of hybrids and electric cars.
The firm will continue to use gasoline engines only in hybrid models, which also have an electric motor. BYD said that owners of ICE-only vehicles will continue to receive comprehensive maintenance services.
In March, BYD sold about 104.9 thousand electric cars. A year earlier, the figure was 24.2 thousand cars. These results were the highest in the history of the company.