Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

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View in Browser Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row January 02, 2026 Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.