With $107 billion revenue in 2024, and sales of 4.3 million vehicles, Chinese EV maker BYD roars past Tesla
BYD has reported impressive growth for 2024, surpassing Tesla in revenue. The company earned 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion), significantly higher than Tesla's previously reported revenue of $97.7 billion.
BYD also posted a net profit of 40.3 billion yuan, a 34% increase from 2023, marking a record high. In January, the company revealed that it sold nearly 4.3 million vehicles last year, a 40% increase over the previous year.
The Chinese company’s strong results come at a time when Tesla is struggling, with a 71% drop in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla's profits fell to $2.32 billion, down from $7.93 billion, as reported by CNBC in late January.
Let’s explore how BYD managed this success despite challenges such as EU scrutiny and US tariffs.
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BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares hit a record high after the company unveiled new battery technology that can charge a vehicle in the same amount of time it takes to refuel a petrol car.
The company claimed that its ‘Super e-Platform’ battery and charging system can reach peak speeds of 1,000 kilowatts, enabling cars to travel up to 470 kilometres (292 miles) with just a five-minute charge.
In comparison, Tesla's Superchargers currently provide charging speeds of only 500 kilowatts.
God’s Eye
BYD has introduced a new driver assistance system, called 'God’s Eye'. This system offers Level 2+ automation, enabling features such as highway driving, lane changes, obstacle avoidance, and automatic parking, as per reports by