Seven EV Stories You May Have Missed: BYD Regains Lead, China's Electric Truck Shift
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- BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world's largest battery-powered car manufacturer, driven by increased overseas shipments despite a recent drop in deliveries.
- The report also highlights China's growing adoption of electric heavy trucks.
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The article compiles recent EV stories, focusing on BYD's renewed lead over Tesla and China's advancements in electric heavy trucks.
From China’s shift to electric heavy trucks to BYD regaining its lead in the global race, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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Published: 3:30pm, 8 Jul 2026
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1. China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race
China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD has leapfrogged once more over Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer, spurred by its surging overseas shipments, despite posting an 8.2 per cent year-on-year drop in deliveries.
Questions ouvertes
- What factors contributed to BYD's delivery drop?
- What is the timeline for China's electric heavy truck adoption?
