Tesla loses ground as Chinese EVs dominate global markets
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Tesla was once an EV leader, but now struggles to keep up as Chinese automakers outpace it in sales, pricing, and innovation, especially in emerging markets

BYD took the global EV crown. Now Chinese rivals and local startups are taking over emerging markets.

  • Tesla’s sales are dropping globally, with political headwinds and fierce EV rivals throwing up challenges.
  • New frontiers beckon, but Tesla faces a showdown with savvy local and Chinese competitors vying for dominance.
  • Pricing battles and rapid innovation are putting Tesla to the test, demanding a strategic jolt to regain its edge.
  • NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.worldEnglish
    30·
    13 days ago

    Tesla hasn’t lost it in 2025, but much earlier.

    For example, when they stopped maintaining and improving their successful Model 3 and Model Y, because the ugly tinbox “needed” all research and development resources.

    • shaggyb@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      12 days ago

      For sure.

      A Model 3 from early 2024 really feels 5-10 years behind a 2026 Kia or Hyundai at this point.

      They lost the plot big time somewhere around mid-2022 I think. Would be interesting to learn if Elon started some new designer drug or something around then.

      • futatorius@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        11 days ago

        Even the very conservatively designed Polestar at least has good build quality.