China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to emerge as the world’s largest battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, selling around 2.25 million units globally in 2025. Yet in India, the world’s third-largest automobile market, the company’s performance remains modest and increasingly under pressure. BYD sold 5,431 units in India in 2025 — roughly 0.2% of its global BEV sales — underscoring the gap between its international scale and domestic footprint. Although volumes nearly doubled from 2,870 units in 2024, its competitive position weakened. Industry data show BYD ranked fourth among electric passenger vehicle makers in 2024 but slipped to fifth in 2025. In the first six weeks of 2026, up to February 15, it fell further to ninth place, selling just 361 units.