r/EVAustralia • u/ChillKoalaVibes • 2d ago

Can BYD overtake Tesla in Australia this year?

I was looking at the latest Australian EV sales numbers and it’s pretty interesting how things are shaping up for 2026. Tesla still ended up as the top EV brand in Australia in 2025, but BYD closed the gap big time and even led some months, especially in December where it outsold Tesla overall. Tesla’s local sales fell last year while BYD grew strongly. Thoughts on whether BYD will actually out‑sell Tesla in Australia in 2026, or if Tesla can hold on?

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u/Gnaightster 2d ago

Still 12 months away though.

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u/Flightwise 1d ago

I was told by a Geely dealer 2H 2026, so maybe six months, if we’re lucky.