India, Feb. 13 -- In the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla has long been synonymous with innovation and dominance. However, a lesser-known contender from China, BYD (Build Your Dreams), has quietly risen to challenge Tesla's reign, emerging as the world's largest EV maker. While Tesla continues to lead in electric battery-only cars, BYD has taken big steps.

In 2023, BYD made headlines by surpassing Tesla in total EV production, with 3.02 million new energy vehicles compared to Tesla's 1.84 million. Notably, BYD's sales figures include a substantial number of battery-only cars and hybrids, underscoring its diversified approach to sustainable mobility. The final quarter of 2023 marked a significant milestone as BYD outsold Tesla in b...