New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- On the back of an almost 80% surge in sales this year so far, Chinese carmaker BYD has jumped to the fifth spot in India's electric vehicle (EV) pecking order and is revving for more.

Between 1 January and 30 November, BYD registered 5,121 vehicles, compared to 2,870 units in the entire 2024, according to the latest data from Vahan portal. In the same period, India's electric four-wheeler industry grew 60% with 160,000 units in sales.

Two factors have contributed to BYD's growth. First, the company is expanding its footprint in the country. Between 2023 and 2025, its total outlets have nearly doubled to 47. It inaugurated new stores in Haryana in November.

Second, import limits have eased on some of its models as t...