Ranked: The World’s Biggest EV Makers
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Key Takeaways
- BYD delivered 2.56 million EVs from August 2024 to August 2025, more than any other automaker in the world.
- Chinese companies make up five of the top 10 EV manufacturers in this ranking, including BYD, Geely, and SAIC.
- Tesla ranks third globally, behind both BYD and Geely.
BYD is now the world’s biggest EV maker, with 2.56 million deliveries between August 2024 and August 2025. That put the Chinese automaker well ahead of Geely and Tesla, underscoring how quickly the global EV leaderboard is changing.
This graphic, created by Iswardi Ishak using data from SNE Research, ranks the world’s largest EV manufacturers by deliveries between August 2024 and August 2025.
The figures include both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
The Top Global EV Manufacturers, Ranked
Here’s the full ranking of the world’s top EV manufacturers:
| Rank | Manufacturer | HQ | Global Deliveries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD |  |
2,556,000 |
| 2 | Geely | |
1,315,000 |
| 3 | Tesla |  |
985,000 |
| 4 | Volkswagen |  |
854,000 |
| 5 | SAIC | |
720,000 |
| 6 | Changan | |
563,000 |
| 7 | Hyundai |  |
416,000 |
| 8 | Chery | |
395,000 |
| 9 | BMW | |
389,000 |
| 10 | Stellantis |  |
342,000 |
BYD stands alone at the top, delivering more than 2.5 million EVs over the period. Geely ranks second, while Tesla sits in third, showing that the global EV race is no longer a two-horse contest.
How BYD Became the World’s Largest EV Manufacturer
BYD’s lead over the rest of the field is sizable. Its 2.56 million deliveries were nearly double Geely’s total and well above Tesla’s 985,000, cementing its position as the global EV leader over the past year.
The ranking also highlights China’s manufacturing depth. In addition to BYD and Geely, SAIC, Changan, and Chery all made the top 10. Strong domestic demand, large-scale production, and close supply-chain integration have helped Chinese automakers expand faster than many Western rivals.
China’s EV Strength Goes Global
China’s dominant position in the ranking goes beyond domestic success. Chinese EV makers are increasingly exporting to markets around the world, deepening the country’s clean-tech footprint. Their presence is especially strong across parts of Latin America and Asia.
As well, global trade dynamics are beginning to shift in China’s favor. While some regions have historically imposed tariffs or restrictions on Chinese EV imports, several markets are gradually loosening these barriers to accelerate their own clean energy transitions.
Emerging economies in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe are increasingly welcoming affordable Chinese EVs, prioritizing cost and availability over protectionist policies. This easing of restrictions is helping Chinese automakers expand their global footprint even faster, reinforcing their growing influence in the international EV market.
Western Automakers Face a Tougher Road
Tesla remains the highest-ranked U.S. automaker, but its third-place position underscores how crowded the field has become. Volkswagen, BMW, and Stellantis are all in the top 10, yet their delivery volumes trail the top Chinese brands by a considerable margin.
In other words, the EV market is starting to look less like a Silicon Valley disruption story and more like a manufacturing scale story. Right now, China is winning that contest.
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