While the US is still putting up hurdles against Chinese automakers, BYD, for one, is continuing to expansion outside of China. In the UK, through the first four months of 2026, the company delivered 26,396 vehicles, more than double Tesla’s 12,570 registrations over the same period. The increase follows a broader increase in the UK of battery-electric vehicle adoption, which rose 22.1% year to date. BYD’s growth highlights how quickly Chinese automakers are gaining a foothold in Europe, even as legacy brands struggle to keep pace.BYD is also growing in South America, where it sold 14,911 vehicles in Brazil in April to pass Volkswagen as the country’s top-selling automaker for the month. Much of BYD’s success there has been driven by its entry-level Dolphin Mini, a low-cost EV that has gained fans among price-sensitive buyers.On its success in the first quarter, BYD is raising its 2026 sales target in Brazil to an aggressive 250,000 units, showing confidence that demand will only continue to expand as more affordable models reach consumers.BYD Dolphin Mini.BYD also continues to grow in Australia, where EV sales have reached a record 17% market share in April. BYD’s Sealion 7 SUV topped the segment with 1,780 deliveries, while multiple other BYD models placed in the top 10.BYD is also investing in next-generation charging infrastructure, including ultra-fast “Flash Charging” networks aimed at addressing one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption. The strategy mirrors that of Tesla a over decade ago with the rollout of its Supercharger network. Autoweek SOC EV Newsletter sign up