The two automotive giants are on the verge of unveiling their final sales figures for 2025. Drawing on current sales data, it's highly probable that BYD will surpass Tesla and emerge as the world's premier manufacturer of new energy vehicles. BYD's Thursday announcement disclosed that its sales of pure electric vehicles in 2025 witnessed a nearly 28% year-on-year surge, hitting 2.26 million units. Tesla is anticipated to release its sales data at a later stage, with analysts, on average, forecasting its 2025 deliveries to hover around 1.6 million units. This could potentially signify a second straight year of decline. In 2025, Tesla saw its stock price take a significant nosedive in the first quarter, attributed to market competition and a brand reputation crisis. However, it has staged a robust comeback in recent weeks, with its closing price last month reaching an all-time high. Earlier, Musk declared the commencement of tests for driverless vehicles operating without safety operators.