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This represents a 9.95 percent increase from 78,856 units sold in the same period last year and a 40.98 percent jump from October's 61,497 units.

BYD's new vehicle registrations in Europe reached 17,470 units in October, while Tesla's dropped to 6,964 units.

BYD retained its position as the top BEV seller in the third quarter with a 15.4 percent global share, though sales declined compared to the second quarter.

Chinese buyers opting for Model Y inventory cars can secure delivery within this year, thereby qualifying for more favorable tax policies.

The Tesla cars purchased by these companies failed to meet subsidy requirements because they did not drive over 20,000 km within two years.

Tesla and its suppliers have replaced some China-made parts with components made elsewhere for cars built in the US, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Giga Shanghai saw its 5-millionth battery pack roll off the line, marking a milestone for Tesla's largest global production facility.

The new 821-km Model Y variant secured orders equivalent to three weeks of production capacity at Tesla's Shanghai factory on its launch day.

Tesla's share of China's NEV market in October stood at 2.03 percent, dropping out of the top 10 for the first time since August 2022.

Model Y retail sales in China from January to October totaled 312,331 units, down 16.46 percent year-on-year.