Warren Buffett-Backed BYD's Sales Boom Boosts Prospects For Elon Musk's Tesla
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD Co Ltd., backed by Warren Buffett, reported an 86% increase in new energy vehicle deliveries for August, including plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached 155,967 units in August, up 88% YoY and 11% MoM. Despite BYD's growth, Tesla Inc. continues to lead the Chinese market with a 60% YoY increase in sales, selling about 325,000 units through July. BYD's shares rose 0.4% in overseas trading, and its US-listed ADRs saw a 2.5% increase, while Tesla's stock fell about 2% in early trading Friday.
September 02, 2023 | 4:04 am
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Despite BYD's growth, Tesla continues to lead the Chinese EV market with a 60% YoY increase in sales. However, Tesla's stock fell about 2% in early trading Friday.
Although Tesla continues to lead the Chinese EV market, the news of BYD's growth and the subsequent fall in Tesla's stock price suggests a potential negative impact on Tesla's stock in the short term.
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BYD's new energy vehicle deliveries surged 86% in August, boosting its shares by 0.4% in overseas trading and its US-listed ADRs by 2.5%.
The surge in BYD's new energy vehicle deliveries indicates strong demand for its products, which is likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100