The BYD Tang.
The premium BYD Tang is one of the best-selling electrified SUVs in China.
  • China is the biggest market for electric vehicles on the planet. 
  • It's a crucial battleground for Tesla, where rival BYD is about to officially steal its crown as most popular. 
  • The most popular electrified SUVs in China come from BYD, Li Auto, Zeekr, and more.

China is the biggest market in the world for electric cars and a crucial region for Tesla, the world leader in battery-powered car sales. 

But the country's electric vehicle market is ripe with competition from established automakers and startups. Although the Tesla Model Y was the second-best-selling electrified SUV in China in 2022, many other models are making things difficult for Elon Musk.