China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first timeIt comes as EV sales in China have been getting a boost from government subsidies to encourage consumers to trade their petrol-powered cars for EVs or hybrids.
However, Tesla still sold more electric vehicle (EVs) than BYD in the third quarter.
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has seen its quarterly revenues soar, beating Tesla's for the first time.
The tariffs are in response to alleged unfair state subsidisation of China's car industry.
China has been counting on high-tech products to help revive its flagging economy, and the EU is the largest overseas market for the country's electric car industry.