Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3, exceeding analyst expectations of 461,100 despite a 2% year-over-year decline. The company faces intensifying competition from Chinese EV makers like BYD and Xiaomi offering more affordable alternatives, while also contending with the loss of U.S. federal EV tax credits.
Norwegian researchers monitored a Chinese NIO ES8 electric SUV in an underground mine and found approximately 90% of its outbound connections reached servers in China, contradicting NIO's claims about local data processing in Europe. A parallel study by Norway's Ruter transport operator discovered that Chinese-made Yutong buses had remote access to battery and power systems, presenting potential security risks, while Dutch-made buses lacked such connectivity.
Chinese automakers have achieved 5-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP, matching or exceeding established brands. Four Chinese EV models—Cupra Raval, Aion UT, Geely E2, and Leapmotor B05—all received maximum safety ratings, with Chinese vehicles now comprising 10% of European and 7% of UK auto sales in 2025.