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BYD outsells Tesla and Kia as the best

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EVRoutes Team

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With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot

What's Happening

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Why This Matters for EV Owners

The Bigger Picture

This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..

EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?

Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range offers the longest range at 602 km WLTP.

ModelBatteryWLTP RangeEfficiency
Tesla Model 3 Long Range75 kWh602 km14.4 kWh/100km
Tesla Model Y Long Range75 kWh533 km16.9 kWh/100km
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro77 kWh520 km16.3 kWh/100km
Kia EV6 Long Range77 kWh528 km16.5 kWh/100km

Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.

Charging Infrastructure: London, UK

London has seen rapid charging deployment through BP Pulse, Gridserve, and Tesla. The UK's Right to Charge law gives tenants the right to request EV charger installation.

EVRoutes indexes over 500,000+ charging stations across 30 European countries, aggregated from providers including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, Allego, and more.

What to Watch Next

As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..

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