BYD Overtakes Tesla as World's Largest EV Manufacturer
Chinese automaker BYD sold more electric vehicles than Tesla in 2025. What does this mean for the Dutch EV market and buyers?
10,000 km/year
€611
15,000 km/year
€611
20,000 km/year
€611
30,000 km/year
€611
Based on 4 years ownership, €0.30/kWh electricity, including depreciation, insurance and taxes.

Battery
60 kWh
WLTP Range
427 km
Drivetrain
FWD
60kWh • FWD • 2026
Starting Price
€35.490
Incl. BTW, excl. BPM (€0)
Est. Monthly TCO
€611
Based on 4 years, 15,000 km/year
WLTP Range
427 km
Real-World Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
60 kWh
Efficiency
14 Wh/km
AC Charging
11 kW
DC Fast Charging
88 kW
10-80% charge time: ~30 minutes (estimated)
Business drivers pay only 18% bijtelling up to €30,000 catalog price
Based on 4 years of ownership and 15,000 km per year, the estimated monthly TCO is €611. This includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and energy costs. Use our calculator for a personalized calculation.
The real-world range is approximately 340 km in mixed conditions. In winter, expect 20-30% less range due to battery heating and cabin heating.
For 2026, electric vehicles have a reduced bijtelling rate of 18% up to €30,000 catalog price (22% above). This saves approximately €1,000-2,000 per year compared to conventional cars with 22% bijtelling.