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
€718
15,000 km/year
€718
20,000 km/year
€718
30,000 km/year
€718
Based on 4 years ownership, €0.30/kWh electricity, including depreciation, insurance and taxes.

Battery
61 kWh
WLTP Range
460 km
Drivetrain
RWD
61kWh • RWD • 2025
Starting Price
€41.690
Incl. BTW, excl. BPM (€0)
Est. Monthly TCO
€718
Based on 4 years, 15,000 km/year
WLTP Range
460 km
Real-World Range
365 km
Battery Capacity
61 kWh
Efficiency
13 Wh/km
AC Charging
11 kW
DC Fast Charging
110 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 €718. This includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and energy costs. Use our calculator for a personalized calculation.
The real-world range is approximately 365 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.