Tesla might be safe from Chinese EV competition in the US — but across the Atlantic in the UK, China's automakers are booming. Sales of Chinese cars have surged this year in Britain, even as Tesla's sales have cratered, with the likes of BYD growing at enormous speed in the tariff-free market.According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, vehicles manufactured in China made up 9.4% of all UK sales in May, up from 7.7% in April, and up from 5.5% in May 2024. The surge was driven by ...