It has been a long time since Tesla Dilate your arrival to Argentina. The illusions of the brand’s Argentine fans have been feeding since Javier Milei entered power, since its close relationship with Elon Musk It seemed synonymous with new trade agreements with the entrepreneur, which many directly associate with electric mobility. However, there is still no news about an arrival of the electric car company to the national territory. In fact, they are not good times to Tesla In commercial terms.
During the month of January, the brand recorded bad results in almost all markets. A situation that was attenuated in February, when it was learned that its sales fell almost 49% in Chinacompared to the same month of the previous year. In its entirety, Tesla enrolled 30 688 pieces, according to the information of the Chinese Tourism Association. This number reports the most limited level of the last two and a half years. A striking setback that contrasts with the growth experienced by its commercial rival BYD.
The Chinese manufacturer sold 318,000 electrical and pure hybrid cars in his country of origin in February 2025, a figure that meant an interannual increase of 161%. With this fierce rivalry growing every day, Stella Li, Executive Vice President of Bydhas mentioned the possibility that Tesla y BYD Unan forces to become unstoppable in the electric car market. Shared this position in an interview awarded to Financial Timeswhere he said that “we need to work together for the industry to change.” The objective would be to work against the common enemy of both companies: the contaminating combustion car.
What would the union of Tesla and Byd mean?
Could this possible alliance approach Tesla to the Argentine territory? Let us remember that BYD It has a plan to revolutionize Argentina. However, so that BYD Avo to Tesla a Argentina first I would have to close the possible collaboration with the firm of Elon.
The declaration of the authority figure of BYD It shows a strategic vision that could redefine the automotive scenario. The question now is yes Elon Musk will accept the joint work proposal with its maximum opponent. Both companies share their desire to remove combustion vehicles from the roads and get users to pass to zero emissions units. There we find the first link in common.
Likewise, joining could accelerate the adoption of electric cars by users concerned with the environment, in addition to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint provided by the automotive industry. Another point to consider in this possible and, for now, hypothetical agreement is the tense relationship they have China y USAwith a “war” of tariffs.
Reaching an agreement could help solve some of the inconveniences with which, today, they run into Tesla y BYD by marketing your cars in China y USArespectively. In addition, they could share technology, reduce costs and accelerate energy transition.
A possible alliance between Elon Musk and Byd could be a price decline
The automobile sector remains attentive to the possible response of Elon Musk. For now, Tesla He has not disseminated any statement in this regard. However, the single possibility that the two electric car companies unite have aroused speculation. For example, the possibility of a strategic alliance between the two companies can lead to new innovations and a decrease in the price of the resulting electric cars is managed.
But for this scenario to first, the obstacles of the road would have to be solved. One of them is the possible reluctance of Elon Musk to share your company. In addition to this, cultural and management differences could be brought into common objectives.
Byd and Tesla batteries compare: “won” the first
While Argentina He wondered when he could come Tesla To the national territory, a group of experts analyzed batteries of Tesla (of the Tesla Model Y) y BYD (world Sealion 7). The research was published in the scientific journal Cell Reports Physical Scienceand announced the risk involved in Tesla battery. The study concluded that Tesla prioritizes performance and high energy density in their batteries, but BYD It has a better thermal management.
Tesla Use one NCM811 type battery (nickel-cobalto-manganese)more efficient when providing energy. The “disappointing” is that it generates three times more heat by volume than the Byd battery And it is more difficult to cool, which is why a more advanced cooling system demands.
This data on the Tesla batteries adds to the deep crisis through which it is happening Elon Musk Due to his political position in the administration of Donald Trump. The situation has reached such an extent that several Tesla dealers have been vandalized throughout the world. Before this scenario, Tesla I could consider the proposal of BYD In a complex context where Argentina It seems to be the last of your priorities.
