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A significant thread involved clarifying Tesla's position in the EV market compared to competitors like BYD. Stephen claimed that community forums had announced that BYD sold more EVs than Tesla in 2022—an assertion that was contested by community members. Data showed BYD sold approximately 1.86 million EVs and plug-in hybrids, trailing Tesla by roughly 400,000 units. The distinction between pure electric vehicles and hybrids was emphasized, noting that hybrid batteries, while smaller than those in EVs, still represent a substantial investment.