An updated edition of the Aug 11, 2025 article.The auto industry is undergoing transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) becoming mainstream and reshaping how people think about mobility. For years, Tesla (TSLA) dominated the EV conversation. Today, the field looks very different. Chinese rival BYD Co. Ltd (BYDDY) is challenging Tesla’s leadership, and traditional automakers are rapidly pivoting toward electrification. On top of that, pure-play EV startups are adding fresh c ...