Elon Musk once scoffed at the idea that Chinese firm BYD could be a rival. AP But the company has surpassed Tesla to become the world’s largest manufacturer of EVs, pushing past $100 billion in revenue for the first time last year. While Musk’s stint at the Department of Government Efficiency – his White House cost-cutting agency – only lasted 130 days, it appeared to create brand damage across his portfolio. Angry demonstrators have set Tesla vehicles ablaze and vandalized showrooms, even hosting a protest on the opening day of Musk’s Tesla diner in Hollywood. Tesla execs have largely shrugged off the matter, saying its Full Self-Driving technology and humanoid robots stand to make a mint.