JATO Dynamics global sales data

Tesla Model Y SUV Becomes World's Best-Selling Car with 1.22 Million Units Sold in 2023

Jun 13, 2024, 05:29 PM

The Tesla Model Y, an SUV, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world's best-selling new car in 2023, marking the first time an electric vehicle has topped global sales charts. According to data from JATO Dynamics, 1.22 million units of the Model Y were sold worldwide, reflecting a 64% increase from 2022 and 480,000 more units than in 2021. Additionally, Autotrader has named the Tesla Model Y their New Car of the Year for 2024, highlighting its appeal among owners for features such as the uncluttered central dash, low running costs, acceleration, and Autopilot technology.