Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the world's best-selling electric vehicles in 2022

Motor1.com published lists of the best-selling electric cars based on the results of last year.

As expected, Tesla models are leading. But only two out of four.

What is known

In 2022, the best-selling electric car wasTesla Model Y. Sales almost doubled year-on-year to 747,500 units. Tesla Model 3 is in second place – 482,200 units (-3% per year).


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The top three was completed by the Chinese electric car Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. Sales rose 14% to 443,400 units. BYD Dolphin showed huge growth – +916% compared to 2021.


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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the only onesAmerican cars in the top 10. If we talk about vehicles from the United States, the top five best-selling included the Ford Mustang Mach-E (77,500 units, +41%), Tesla Model X (37,600 units, +951%) and Chevrolet Bolt EUV (32,800 units, +951%). + 339%).


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There is not a single South Korean in the top 10electric car. The most popular was the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 100,000 units (+121%). If we talk about European cars, then only the Volkswagen ID.4 made it into the top ten. Sales amounted to 175,600 units (+53%), placing it in sixth place.