2023 has recently come to an end and allowed us to see in total which were the electric vehicles best-selling. Model Y was the big winner, as the electric vehicle had the most sales in the US and by a wide margin. But let's look at more details.
It is worth noting that 2023 was a very good year for electric cars, with over 1.2 million EVs delivered to customers in the US.
Electric vehicles accounted for 7.6% of total sales in the US in 2023. There is a significant increase compared to previous years and is expected to increase further in 2024.
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Despite some claims of a market slowdown, 317,168 electric vehicles were sold in the last three months of 2023, accounting for 8.1% of total US auto sales.
Tesla is the absolute leader with more than 484,500 of its electric vehicles delivered in the 4th quarter of 2023, while total sales reached 1.8 million worldwide.
In the US, specifically, Elon Musk 's automaker maintained control of more than half of the electric vehicle market. Tesla's electric vehicles accounted for 55% of all electric vehicle sales in the US last year . Its two most affordable models were the best-selling EVs in 2023.
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The top ten best -selling EVs in 2023
With over 394,000 sales, Model Y accounted for one in three EVs sold last year. The Model 3 came in second with 220,910 sales.
| Rank | Top 10 best-selling EVs of 2023 | 2023 sales | 2022 ranking (+/-) |
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 394,497 | 1 (-) |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | 220,910 | 2 (-) |
| 3 | Chevy Bolt EV/EUV | 62,045 | 5 (+2) |
| 4 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | 40,771 | 3 (-1) |
| 5 | Volkswagen ID.4 | 37,789 | 9 (+4) |
| 6 | Hyundai i30 | 33,918 | 7 (+1) |
| 7 | Rivian R1S | 24,783 | N/A |
| 8 | Ford F-150 Lightning | 24,165 | 10 (+2) |
| 9 | Tesla Model X | 23,015 | 6 (-3) |
| 10 | BMW i4 | 22,583 | N/A |
The Chevy Bolt EV with 62,045 sales. However, GM has already stopped producing affordable electric cars as it scales back production of its Ultium models like the Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq.
Mustang Mach-E took fourth place with 40,771 sales, the Volkswagen ID.4 fifth place with 37,789 sales and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 sixth place with around 34,000 sales.
EV startup Rivian has taken seventh place on the list of most popular electric vehicles, with its R1S SUV. In fact, the R1S has become the best-selling “large EV,” surpassing the Tesla Model X and Ford F-150 Lightning.
In eighth place is Ford again with the F-150 Lightning and approximately 24,000 sales. In ninth place is the Tesla Model X with approximately 23,000 sales and the top ten is completed by the BMW i4 with approximately 23,000 sales.
The above data shows that 2023 was a very good year for automakers selling electric vehicles. The truth is that in recent years more and more people have been turning to electric mobility.
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Electric vehicles are more environmentally friendly as they significantly contribute to reducing harmful gas emissions. This can lead to a cleaner atmosphere and an improved quality of life, especially in areas with high levels of air pollution.
Additionally, electric vehicles are more efficient than conventional cars that use gasoline or diesel. This means they use less energy to move, thus reducing the consumption of natural resources and dependence on fossil fuels.
Finally, the use of electric vehicles can contribute to the promotion of renewable energy. With the increase in demand for electricity, there is the potential for more investment in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, which can generate electricity without emitting pollutants.
Source: electrek.co
