Tesla Model 3 outsells the Model Y to become the best-selling EV in Germany

28 December 2022

Since its introduction to the European market earlier this year, the Model Y electric SUV has become the most popular clean energy car in several countries. Despite facing fierce competition in the German market, the Model Y has quickly risen to become the second most popular car, with the Model Y sedan reclaiming its position as the market leader.

The Tesla Model 3 has overtaken the Model Y to become the most registered electric car in Germany, according to data from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) reported by Teslarati. Germany's automotive market, which is home to major manufacturers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, holds a significant position in the European market.

During the month of November, Tesla sold 3,687 Model Y vehicles in the United States and 6,811 Model 3 vehicles. The company also made its first deliveries of the Model S and Model X in Europe during the same month, selling 106 and 35 of these cars in Germany, respectively.

In November, Tesla's vehicle deliveries in Germany reached record levels, representing a 93% increase from the previous year for a total of 10,819 vehicles. This made November the company's second-best sales month in Germany, with September being the best sales month ever. The overall automotive industry also saw growth in November, but only at a rate of 31% year-over-year. This demonstrates Tesla's increasing dominance in the market as other manufacturers try to keep up with the company's success.

Other popular cars in terms of registration in Germany include the Toyota Yaris (2,949), the Ford Kuga (4,649), and various other vehicles with gasoline or electric propulsion systems. However, the market share for battery-electric cars was around 22.3%, while the market share for plugin hybrid vehicles was 17.1%.

In September, the Tesla Model Y outperformed the gas-powered Volkswagen Golf to become the best-selling vehicle in Germany's automotive market overall, with 9,846 units sold. The Model 3, on the other hand, only sold 3,878 units during the same month, placing it in eighth place among the most popular vehicles on the market. Overall, Tesla sold 13,724 vehicles in Germany in September, making it the company's biggest sales month in the country to date.

The German automotive industry is closely watched, and the next few years are expected to be exciting as Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes accelerate the launch of their first electric vehicles. In recent months, most of Tesla's deliveries in Germany have been produced at the company's Gigafactory in Shanghai. However, the newly built Giga Berlin will mark a new phase of German sales for the company as it increases production.

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