Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate global electric vehicle markets. The popular SUV has become the company’s top-selling vehicle, with 1.7 million combined Model 3 and Model Y units sold worldwide in 2024. This notable performance shows that consumers worldwide really want what Tesla’s offering.
Tesla’s Model Y dominates global EV markets as the company’s top-selling vehicle, with 1.7 million combined units sold worldwide in 2024.
Recent data from August 2025 reveals a significant turnaround in the US market. Tesla recorded 55,500 vehicle sales that month, marking a new monthly record for 2025. This represents 4.4% year-over-year growth compared to August 2024. The achievement’s especially notable because it marks the first monthly year-over-year gain since the year started. From January through August 2025, Tesla delivered 337,079 units in the US despite facing a 24% decline from the same period last year. The Model Y alone accounted for approximately 232,000 of those US sales year-to-date, cementing its position as the nation’s top-selling EV. The CFO has warned of limited supply of vehicles in the US, creating urgency for customers to order before potential delivery delays.
International markets are showing even stronger momentum. Spain‘s vehicle registrations jumped 161.4% year-over-year in August 2025, with the country showing over 11% growth for the year so far. Turkey‘s results are even more dramatic. The country reported 8,730 Tesla sales in August 2025, capturing 10.6% of the overall market share. That’s a staggering 731% year-over-year increase, with year-to-date growth reaching 466%. The Model Y comprises 100% of Tesla’s Turkish sales and dominates the BEV segment with a 50% market share. The Model Y is produced in multiple factories worldwide, including Giga Shanghai and Giga Berlin, which supports its ability to meet growing international demand. Tesla’s expansion of manufacturing across multiple regions has been critical to scaling production and meeting the surge in global demand. The Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Q1 2025 performance of 11,607 units demonstrates that non-Tesla EVs remain competitive, though Tesla continues to maintain substantial market leadership.
The Model Y’s global success reflects consumer preferences for SUVs and crossovers. The vehicle’s performance metrics, driving range capabilities, and value proposition continue attracting buyers worldwide. Taiwan also reports the Model Y as its top-selling vehicle, showing the car’s universal appeal. Many new Model Y owners will need to navigate electrical permits for home charging station installations to maximize their vehicle’s convenience.
These trends suggest that Tesla’s Model Y has successfully recovered from earlier sales challenges. The combination of strong US market recovery and explosive international growth indicates renewed consumer confidence in the vehicle. Whether this momentum continues will be important to watch in coming months as Tesla steers changing market conditions and competition in the EV sector.