The Tesla Model Y has gone from a new crossover launch to a global volume powerhouse in just a few years.
The numbers show an unusual mix of dominance, slight pullback, and continued category leadership across the U.S., China, Europe, and Australia.
Big number: Tesla Model Y global deliveries reached approximately 1.22 million units in 2023, making it the world’s best-selling vehicle that year, according to JATO Dynamics.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Key Tesla Model Y statistics
- Tesla Model Y global sales statistics
- Model Y sales by year
- Tesla Model Y growth trends and launch timeline statistics
- Tesla Model Y U.S. sales and EV market share statistics
- Tesla Model Y China statistics
- Tesla Model Y Europe statistics
- Tesla Model Y Australia statistics
- How important the Model Y is to Tesla
- Tesla Model Y safety statistics
- Tesla Model Y range, charging, pricing, and specs statistics
Table of Contents
- Key Tesla Model Y statistics
- Tesla Model Y global sales statistics
- Model Y sales by year
- Tesla Model Y U.S. sales and EV market share statistics
- Tesla Model Y China statistics
- Tesla Model Y Europe statistics
- Tesla Model Y Australia statistics
- How important the Model Y is to Tesla
- Tesla Model Y safety statistics
- Tesla Model Y range, charging, pricing, and specs
Key Tesla Model Y statistics
At a glance:
- 1.22 million Model Y units were delivered globally in 2023.
- 64% year-over-year global sales growth was recorded in 2023.
- 1.185 million Model Y units were delivered globally in 2024.
- The Model Y slipped 3.1% in 2024 but still ranked second worldwide among all vehicle nameplates.
- The Toyota RAV4 led the Model Y in 2024 by only about 2,000 units.
- Cumulative global Model Y sales exceeded 2.16 million by early 2025.
- In the U.S., Model Y sales reached 372,613 in 2024 and 357,528 in 2025.
- The Model Y represented 28% of all U.S.
EV sales in 2025.
- China retail sales hit 480,309 in 2024, making it China’s best-selling vehicle overall.
- European registrations totaled 209,214 in 2024, and it remained Europe’s best-selling BEV.
- NHTSA measured a Model Y rollover risk of just 7.9%.
- The 2026 Premium RWD Model Y is EPA-rated for up to 357 miles of range.
Tesla Model Y global sales statistics
The biggest Tesla Model Y statistic is still its 2023 breakout: about 1.22 million global deliveries, enough to make it the best-selling vehicle in the world that year.
That 2023 result was not just large, but fast-growing. JATO Dynamics said Model Y global sales rose 64% year over year in 2023, adding roughly 480,000 units versus 2022.
That kind of increase is rare for a vehicle already selling in the hundreds of thousands.
In 2024, growth cooled slightly. Model Y global deliveries totaled approximately 1.185 million units, down 3.1% from 2023.
Even with that dip, the vehicle still ranked second among all nameplates worldwide.
The margin at the top became extremely tight. The Toyota RAV4 outsold the Model Y globally in 2024 by only around 2,000 units, with 1.187 million sales versus the Model Y’s 1.185 million.
Pull quote: The Model Y went from world No.
1 in 2023 to world No.
2 in 2024 by a gap of just about 2,000 vehicles.
Over the longer run, the growth curve is still striking. The Model Y sold just 84,167 units globally in 2020, its first partial sales year.
It then jumped to 434,790 in 2021, 761,162 in 2022, and roughly 1.22 million in 2023 before easing to 1.185 million in 2024.
By early 2025, cumulative Model Y sales had surpassed 2.16 million units globally. That made it the best-selling electric vehicle of all time based on the supplied industry estimates.
Why it matters: The Model Y did not just become a successful EV.
It reached the scale of the world’s largest mainstream vehicle nameplates, then stayed near the top even after its hypergrowth phase slowed.
Model Y sales by year
| Year | Global Model Y Sales/Deliveries | Year-over-Year Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84,167 | N/A | First partial sales year |
| 2021 | 434,790 | Up sharply | First full growth year |
| 2022 | 761,162 | Up versus 2021 | Scaled toward mass volume |
| 2023 | ~1.22 million | +64% | World’s best-selling vehicle |
| 2024 | ~1.185 million | -3.1% | World No. 2, behind RAV4 by ~2,000 units |
Tesla Model Y growth trends and launch timeline statistics
The Model Y’s timeline helps explain how quickly it scaled. Tesla unveiled the vehicle in March 2019 as its fifth production model.
Production ramped quickly after launch. Fremont production began in January 2020, and customer deliveries started in March 2020.
International manufacturing then accelerated volume growth. Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory began Model Y production in December 2020, a major turning point for both China and export supply.
- 2019: Model Y unveiled
- January 2020: Fremont production began
- March 2020: Customer deliveries started
- December 2020: Shanghai Model Y production began
The Model Y remains the dominant EV in the United States. Cox Automotive estimated U.S.
Model Y sales at 372,613 units in 2024.
In 2025, U.S. sales softened slightly but stayed huge. Cox estimated 357,528 Model Y sales, down 4% year over year.
Even with that decline, the Model Y was still the best-selling EV in America in both 2024 and 2025. That matters because it shows leadership through both growth and cooling phases of the EV market.
The market share figures are even more revealing. The Model Y accounted for 28% of all U.S.
EV sales in 2025.
In other words, more than one in four EVs sold in the U.S. was a Model Y.
Its Q4 share was even stronger. The Model Y held a 39.5% share of U.S.
EV sales in Q4 2025, with Cox estimating 92,460 units sold during the quarter.
Tesla’s U.S. footprint provides more context. Tesla’s total U.S.
EV sales were 589,000 units in 2025, with the Model Y acting as the volume leader.
Fast facts:
- 372,613 U.S.
Model Y sales in 2024
- 357,528 U.S.
Model Y sales in 2025
- -4% year-over-year U.S. change in 2025
- 28% share of all U.S.
EV sales in 2025
- 39.5% U.S.
EV share in Q4 2025
- 92,460 Q4 2025 U.S. sales
Tesla Model Y China statistics
China is one of the clearest examples of the Model Y’s scale. Retail sales in China totaled 480,309 units in 2024, up 5.24% from 456,394 in 2023.
That retail volume was enormous in Tesla terms. China Model Y retail sales represented 26.84% of Tesla’s 1,789,226 global deliveries in 2024.
The ranking in China is especially striking. The Model Y was China’s best-selling vehicle overall in 2024 with 480,309 units, beating the BYD Qin Plus by just 284 units.
Pull quote: In 2024, the Tesla Model Y was not just a top EV in China.
It was the country’s best-selling vehicle overall.
Wholesale and export data show a more mixed picture. Model Y wholesale sales including exports in China totaled 494,705 units in 2024, while Tesla China exported 76,380 Model Y units, down 54.58% from 2023.
That export decline stands out because 2023 was so strong. More than 456,000 Model Y units were shipped from China in 2023, up 45% from 2022, according to the supplied figure.
Late-year momentum remained strong at retail. December 2024 retail sales in China reached 61,881 units, up 38.82% from November 2024.
Price is part of the story. The Model Y starting price in China was RMB 249,900, about $34,100, in 2024.
| China Model Y Metric | Figure | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 retail sales | 480,309 | Up 5.24% from 2023 |
| 2023 retail sales | 456,394 | Prior-year baseline |
| 2024 share of Tesla global deliveries | 26.84% | Based on Tesla’s 1,789,226 deliveries |
| 2024 wholesale incl. exports | 494,705 | Broader China volume measure |
| 2024 exports from China | 76,380 | Down 54.58% year over year |
| December 2024 retail sales | 61,881 | Up 38.82% from November |
| 2024 starting price | RMB 249,900 | About $34,100 |
Tesla Model Y Europe statistics
Europe has been one of the Model Y’s most important success stories. In 2023, European registrations exceeded 250,000 units, making it Europe’s best-selling car that year.
Across 30 European markets, JATO recorded more than 255,000 Model Y registrations in 2023. That put it about 19,000 units ahead of the second-place Dacia Sandero.
In 2024, registrations pulled back. The Model Y totaled 209,214 European registrations, down 17% year over year.
Despite the decline, the Model Y still led Europe’s battery-electric market. It remained the best-selling battery-electric vehicle in Europe in 2024, even as it fell to fourth in the overall model ranking.
Country-level leadership remained broad. The Model Y was the best-selling car in the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and Norway in 2024.
Key takeaways from Europe:
- 2023: Europe’s best-selling car overall
- 2024: 209,214 registrations
- -17% year-over-year decline in 2024
- Still Europe’s No.
1 battery-electric vehicle
in 2024 - Best-selling car in five European countries in 2024
Tesla Model Y Australia statistics
Australia is a smaller market, but the Model Y’s leadership there is clear. The country recorded 21,253 Model Y deliveries in 2024.
Sales improved in 2025. Australia recorded 22,239 Model Y deliveries, up 4.6% year over year.
The Model Y dominated Tesla’s local mix. It accounted for 77.1% of Tesla’s 28,856 Australian deliveries in 2025.
It also topped the national EV ranking. The Model Y was Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle in 2025 with those 22,239 units.
How important the Model Y is to Tesla
The Model Y sits at the center of Tesla’s entire delivery engine. Tesla delivered 1,789,226 vehicles company-wide in 2024, with Model 3/Y accounting for 1,704,093 deliveries.
That means Tesla’s mainstream pair carried the brand. Nearly all of Tesla’s global volume in 2024 came from Model 3 and Model Y.
Production data tells a similar story. Tesla’s combined Model 3/Y production totaled 1,679,338 units in 2024, down 5.4% from 2023.
In 2025, Tesla’s broader business also cooled. Total global deliveries fell 8.6% to 1,636,129 units, while Model 3/Y combined deliveries totaled 1,585,279, down 7% from 2024.
Early 2025 added another soft data point. Tesla produced 345,454 Model 3/Y units in Q1 2025 and delivered 323,800.
Why it matters: Since Model 3 and Model Y make up the overwhelming majority of Tesla deliveries, any movement in Model Y demand has an outsized effect on Tesla’s total global performance.
Tesla Model Y safety statistics
The Model Y’s safety scores are among its strongest non-sales statistics. NHTSA awarded the Model Y a 5-star overall safety rating in every tested category.
Its rollover result is one of the most quoted figures. NHTSA measured Model Y rollover risk at 7.9%, which Tesla said was the lowest of any SUV tested by the agency to that date.
For comparison, the 2020 Audi E-tron had an NHTSA rollover risk of 9.2% in the supplied benchmark.
Euro NCAP testing in 2022 was similarly strong. The Model Y scored 97% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 82% for vulnerable road users, and 98% for safety assist systems.
Those results helped it earn Euro NCAP Best in Class for the Small Off-Roader category in 2022.
Its U.S. insurance-safety credentials also remain strong. The 2025 Model Y earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the fifth consecutive year.
| Safety Metric | Model Y Result | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 stars | In every tested category |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 7.9% | Lowest of any SUV tested by NHTSA to that date |
| Audi E-tron rollover risk | 9.2% | Comparison figure |
| Euro NCAP adult occupant | 97% | 2022 testing |
| Euro NCAP child occupant | 87% | 2022 testing |
| Euro NCAP vulnerable road users | 82% | 2022 testing |
| Euro NCAP safety assist | 98% | 2022 testing |
| IIHS award | Top Safety Pick+ | Fifth consecutive year for 2025 model |
Tesla Model Y range, charging, pricing, and specs statistics
The latest range figures show why the Model Y remains highly competitive on paper. The 2026 Model Y Premium RWD is EPA-rated for 357 miles on 19-inch wheels.
The all-wheel-drive version still delivers strong range. The 2026 Model Y Premium AWD is EPA-rated for 327 miles.
Even the entry trim posts a substantial number. The 2026 Model Y Standard RWD starts at $39,990 MSRP with a 321-mile EPA range.
Performance remains a selling point at the top end. The 2026 Model Y Performance is EPA-rated for 306 miles, does 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, produces 460 hp, and has a 155 mph top speed.
Aerodynamics improved with the refresh. The Model Y Juniper drag coefficient improved from 0.23 to 0.22 Cd.
Big number: Tesla rates the 2026 Premium RWD Model Y to add up to 182 miles of range in 15 minutes at a Supercharger.
Charging remains one of the vehicle’s practical strengths. The Model Y supports DC fast charging up to 250 kW on the NACS connector.
Utility numbers also help explain its broad appeal. The Model Y offers 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up and 76.2 cubic feet maximum with the rear seats folded.
Its footprint sits in the heart of the compact crossover market. The Model Y has a 113.8-inch wheelbase and 187.0-inch overall length.
It also adds towing flexibility. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Weight stays in a typical EV crossover range. Model Y Long Range AWD curb weight is approximately 4,363 to 4,396 pounds, depending on trim.
Pricing spans a wide range depending on trim and generation. The 2025 Model Y Long Range RWD started at $44,990 MSRP before the Juniper refresh, while the 2026 Model Y Performance starts at $57,990 or $59,630 including fees.
Resale value is another notable ownership statistic. iSeeCars estimates the Model Y 5-year resale value at 41.9%, with an average 5-year-old price of $26,347.
| Model Y Spec or Price Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| 2026 Premium RWD EPA range | 357 miles |
| 2026 Premium AWD EPA range | 327 miles |
| 2026 Standard RWD price | $39,990 |
| 2026 Standard RWD EPA range | 321 miles |
| 2026 Performance EPA range | 306 miles |
| 2026 Performance 0–60 mph | 3.3 seconds |
| 2026 Performance output | 460 hp |
| 2026 Performance top speed | 155 mph |
| Max DC fast charging | 250 kW |
| Range added in 15 minutes | Up to 182 miles |
| Cargo space seats up | 34.3 cu ft |
| Max cargo space | 76.2 cu ft |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 inches |
| Overall length | 187.0 inches |
| Max towing | 3,500 lbs |
| Drag coefficient after refresh | 0.22 Cd |
| 5-year resale value | 41.9% |
| Average 5-year-old price | $26,347 |