The Tesla Model Y has been one of the most influential vehicles in the EV era—leading global model rankings in 2023 and remaining a top seller in 2024–2025. Below are the most-cited Model Y stats on sales, range, pricing, safety, dimensions, and charging.
tesla model y statistics
Key Tesla Model Y stats at a glance
Global sales (2023): 1.22 million units (Model Y was the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023).
Global sales (2024): ~1.185 million units (Model Y narrowly trailed the Toyota RAV4 at ~1.187 million units).
U.S. sales (2025): 357,528 units; 28.0% of all U.S. EV sales (YTD).
U.S. Q4 sales (2025): 92,460 units; 39.5% of all U.S. EV sales (Q4).
Peak fast-charging (Tesla V3 Superchargers): up to 250 kW (site-dependent).
Safety highlights: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (2025 Model Y); Euro NCAP (Nov 2025) scores: Adult 91%, Child 93%, VRU 86%, Safety Assist 92%.
U.S. sales performance
Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book’s EV Sales Report estimates the Model Y as the top-selling EV in the U.S. in 2025, with 357,528 units (down about 4% vs. 2024). In Q4 2025, Model Y sales rose year-over-year.
Model Y U.S. sales (Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book estimates)
Period
2025
2024
YoY
Full year (YTD)
357,528
372,613
-4.0%
Q4
92,460
85,506
+8.1%
Bar chart: Top EV models in the U.S. by 2025 sales (YTD)
Label
Bar
Value
Tesla Model Y
357,528
Tesla Model 3
192,440
Chevy Equinox EV
57,945
Ford Mustang Mach-E
51,620
Hyundai Ioniq 5
47,039
Honda Prologue
39,194
Max = 357,528. Widths: Tesla Model Y 100.00%, Tesla Model 3 53.83%, Chevy Equinox EV 16.21%, Ford Mustang Mach-E 14.44%, Hyundai Ioniq 5 13.16%, Honda Prologue 10.96%.
Tesla’s share of U.S. EV sales (brand-level, 2025)
In the same EV Sales Report, Tesla’s estimated U.S. EV sales totaled 589,160 units in 2025—about 46.2% of the U.S. EV market (YTD), with total U.S. EV sales estimated at 1,275,714 units for the year.
Global sales and best-seller rank
JATO Dynamics’ global compilation for 151 markets shows Model Y sales of 1.22 million units in 2023, making it the world’s best-selling vehicle that year. For 2024, another global compilation attributed to JATO Dynamics data showed the Toyota RAV4 narrowly ahead of the Model Y by roughly 2,000 units.
Global sales comparison (Model Y)
Year
Global sales (units)
Global rank context
2023
1,220,000
#1 worldwide (world’s best-selling vehicle)
2024
1,185,000
#2 worldwide (RAV4 ~1,187,000)
Bar chart: Global Model Y sales (2023 vs 2024)
Label
Bar
Value
2023
1,220,000
2024
1,185,000
Max = 1,220,000. Widths: 2023 100.00%, 2024 97.13%.
Range, pricing, and trims (2026 snapshot)
Model Y range and pricing vary by trim, wheels, and market. The figures below summarize commonly cited U.S. trim-level snapshots from 2026 model coverage and Tesla’s own published specs.
Trim (U.S. naming varies)
Range (EPA est.)
0–60 mph
Example starting price
Rear-Wheel Drive / “Standard”
321 mi
6.8 s
$41,630
Premium RWD
357 mi
5.4 s
$46,380
Long Range AWD
327 mi
3.9 s
$46,630
Performance
~306–308 mi
3.3 s
$59,130
Charging (Supercharger headline figure)
Tesla states that V3 Superchargers are capable of delivering peak charge rates up to 250 kW (actual peak depends on site power and battery conditions).
Dimensions and cargo space
Metric
Value
Overall length (Premium 5-seater)
188.6 in (4,790 mm)
Overall width incl. mirrors
83.8 in (2,129 mm)
Wheelbase
113.8 in (2,890 mm)
Cargo volume (max, seats folded)
74 cu ft
Safety and crash-test ratings
The Model Y has scored strongly across multiple safety programs, including IIHS awards and Euro NCAP’s published category scores (Nov 2025 rating publication).
Euro NCAP (Publication: Nov 2025) category scores
Category
Score
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
93%
Vulnerable Road Users
86%
Safety Assist
92%
IIHS award status
IIHS lists the 2025 Tesla Model Y as a Top Safety Pick+ winner.
Data notes (important)
Model-level sales: Tesla’s own quarterly reports often combine Model 3 and Model Y into a single bucket. Model-level sales figures shown here come from third-party market tracking (e.g., Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book for the U.S., and JATO-based global compilations).
Ranges/prices: Trim naming and MSRP can shift frequently; ranges can change with wheel/tire choice and software updates. Use the “Sources” section below to confirm the latest snapshot.
Sources
JATO Dynamics – “Tesla Model Y secures position as world’s best-selling car in 2023” (June 13, 2024): https://www.jato.com/resources/media-and-press-releases/tesla-model-y-worlds-best-selling-car-2023
Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book – Q4 2025 EV Sales Report (PDF): https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/q4-2025-kelley-blue-book-ev-sales-report/
The Car Guide (GuideAutoWeb) – 2024 global sales comparison attributed to JATO Dynamics compilation (June 30, 2025): https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/79159/rav4-or-model-y-which-one-was-the-world-s-best-selling-vehicle-in-2024/
Kelley Blue Book – “Report: Toyota RAV4 Takes World’s Best-Selling Car Title” (July 1, 2025): https://www.kbb.com/car-news/report-toyota-rav4-takes-worlds-best-selling-car-title/
Tesla Support – Supercharging (V3 peak up to 250 kW): https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/supercharging
Tesla Owner’s Manual – Model Y dimensions: https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-1E76B638-7B12-4D9A-8767-94B7F1E92A0E.html
Tesla – Model Y page (cargo claim): https://www.tesla.com/modely
Euro NCAP – Tesla Model Y results (Publication: Nov 2025): https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model%2By/57985
IIHS – Top Safety Picks (Tesla Model Y listed for 2025): https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2025/all/tesla
Car and Driver – 2026 Model Y pricing/range snapshots (various pages): https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/model-y
