{"id":49590,"date":"2023-05-13T12:03:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T16:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49590"},"modified":"2023-05-13T12:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T16:03:26","slug":"worlds-top-selling-electric-cars-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49590","title":{"rendered":"These Were The World&#8217;s Top-Selling Electric Cars In 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After months of research and data collection from many markets around the world, I have finally obtained the complete ranking of pure electric car sales for all of 2022. Some of the results are as expected, while there are interesting surprises that can foreshadow further changes in the coming years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"arrow-holder\"><svg class=\"arrow-heading\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-dc6b7de11d922cb73553899f27128303.svg#sqr-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Tesla Superstar With Model Y And Model 3<\/h2>\n<p>As expected, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/tesla\/model-y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Tesla Model Y<\/a> dominated the global rankings, even ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/tesla\/model-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Model 3<\/a>, the best-selling electric car in the world in 2021. The small SUV has found more than 747,000 new customers, a 91 percent increase over the previous year. Nearly half of\u00a0Model Ys\u00a0(44 percent) were sold in China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), while US-Canada volume accounted for 34 percent of the total.<\/p>\n<p>Registrations in\u00a0Europe reached 19 percent with a volume up by 416 percent.\u00a0Sales in Southeast Asia-Pacific follow with 13,400 units, and Japan-Korea with 9,600 units.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla has mirrored in the EV segment what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/toyota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Toyota<\/a> did for overall global sales. The Japanese brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/632430\/best-selling-cars-world-2022\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22632430%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22best-selling-cars-world-2022%22%7D\">placed two of its models in the top positions of the global ranking<\/a>, and there are two Tesla models on the podium for global EV rankings.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Tesla Model 3\u00a0occupied the second position with more than 482,000 units, of which 47 percent were sold in the US-Canada, 28 percent in China (again, including Hong Kong and Taiwan), and 19 percent in Europe.\u00a0Unlike the Model Y, this sedan dropped 3 percent, negatively impacted by the popularity of its SUV twin.\u00a0These two models accounted for 95 percent of Tesla&#8217;s global volumes for 2022.<\/p>\n<section contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"7267931\"> <span class=\"svg-search\"> <svg> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-4-743b3903bf836f418bcf69f192b6a86f.svg#search\"\/> <\/svg> <\/span> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3WAqy\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"Motor1 Numbers EV Sales\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"arrow-holder\"><svg class=\"arrow-heading\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-dc6b7de11d922cb73553899f27128303.svg#sqr-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Chinese Models Accelerate<\/h2>\n<p>The third position was occupied by the\u00a0Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.\u00a0This microcar has become the benchmark of electric cars in China, the largest EV market in the world. The units sold were 443,400, therefore not far from the Model 3. Part of the popularity of this car is linked to its price, but also to the fact that it has become an ideal mobility solution for many consumers in China.<\/p>\n<p>The trend of Chinese electric microcars has just begun and is expected to arrive in other markets in the coming years.\u00a0Affordable, attractive, and competitive cars\u00a0may be the only choice for many people looking for an affordable new car in the coming years. China, unlike Europe, is ready with its products.<\/p>\n<p>Hongguang isn&#8217;t the only one to shine in the rankings.\u00a0The\u00a0BYD Dolphin, and interesting small car for the B segment, sold just over 200,000 units.\u00a0Dolphin, more than Wuling, has greater potential in foreign markets.\u00a0This may also apply to the BYD Yuan Plus, also known as\u00a0BYD Atto 3, an attractive compact SUV that is rapidly climbing the ranks in some countries.<\/p>\n<section contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"7267932\"> <span class=\"svg-search\"> <svg> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-4-743b3903bf836f418bcf69f192b6a86f.svg#search\"\/> <\/svg> <\/span> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/2NA03x\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"Motor1 Numbers EV Sales\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"arrow-holder\"><svg class=\"arrow-heading\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-dc6b7de11d922cb73553899f27128303.svg#sqr-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span>What About European Electric Cars?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/volkswagen\/id4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Volkswagen ID.4\u00a0<\/a>was last year&#8217;s most popular European electric car.\u00a0Its volume increased by 53 percent to 175,600 units, distributed 47 percent in China-Hong Kong-Taiwan, 39 percent in Europe, and 13 percent in the US-Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Further down the chart, the Volkswagen ID.3 sold 77,900 units, up just 4 percent, with 68 percent in Europe.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/fiat\/500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Fiat 500<\/a> was the third best-selling EV, followed by the BMW iX3, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/polestar\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Polestar 2<\/a>, Skoda Enyaq,\u00a0Dacia Spring, Peugeot 208, Mini Hatch, and the Volvo XC40 BEV.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22650570%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22The%20Best-Selling%20Cars%20In%20Europe%3A%20Peugeot%20208%2C%20Dacia%20Sandero%2C%20VW%20T-Roc%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22best-selling-cars-in-europe-peugeot-208-dacia-sandero-vw-t-roc%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FvxJlJK%2Fs5%2Ftop-selling-cars-in-europe.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22665627%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Stellantis%3A%20Fewer%20Sales%20And%20More%20Profits%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22stellantis-fewer-sales-more-profits%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2Fjl96e7%2Fs5%2Fmotor1-numbers-stellantis-profits.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<p>In any case,\u00a0the European models are far from being global models like the Tesla Model 3 and Y and the upcoming Chinese models.\u00a0This is a wake-up call for the European automotive industry as a whole.<\/p>\n<section contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"7267933\"> <span class=\"svg-search\"> <svg> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-4-743b3903bf836f418bcf69f192b6a86f.svg#search\"\/> <\/svg> <\/span> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.webp 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s5\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s6\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s4\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s3\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s2\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/9mNeXl\/s1\/motor1-numbers-ev-sales.jpg 1920w \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"Motor1 Numbers EV Sales\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/section>\n<p><em>The author of the article, Felipe Munoz, is an Automotive Industry Specialist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jato.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JATO Dynamics<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After months of research and data collection from many markets around the world, I have finally obtained the complete ranking of pure electric car sales for all of 2022. Some of the results are as expected, while there are interesting surprises that can foreshadow further changes in the coming years. 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