Overview
- Elon Musk and Tesla posted on X that Model Y was the world’s best-selling car for a third consecutive year, extending a streak they say began in 2023.
- Independent compilations cited by Electrek estimate 2025 volumes at about 1.2 million for Toyota RAV4, 1.08 million for Corolla, and 1.03 million for Model Y, suggesting Tesla likely ranked third.
- Definitive rankings are not yet available because Tesla reports combined Model 3/Y deliveries, delaying model-specific verification that Toyota provides for RAV4 and Corolla.
- Tesla said Model Y output lost several weeks in Q1 2025 due to line changeovers across all four factories, a disruption that could weigh on annual totals.
- Tesla is expected to report fourth-quarter deliveries this week, a release that will show yearly deliveries but still won’t break out Model Y figures.